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Visiting the Mayan Ruins of Tikal: Guatemala’s Machu Picchu
Visiting Tikal National Park from San Ignacio, Belize makes for an excellent day trip! Guatemala’s Tikal is full of sprawling Mayan ruins that are amazing to visit!

I Almost Drowned in Hopkins, Belize
What I hope this blog post will do is shed a little light on knowing your own abilities and acting accordingly. The tldr is life jackets.

Traveling to Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica’s Best-Kept Secret
Here’s how to visit Corcovado National Park, including recommended tours, what you’ll see (sloths, monkeys and more) and visiting hours!

How to Spend 3 Days in Manuel Antonio | 3 Day Manuel Antonio Budget Itinerary
Manuel Antonio National Park, Espadilla Beach, Damas Island, Corcovado National Park and more in this 2 Day Manuel Antonio budget itinerary!

5 Awesome Adventures and Day Trips in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Sky Arenal Zipline, La Fortuna Waterfall, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park Tour, Arenal Natura Ecological Park and more La Fortuna escapes!

How to Visit Manuel Antonio National Park: Everything You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Manuel Antonio National Park, including what to pack, costs and what to expect!

Top 5 Things to do in San Jose, Costa Rica
Things to do in San Jose includes the Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, Poás Volcano, the Jade Museum, Irazú Volcano, the National Museum of Costa Rica and more!

How to Spend 2 Days in Monteverde | 2 Day Monteverde Budget Itinerary
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Bat Jungle, El Trapiche Coffee Tour and more available in this 2 day Monteverde itinerary for budget travelers!

How to Visit America’s National Parks for Free in 2020
The NPS released the national parks fee free days for 2020. Here’s when and how you can visit the national parks for free in 2020!
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