Volcano boarding is a once in a lifetime activity in Léon, Nicaragua. I’ll cover everything you need to know in this complete guide. Read through my in-depth article about the city of Léon. I cover where to stay and everything there is to do in the beautiful city. Volcano boarding is a wonderful experience for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore El Salvador’s most famous region for tourism, Ruta de Flores (Route of Flowers). Stay for a couple days in the quiet mountain town of Juayúa. Juayúa is the most developed village and one of the highlights of the area. It’s the perfect place to delve deep into the region. The city, as it is […]
Volcan Santa Ana (or Santa Ana Volcano) is the highest elevation in El Salvador, with an altitude of 2,381 meters (7,812 feet). Found just outside the city, this volcano is in the department of the same name, Santa Ana, in northern El Salvador. Just 43 kilometers (26.7 miles) from the downtown area, this large stratovolcano […]
Santa Ana is a city known for its volcanoes and agriculture, making it of grave importance to both locals and tourists alike. It’s a city surrounded by mountains and hills that are covered in coffee and food plantations, known as “fincas” in Spanish. The city center is only a short drive from the Guatemalan border […]
El Tunco is a sleepy surf destination found on the northern Pacific coast of El Salvador. This quintessential Central American village is the most visited, and touristic, place in the country. Located to the south, the nearest city is La Libertad. El Tunco, is even the perfect place to use as a home base while […]
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!
