What do you do if, like us, you are a passionate traveler, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic traveling the world is not in the cards? That’s right, you travel in your own country. And if you are lucky, that country offers amazing places to explore. However, traveling by car and staying in hotels can… Continue reading The Best Inexpensive Small SUV-Based (No Truck!) Camping RV Rig
If you are even a little bit interested in Maya history, there is one place you cannot miss. The home of the Great Jaguar. The city, that in spite of thousands of tourists, who visit every day, still exudes incredible energy. A treasure, hidden under lush rainforest canopy – majestic Tikal. How to Get to… Continue reading El Remate and Tikal – Palomino Horses, The Tallest Temple and Scary Noises
This post was created to help you select hotels if you decide to do a road trip through Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, or simply drive a car across Guatemala. This country has so much to offer and it's definitely one of the coolest destinations, famous for magnificent nature, rich history, unique culture and (let's be… Continue reading 5 Recommended Hotels for a Road Trip Across Guatemala
During our brief stay in Rio Dulce, we couldn’t miss one cool attraction the area has to offer. Only about 40 minutes away from town there is Agua Caliente - a hot waterfall. What is Agua Caliente Hot waterfall? I have seen many waterfalls, both large and small, the ones you admire from a distance… Continue reading Agua Caliente – Hot Waterfall Near Rio Dulce, Guatemala
When our engine broke at Dry Tortugas, and we changed our plans about sailing Elysia to Rio Dulce, Guatemala, we still had a thought in mind to visit it at least by land! And so we did, during our road trip through Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Having arrived to the Sweet River, it felt almost weird… Continue reading Finding Sailors’ Paradise at Rio Dulce, Guatemala
Fun Fact: they call Antigua the Disneyland of Guatemala. Why is that, do you think? Is it because the town is so beautiful and landscaped, that it doesn’t seem real? Or because there are so many tourists everywhere? Or maybe because if you are lucky, you get a chance to witness a church procession that… Continue reading What Is Special About Antigua, Guatemala
A beautiful deep water lake surrounded by three volcanoes – it really does exist! Once you cross the border into Guatemala, make sure you have enough daylight to reach Lake Atitlan, because the approaches are extremely narrow, winding and dangerous. If you feel you’d rather be safe than sorry, stay for the night in the town with a cool name of Huehuetenango.
One of the most impressive natural wonders of Mexico is located in Chiapas, about 40 miles from San Cristobal de las Casas. It is the magnificent Canyon de Sumidero. The Canyon was formed by cracks in the crust of the earth about 35 million years ago (pretty much the same time as the Grand Canyon!).… Continue reading Sumidero Canyon: The Beautiful and The Ugly
I am telling you, Mexicans can celebrate! They celebrate hard: they drink, they sing and dance and it is all together a lot of fun! San Cristóbal was no exception. After the road from Palenque through Ocosingo, we were a little tense, to say the least. That evening we were in our room, resting and… Continue reading Mexican Independence Day in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
What company in Mexico allows cars to foreign countries? - What documents to prepare? - How to bring a Mexican rental car to Guatemala and Belize? - How to get Guatemala Insurance? - Crossing Mexico-Guatemala, Guatemala-Belize and Belize-Mexico borders by car? - Gas prices in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize? Road conditions in Mexico, Guatemala and… Continue reading All You Need to Know (Borders, Documents, Insurance, Safety Tips and More) to Rent a Car in Cancun and Drive Through Mexico (Including Chiapas), Guatemala and Belize
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