Central America was pretty much made for long travel
It might be a narrow isthmus that connects North and South America, but Central America packs a punch. If you want to do this region right, you need to experience a little bit of everything. You could begin at the taco stands of Mexico City and road trip your way through Belize and Guatemala. Or how about exploring ancient Aztec ruins and zip-lining through the cloud forests of Costa Rica? And don’t get us started on the tacos, tamales and tapou... you could spend an entire month simply eating your way around this region. Vamos!
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Take off your watch because you're on island time now. Caye Caulker is a dreamy Caribbean island off the coast of Belize. You can do as much or as little as you like here. Feeling chilled? Pick a palm tree and let the rustling leaves lull you to sleep. Feeling adventurous? Jump on a snorkelling tour at the world’s second-largest coral reef (no biggie). Feeling hungry? Tuck into fresh grilled seafood — including the island's famous lobsters if they're in season.
We love a good hike, but when flying through clouds over a misty forest is possible, we'll take it! Monteverde Cloud Forest is a very special place. Not only because it's home to more than 2000 plant species, 320 birds and 100 mammals, but also because of how cool (literally) cloud forests are. They're similar to rainforests, but instead of drawing water from the rain, they draw it from semi-permanent, low-hanging clouds that cover the region.
The most famous of the Maya sites on the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza does get busy. Get there early to avoid the midday heat, and you can spend most of the day wandering around, discovering the secrets of the Mayan astronomical calendar and admiring the ancient stonework. If you can, try and plan your trip around the vernal and autumnal equinox, when the sun produces the illusion of a giant serpent ascending El Castillo’s staircase.
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