Granada is Nicaragua’s 6th largest city and 9th most populous, with a rich cultural heritage. As of 2021, it is home to 104,980 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Department of the same name. Established and renamed in 1524 by Francisco Hernandez de Córdoba to the name it holds today. Named after Granada, Spain, […]
León Viejo is the site of the ruins to the original city of León. I’ll be covering everything you need to know about visiting this site with my complete guide. The archeological site is accessible from León via a short-day trip. In 2011, UNESCO designated León Viejo as Nicaragua’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The […]
In 2011 UNESCO declared the Léon Cathedral as Nicaragua’s newest UNESCO Site. The construction of the current building began in 1747. It continued for close to 100 years, finishing in 1819. Pope Pius IX consecrated the building in 1860. The proper name is the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary of Léon. In Spanish the […]
Léon is a major city surrounded by a volcanic landscape. The Pacific Ocean is 18 kilometers (11.2 miles) to the east. Located in northwest Nicaragua, it is the capital of the department of the same name, Léon. Situated in the coastal lowlands, there are volcanoes surrounding it with the hills of the central highlands to […]
Utila, Honduras has some of the most affordable diving prices in the world. It’s known as a backpacker’s destination, but it is far from that. It’s a destination geared toward the younger and middle-aged party travelers. But don’t let that stop you from a visit. Utila’s an incredible destination with some of the best diving […]
Copán Ruinas is an archeological treasure. Tucked away in the mountains of Honduras, in the department of Copán. It is in a well-watered mountain valley of western Honduras. The ruins are 1.5 kilometers (.93 miles) outside the nearby town of the same name, Copán Ruinas. Find out everything you need to know about the town […]
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 […]
In 1993 UNESCO named Joya de Cerén as El Salvador‘s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s located in the Zapotitán Valley and sandwiched by the country’s two largest cities. In the department of La Libertad, it’s 29 kilometers (18 miles) south of Santa Ana and 33.5 kilometers (20.8 miles) north of San Salvador. The site […]
San Salvador is the capital of the department of the same name, and the country of El Salvador. Surrounded by volcanoes in the highlands, the capital is prone to seismic activity. Overshadowed by the towering Volcan Boquerón, the capital sits in the center of the Boquerón Valley. The capital has an average elevation of 659 […]
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!
