Explore Central America through detailed itineraries, destination guides, practical travel tips, and honest reflections from my journey across Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and El Salvador.
In My First Week in Costa Rica: What Lived Up to the Hype (and What Surprised Me), I looked back on the experiences that made Costa Rica so memorable. Nicaragua had a different rhythm. Instead of moving between destinations, I settled into Granada and used it as a base to explore the surrounding region. These…
Previously: In If I Planned Costa Rica Again, Here’s Exactly How I’d Do It, I shared how I’d build a first trip to Costa Rica today. But one of the biggest questions I had before visiting wasn’t where to go—it was how to actually get there. Here’s what I learned about exploring Costa Rica without…
Previously: In My First Week in Costa Rica: What Lived Up to the Hype (and What Surprised Me), I shared the destinations and experiences that made me fall in love with Costa Rica. Now that I’ve experienced the country firsthand, here’s exactly how I’d plan my first trip if I were starting from scratch today….
Previously: Before arriving in Costa Rica, I thought Panama would simply be the stopover before the “main event.” Instead, it completely changed my expectations. In If I Went Back to Panama, Here’s How I’d Plan My Trip, I shared why Panama deserves to be the destination, not just the gateway. Now it’s time for the…
New here? In the previous post, 3 Days in Panama City: The Central American Stopover That Completely Surprised Me, I shared why Panama City ended up being one of the biggest surprises of my Central America trip. This time, I’m taking a step back and looking at how I’d plan a return visit after seeing…