If you still think of Nicaragua as a war torn, unsafe country, it’s time to think again. After years of political calm, responsible development and economic growth, travelers have once again discovered Nicaragua. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has been extremely vocal about how he wants to use tourism to combat poverty. Today, Nicaragua tourism is […]
Read PostAt the end of February, our newest travel consultant Amy Englert got the chance to escape from Colorado’s cold weather and visit the remote Chocó department in Colombia. Chocó is located along the northwestern coastline, and makes up some of the world’s rainiest lowlands, receiving between 300 and 500 inches of rainfall yearly. This area […]
Read PostCosta Rica just achieved a major milestone by meeting 100% of its energy needs with renewable sources for 75 straight days, an impressive accomplishment. On March 16, 2015 the ICE (Costa Rican Electricity Institute) released a press release stating that Costa Rica’s zero-emission milestone was enabled thanks to heavy rainfalls at four hydroelectric power facilities […]
Read PostThe Galapagos Islands may be the most famous place in the world for swimming with curious, playful sea lions, but it’s not the only place. Other locations known for up close sea lion encounters are Los Islotes in Mexico and the Palomino Islands in Peru. Los Islotes is the closest location for US travelers and […]
Read PostSwimming with whale sharks is a bucket list experience for adventure travelers around the world. For several months each year, Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is one of the best places to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. Here’s what you need to know about planning your whale shark adventure in Mexico and the […]
Read PostViewing and interacting with the friendly grey whales of Mexico’s Baja California Sur is one of the most memorable wildlife encounters possible in North America. Over 10,000 Grey Whales migrate south each year from the cold waters of Alaska, and are easily viewed in three unique bays located in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, including Laguna […]
Read PostEach year more than 25,000 gray whales migrate over 5,000 miles from the frigid waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea to the balmy peninsula of Baja California in Mexico. January through March are the best months to catch a glimpse of this epic journey when the whales arrive in the Sea of Cortez, also known as […]
Read PostThe Ministry of Tourism for Ecuador became the first foreign government to buy a Super Bowl ad this past Sunday. The 30 second Super Bowl commercial showed regionally throughout the United States and featured Ecuador’s “Four Worlds” with a heavy emphasis on the Galapagos Islands. The theme within the commercial was “All You Need is […]
Read PostThe Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mexico’s top ecotourism destinations. There are several sanctuaries open to visitors across two Mexican states – Michoacán and Mexico. Piedra Herrada is the easiest monarch sanctuary to access from Mexico City and only a 2-hr drive from the Santa Fe district […]
Read PostWhen asked how I wanted to spend Saturday morning in Valle de Bravo, I said “Can we do something like this? Over this?” And that’s how I ended up paragliding from Reserva Estatal Monte Alto high above Valle de Bravo to the water’s edge of Lake Avándaro. This area is well known for being one […]
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