All you need to know before visiting Nicaragua

Nicaragua horseback riding

Budget Nicaragua is one of the cheapest destinations in America. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 14 USD (12 EUR) in Managua, and 10 USD (8.5 EUR) in Granada and Ometepe. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 3 and 10 USD (2.5 - 8.5 EUR). Street food prices start at 1.75 USD (1.5 EUR). • Transportation costs are low in Nicaragua. Public transportation fares within the cities start at 0.25 USD (0.21 EUR). Intercity bus rides are cheap as well. A bus ride from Managua to Granada (1h 20min) costs approximately 1-2...

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Nicaragua travel itinerary

Nicaragua

Nicaragua is known as the land of lakes and volcanoes due to its 50 volcanoes (7 of them are still active) and many alluring lakes (the most well-known ones being Lake Nicaragua and Lake Managua). The country is also famous for its warm climate, beautiful scenery, great beaches, extensive tropical rainforests, vast biodiversity, lovely colonial cities, cultural and ethnic diversity, rum and coffee, tasty cuisine, remarkable artists, writers and poets, and highly developed ecotourism. Our four-day Nicaragua honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1 We arrived in Managua the previous evening after an almost two-day bus ride....

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All you need to know before visiting Guatemala

guatemala adventures

Budget Prices in Guatemala are relatively low. However, you should still try to avoid tourist areas. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 11 USD (9.4 EUR) in Livingston, 15 USD (13 EUR) in Semuc Champey, and 14 USD (12 EUR) in Cobán. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 5 and 18 USD (4 - 15 EUR). Street food prices vary from 3 to 7 USD (2.5 - 6 EUR). • Transportation costs are low. You can get a one-hour 'chicken bus' ride for as low as 1 USD (0.85 EUR). A shuttle-bus...

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Guatemala travel itinerary

Guatemala

Guatemala is a beautiful, tropical country, full of forests, rivers, volcanoes, lakes, and lovely beaches. It's known for its many natural attractions, great biodiversity, delicious cuisine, coffee, diverse culture, charming colonial towns, outstanding Mayan ruins, stunning national parks, and turbulent history and politics. Our four-day Guatemala honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1 We arrived in Livingston on a boat from Belize sometime in the afternoon. We took a taxi to Siete Altares (Seven Altars), a series of waterfalls and pools, located by the shore of Bahía de Amatique (Amatique Bay). What an amazing sight! <3 DAY 2...

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All you need to know before visiting Belize

Placencia Belize

Budget Prices in Belize are generally reasonable. However, they can get surprisingly high in tourist areas. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 30 USD (25,5 EUR) in Belize City, 35 USD (30 EUR) in San Pedro, and 18 USD (15 EUR) in Placencia. • Food is not too pricey. A budget dinner costs around 10 USD (8.5 EUR), street food prices range from 3 to 6 USD (2.5 to 5 EUR). • Public transportation prices are affordable. A one-way water taxi ride (1h 15min) from Belize City to San Pedro costs 17 USD (14.5 EUR), a bus ride from...

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Belize travel itinerary

Belize

Belize is a beautiful Caribbean country, known for its tropical weather, clear blue waters, lovely beaches, the second largest barrier reef in the world, diverse culture, punta music, rich history, extreme biodiversity, over 450 offshore cays, amazing jungles, numerous wildlife reserves, and a large cave system. Our six-day Belize honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) DAY 1 After a long night bus ride from Tulum, we finally reached our destination early in the morning. Belize City is the largest city in Belize and the country's only major urban area. The country is mainly known for its natural...

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All you need to know before visiting Mexico

Chichen Itza

Budget Prices in Mexico vary greatly by region - from pretty high in tourist places (but still lower than in most US tourist destinations) to very low in rural regions. • Prices for private rooms for two start at 17 USD (14 EUR) in Puerto Vallarta, 12 USD (10 EUR) in Guadalajara and Cancun, and 10 USD (8.5 EUR) in Mexico City, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen. • Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 4 and 11 USD (3.4 - 9 EUR). Street food is even cheaper (2-3 USD/1,7-2.5 EUR). • Transportation costs are low in...

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Mexico travel itinerary

Mexico

On November 21, we arrived in Mexico City. We were so excited to be there, we couldn't wait to experience all the amazing things Mexico has to offer - the delicious food, vibrant culture, folkloric traditions, mariachis, great music and art, Mayan and Aztec ruins, kind and happy people, stunning landscapes, heavenly beaches, warm weather, great biodiversity (Mexico is one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries), margaritas, and chocolate. ;) Our twenty-three-day Mexico honeymoon itinerary (things to see and things to do) (Caution, this will be a long one. :D ) DAY 1 Since we had been on the road for...

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All you need to know before visiting Cuba

Cuba art

Budget The first thing you need to know is that Cuba has two official currencies. Most locals get paid in Cuban pesos (CUP), while in tourism Convertible pesos (CUC) are used (1 CUC equals 1 USD). With CUP you can only purchase the basics, such as fruits and vegetables, smaller meals, basic groceries and produce, street snacks and collectivo (shared taxi) and intercity bus rides. With CUC you can pay for everything else - accommodation, excursions, meals at sit-down restaurants, more comfortable 'tourist' transportation, internet, car rentals, etc. If you stick to the basics - the items and services that...

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