Central America

Travel Tales

Video: Pura Vida in Costa Rica

What inspired you to travel to Costa Rica? Costa Rica has been on a list of countries that I’ve wanted to visit for some time. I had seen beautiful landscape pictures but had also heard great things about the people there. Being a native Spanish speaker I love meeting and getting to know the locals. Why were you so intrigued by the phrase, "Pura Vida"? I have always been cognizant of different accents and expressions I hear in the Spanish-speaking countries I’ve had the pleasure to visit. “Pu

Discoveries

7 Best Beach Retreats in Central America

Central America enjoys the best of all worlds when it comes to beaches. Placed between the turquoise waters of the Caribbean and the beautiful Pacific coast, these countries enjoy tropical breezes, dense rainforests, and turquoise waves. So the question doesn't become if you'll head here for your summer vacation, but where do you start? Here are 7 of our favorite beach retreats in Central America. Placencia, Belize One of the most popular destinations in Belize, Placencia is a charming, quiet

Editions

Edition 41: León, Nicaragua

León is a living, breathing city and in an era that is driven by and for tourists, it’s a breath of fresh air. In León tourism is a sideshow, not the main attraction. Populated by students, artists, revolutionaries, expats, and backpackers, this Central American haven is everything its counterparts want to be. Genuine, lively, and colorful - it’s a city where real people live. Check out the full León Edition