Central America
On a trip packed with mind-blowing experiences, one is priceless
An adventure through Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula mixes swimming in cenotes, spirituality, ancient ruins and home-cooked meals while helping transform lives.
- by Carolyn Beasley
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North and South America’s new bucket list: 15 dazzling experiences
Eat at the world’s best restaurant one day, dive with whale sharks the next. The possibilities are endless in this expansive and geographically diverse region.
- by Kristie Kellahan
This notorious country now deserves to be on your travel radar
Previously “the murder capital of the world”, this Central American country is now rated no more dangerous than Bali or Thailand.
- by Steve Madgwick
Desert flamingos in sunset lagoons: Chile’s new kind of wonderful
Chile’s breathtaking surprises, Costa Rica’s wildlife – and more: Central & South America’s travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue.
- by Katrina Strickland, Rob McFarland, Keith Austin and Craig Tansley
Costa Rica cruise: This tiny country packs a punch
For a country that's smaller than Tasmania, Costa Rica packs a mighty wildlife punch.
- by Rob McFarland
San Lucas Island, Costa Rica: The notorious prison island that has been given back to nature
San Lucas Island - once a prison, it has been reopened as Costa Rica's 30th, newest, and perhaps most singular national park.
- by Jamie Lafferty
Seabourn Quest's Central America and Panama Canal Pathfinder: A back-street food tour of Mexico
The island of Cozumel, just off the east coast of Mexico, is the first delicious stop on Seabourn.
- by Keith Austin
Seabourn Ovation's Central America and Panama Canal Pathfinder: Five-star service on the high seas
There's a bath in my room in a ship on the high seas. It's good to be cruising again.
- by Keith Austin
The nine things you must do in Antigua, Guatemala
Soaring volcanoes, colourful buildings, a flourishing food scene and a multitude of new boutique hotels ... this is a very tempting city.
- by Nina Karnikowski
Meson Panza Verde hotel review, Antigua, Guatemala
Volcano climbers can spoil themselves either pre or post their ascent at this boutique haven.
- by Nina Karnikowski
Traditional weaving in Guatemala: Keeping a dying art alive
While the future of Guatemala's weaving traditions is uncertain, for now they remain delightfully present, almost everywhere we look.
- by Nina Karnikowski
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