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Travel guides to Central America
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Pico Bonito National Park: hiking and wildlife in Honduras
Pico Bonito National Park is the largest protected area in Honduras and one of the most biodiverse ecosystems…
La Ceiba, Honduras: the ecotourism capital of the Caribbean coast
La Ceiba, known affectionately as the bride of Honduras, is the country’s third city and the ecotourism capital…
Copán Ruinas: a guide to Honduras’ great Maya site
Copán is one of the most important sites of the Maya civilisation and a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
Roatán and the Bay Islands: a guide to diving and beaches
The Bay Islands of Honduras are among the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. White sand, clear water and…
Honduras travel guide 2026: what to see, do and know before you go
Honduras surprises most visitors with how much it holds: Caribbean coral reefs, one of the great Maya cities,…
Salvadoran food: pupusas and 15 dishes worth trying
Salvadoran cooking is a fusion of Pipil and Maya tradition with Spanish influence, built around maize. The famous…
Ruta de las Flores, El Salvador: a guide to the five towns
The Ruta de las Flores is one of the most charming drives in Central America. This 36-kilometre circuit…
What to do in Suchitoto, El Salvador’s finest colonial town
Suchitoto — “place of the flower bird” in Nahuatl — is the cultural capital and the colonial jewel…
Santa Ana volcano (Ilamatepec): a complete guide to the hike
Santa Ana volcano, also known as Ilamatepec — “old woman’s hill” in Nahuatl — is the highest volcano…
The 12 best beaches in El Salvador for surfing and for doing nothing
El Salvador has become the surfing centre of Central America thanks to its Surf City programme. With more…