Central America Nutz and Bolts Travel Articles

The Guatemalan Border Scam – Mexico/Guatemalan Border

Jason Haase asks, how

Shoestring Budget Dining in Guatemala – Guatemala

Guatemala's s

I’m Leaving Tomorrow – Utila, Honduras

When Erica Miller enters the "tomorrow country", she finds herself staying a little longer than expected.

Discover the Undiscovered Central America – El Salvador

Donald Lee hightlights the top reasons to visit El

Antigua and Barbuda Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Antigua and Barbuda Where is it?: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico Why do people go here?: Slow down the pace of life and relax on one of 300 plus beaches of the islands. Less touristed than many of its Caribbean neighbors, Antigua [...]

Aruba Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Aruba Where is it?: Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela Why do people go here?: This island off the coast of Venezuela is home to less than 75,000 people, but has more than its share of sun, sand and fun. Tourists flock to the beach, especially during the winter [...]

Belize Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Belize Where is it?: Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico Why do people go here?: Ignore the rough infrastructure and enjoy nature in Belize! Mayan ruins hide in the jungles and deep sea life waits for you under the water, with some of the best diving in the [...]

Cayman Islands Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Cayman Islands Where is it?: Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras Why do people go here?: There’s a little more money to be had – and spent – on this island paradise. Soak in the sun and swim underwater, topping it all off [...]

Costa Rica Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Costa Rica Where is it?: Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama Why do people go here?: This Central American country draws more tourists than any of its neighbors due to its unfair share of ecological blessings. Nature is world-renowned here, as is [...]

El Salvador Travel Facts

The Basics Country: El Salvador Where is it?: Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras Why do people go here?: Although no longer war-torn, the country doesn’t have the infrastructure of western Europe yet either. Up and coming, emerging, cheap – whatever the backpack buzz word you prefer, this place has [...]