Central America

Central America is so much more than “that skinny bit” connecting two great continents – this isthmus (yes, there’s a word for that) packs a mighty punch on its own.

Turtles are facing extinction, due to everything from climate change to tourism. So next time you’re in a tropical location like Costa Rica, here’s what you can do to protect them.

Guatemala is a geographic wonder, with hissing fumaroles, jewel-blue lakes, cloud forests hiding crumbling temples, and volcanic crags like dinosaur backs against the sky. All that beauty begs to be explored, not just watched from a window.

What began as a modest education program for 28 students in urban Guatemala has developed into a success story for hundreds. Here’s what it’s all about.

If Guatemala is on your ‘must-see’ list, here are a few things you’ll undoubtedly fall in love with.

Lake Atitlan – and its surrounding towns – is an exceptional spot to visit on your travels. Here’s how to get the most out of your Guatemalan adventure.

“I was keen for a local to show me a new side of a cuisine I thought I wasn’t keen on – to discover what Mexican food really is.”

Guatemala is a spellbinding concoction: lava-carved landscapes, hazy cloud forests, crayon-bright chicken buses and the haunting ruins of one of the world’s truly great civilizations.

Tulum may be famous for its incredible cliff-top ruins, but the region has so much more to discover. From underground swimming holes to ancient pyramids, here are 5 of our favourites.