Before crossing into Honduras we filled out a precheck online. This is available three days before entering, after completing print it out with at least one other copy. There is also a customs form to fill out and print. Doing this made our crossing much easier! If you are planning on spending more than three…
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How To Easily Renew the C4 Visa in El Salvador & Have a Good Time in San Salvador
Before heading to Puerta del Diablo stopping at Parque Balboa for some top notch pupusas and a stroll. We paid a dollar for the entrance. Any pupusa you can think of is here at these pupusa stalls. The waiter gives a piece of paper to mark off what you’d like to try, I recommend frijol…
El Boqueron | Finding Our Way Around An Active Volcano With A New Friend
El Boqueron is a crater right above the capitol city of El Salvador, San Salvador. The crater has a nice viewpoint boardwalk but we decided we wanted more from El Boqueron. We decided to walk around the entire crater. $2USD each and $2 for the van parking. It’s only $1 for cars, I said was…
Van Life El Salvador | Our Favorite Campsite in a Crater!
The coast of El Salvador has beautiful black sand beaches and some of the best surfing in the world. The government has redone the roads to the beach, putting signs everywhere for Surf City to build up the hype. In the small town of Palmarcito we stayed at a super nice, family hostel called Hammock…
El Paraiso Hot Spring Waterfall & Livingston: The Ultimate Trip You Need To Make In Guatemala
Rio Dulce, a beautiful river to relax and jump off to other remote locations. From Rio Dulce we explored El Paraiso hot spring waterfalls and Livingston, a Garífuna community on the Caribbean. Some overlander friends we originally met in Oaxaca, then again in Atitlan for New Years explored the area with us. They were staying…
Climbing The Best Ruins in Central America: Guatemalas Tikal
We went to quite a few ruins in Mexico so heading to another, out of our way wasn’t really on our radar. Snow & Curt convinced us with their video about Tikal, we couldn’t miss it. Thanks guys! Tikal is a little far from other sites to see in Guatemala, so we weren’t sure if…
Candelaría Caves: Fascinating, Scary Cave Tubing
Candelaría cave is found in the middle of a Mayan village. The money from the tour goes to the entire community. These Mayan families moved there about 70 years ago to escape the draft from the civil war. There are two Candelaría tours once you come into the area. The good tour is off the…
How to Visit Semuc Champey & the Surrounding Caves
We stayed in Lanquin, and took colectivos to Semuc Champey and K’anba cave. The road is rough and with inexpensive transportation available we felt taking the van wasn’t necessary. Unfortunately pets are not allowed to Semuc Champey or the surrounding caves so we set Sombrita and Graham up with extra toys and treats for a…
Our Poor Dog Was Bit by a Rattlesnake!
In search for a secluded, scenic campsite in Mexico we drive up a cobblestone mountain road. Hours away from the closest tienda we found a spot for camping, hiking and hanging out together. The road was a little rough and scared our van friends so we went alone. After 13,000ft the road was impassable but…
The Best Hike in Guatemala Without a Guide: Volcan Acatenago
We summited Volcan Acatenango! The views of Volcan Fuego erupting are such an amazing reward after this strenuous hike. We decided to fill up our backpacks and sleep above the clouds without a guide It’s common to take a guide to trek Volcan Acatenango but if you have the gear and the strength you can…