Destinations in Central America:
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The solid, geometric rock produced from Panama’s last volcanic eruption makes the district of Boquete an ideal destination for rock climbers.
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Crime may plague other parts of Honduras, but on Utila, a Caribbean island with a population of just 3,500, the biggest problems are invasive lionfish – and getting a restaurant table.
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Inexpensive housing, food and transport make these five cities some of the world’s most budget-friendly – but it is their energy and atmosphere that make living there truly priceless.
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In this classic from the BBC archive, survival expert Ray Mears takes the Hollywood actor on the ultimate jungle adventure in search of a lost civilization.
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The Guatemalan city has persisted through its share of catastrophes – from the decimation of the indigenous population to a slew of eruptions – to become the country’s prized jewel.
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Glamping has taken on an ancient air in Guatemala, where couples willing to pay the price can make camp in the ruined city of Yaxha.
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A strong Maya tradition pervades this Central American country, where women weave traditional textiles and men make offerings to mystical wooden idols.
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While the US celebrates with hot dogs and fireworks, freedom festivities can take many forms.
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Less crowded than Costa Rica and safer than El Salvador, Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast offers big swells, cheap lodging and free-flowing cervezas for the perfect surf-camp combo.
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Despite its violent past, a new era is dawning in Central America’s secret garden, with doors re-opening to travellers and heartfelt welcomes from the locals standing behind them.
Editors' Picks
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While most travellers come to Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta for the ultimate jeep safari, some insist Africa’s swamp-like wonderland is best seen by boat.
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Exploring off the map in Banteay Chhmar helps acclaimed travel writer Don George understand the ruins of Cambodia – and of his own life.
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Go beyond Dubrovnik to find former pirate settlements, marble-rich lands, a wine region worth hiking and secret swimming holes worth exploring.
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The Korean-Mexican mashup took off in Los Angeles thanks to Twitter and a fleet of food trucks. Is the dish a passing fad or here to stay?
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A live-aboard boat affords travellers a much closer look at the country’s psychedelically beautiful Great Barrier Reef – without any of the day-tripper crowds.
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Discover some of the most stunning travel photography, from the strikingly beautiful skies of Scotland to the rugged mountains of Malibu Creek State Park.
