Antigua is a Spanish colonial city, similar to other colonial cities in Central America. Colorful buildings line the streets. I’d recommend staying at Hotel Meson de Maria. There’s a cool expat bar called Cafe No Se, which sells their own brand of Illegal Mezcal.
Central America
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Lake Atitlan is sits in a volcanic crater in southwestern Guatemala. Several interesting towns surround the lake and are easily accessible by water taxi. We stayed in Panajachel, one of the larger towns, at the Casa Colonial Hotel. I recommend visiting Santa Cruz la Laguna, one of the smaller towns — take a tuk tuk
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Central America
Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua
Masaya Volcano is located a little over 10 miles south of Managua in Masaya Volcano National Park. I visited the volcano with some friends I met in Granada on my way to the airport in Managua. On the way up the mountain, you’ll see a large cross. Apparently the cross was built to ward off
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Central America
Granada, Nicaragua
I arrived in Granada early in the morning from San Juan del Sur. It was an unexpected arrival and I had no time to find a place to stay in advance. I asked to be dropped off by Parque Central because I knew it was surrounded by hotels and, being a more touristy area, would
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Central America
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur is located on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua, about 40 minutes from the border of Costa Rica. It’s a hippie-surf-mecca adorned with colorful buildings and a sprawling bay. While the addition of several upscale eco-lodges has put SJDS on the map, the city’s relaxed atmosphere and cool vibe still caters to