Copán Ruinas is the gateway to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Archeological Site of Copán. Located in northwest Honduras, it is only 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) from the Guatemalan border. This small municipality is in the department of Copán. Established January 1st, 1893, Copán Ruinas is near the original Mayan settlement. The Mayans lived in […]
Suchitoto is the colonial capital and the original location of El Salvador’s capital. It’s my favorite part and the highlight of the country. This charming town is in the department of Cuscatlán, 51 kilometers (31.7 miles) outside of the capital, San Salvador. Surrounded by dense jungles and a massive lake, it’s a city with a […]
Antigua is a paradise for travelers in search of active volcanoes and colonial architecture. I might even go as far as putting Antigua as the number one highlight in a visit to Guatemala. I was completely blown away by everything this beautiful place has to offer. The picturesque city is in a valley with three […]
Valladolid is slightly off the beaten path for the average traveler and is the perfect place to experience authentic Mayan culture. This charming colonial city is in the center of the Yucatán Peninsula, 160 km (99 miles) east of Mérida, 40 km (25 miles) east of Chichen Itza, and 150 km (93 miles) west of […]
Mérida is the largest city and the capital of the southeast Mexican state that holds the same name as the peninsula, Yucatán. The city was most likely nicknamed “The White City of the Yucatán” due to the number of historical buildings that are dressed in white. The buildings around them however, are quite colorful. Mérida […]
San Cristobal de las Casas is a smaller colonial city. Founded in 1528 and nestled in the mountainous highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. It is a city filled with a variety of colorful colonial buildings. The city features a colonial layout with a relaxed vibe. Many of the buildings contain red tiled roofs and wrought iron […]
Hey! I’m Nicholas, I was born in Anchorage, Alaska but raised in Denver, Colorado. I spent my career as a bartender, but when Covid hit I knew I’d had enough. I quit my job, sold everything I own, and decided to travel the world! Join me as I backpack around the globe, hitting up bucket list destinations while discovering the hidden gems found off the beaten track!
