central america

Central America, once home to the Mayan Civilization, offers a Wander-worthy mix of old and modern.

Graffiti and Guns
We’d gone to Mexico for the sun, waves, and underage drinking, my brother and I. He had just turned eighteen, I was twenty, and the idea of cruising the beach with an insulated water bottle full of tequila was too good to pass up. The beach in question wrapped invitingly around the bay that Sayulita, the up and coming tourist destination numero uno on Mexico’s temperate, jungle backed Pacific coast was situated on. It was familiar to us, and a favorite. During happier times in our childhood, we had gone with our parents and youngest brother to bask in the sun and surf the ever-present waves. The key to a day at the beach is never spending too long on land or in the water. Too long in the water and even a serious surfer will be exhausted within hours of entering, although this was made easier to fight off in Sayulita’s warm waters and mild currents. Spend too long on land, especially in Mexico, and one will resemble a boiled lobster; stiff, red skin wrapped tightly around digits, puckered lips, and sunken eyes. It’s not a pretty look and dehydration makes a beach drinking binge impossible.
By Owen Fox7 years ago in Wander
A Paradise
Hello, I want to tell you about my adventure in the Domician Republic. I want to share about what I have seen and where I've been to. My friend and I went to the Dominican Republic for a vacation, and some volunteering work. I had to pack some unusual things. I had to bring some extra things that they might not have there–their country is strict. They had to look through my suitcase at the border. But from the airplane, I look out of the window, and everything look different. All of my worries were gone. The view was breathtaking! It's so beautiful from the minute you step out of the airplane.
By Jade Renteria7 years ago in Wander
Uncover Belize Beachfront Real Estate
Belize is a Central American country, bordered by Guatemala and Mexico to the west and north. The Caribbean Sea borders Belize to the east with its crystal-clear water, coral reef, and lovely sandy beaches. It is also made up of a number of beautiful islands. English is the official language of Belize, although Creole, Spanish, Maya and Garifuna are also spoken. Inland Belize is dense jungle.
By Clare Scanlan7 years ago in Wander
Corozal Real Estate
Belize is a country in Central America, bordering Mexico and Guatemala, and situated on the Caribbean Sea. As a British Colony until the 1980s, its official language is English, but as many of the inhabitants are descendants of African slaves, Creole is the other major language. There are also a large number of Latin immigrants. Belize has a population of about 395,000, and a land area of about twice the size of Jamaica. Most days four or more cruises lines arrive in the harbours, with about 15,000 tourists from Europe and North America. The country was the centre of the Mayan Civilisation, which has left many temples and pyramids, most of which haven’t been excavated yet.
By Clare Scanlan7 years ago in Wander
The Monkey Trail
We've all heard the common preaching of "you kids have it so easy, when I was a kid I had to walk through three feet of snow to get to school!" Sure, that sounds like no easy feat to myself, I have no affinity for winter, but I think I have most people beat when it comes to daily treks to school. Where I lived even an inch of snow would have meant world-ending disaster but I had plenty against me nonetheless.
By Sebastian Figueroas7 years ago in Wander
Guatemala
On Friday, November 18, 2017, my wife and I came home after work, packed our bags, and left on a late-night flight to Antigua, Guatemala. The purpose of the trip was to leave the rain behind and stay somewhere warm for a week.
By Peter Chick7 years ago in Wander
First Trip to Nicaragua
Spring break 2018, I had the opportunity of going to Nicaragua on a service learning trip. I have always been a travel fanatic. I LOVE to travel. Did anyone say road trip? count me in! I would spend my last dime on traveling if I could. Once I found out about the trip, I was so excited. I started Spanish lessons and started learning about the culture and people. I also started saving for my trip. It was a group of ten students and three facilitators. It took us an entire day to get there. I had a long trip to Nicaragua. Once I walked out of the airplane I felt at home. The humidity, the smiling faces; it felt so good to be in another country. Being greeted with a warm heart and unfamiliar faces. My plan before arrival was to indulge in all things Nicaraguan. We arrived in the night and we got to stay in a luxurious hotel. The next day I got to eat some local food which was so good. The food, culture, and environment were so refreshing.
By Yanique Jenelle8 years ago in Wander
A Little Piece of Guatemala
If you want to go to Guatemala and you are planning to stay just for a few days in the city, Antigua Guatemala is the best choice to go visit, have some fun spending the day there. The city of Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, which is the official name of Antigua, is a small city that has a temperate climate and is surrounded by three volcanoes, known as The Guardians of La Antigua Guatemala: Volcán de Agua, Volcán de Acatenango, and Volcán de Fuego. Of these three, Volcán de Fuego is in activity most, if not all year. This magical city is well known by its Spanish Colonial buildings, it was the first city established by the Spaniards in Guatemala between 1541 and 1776. After the city suffered from three major earthquakes and a vast flooding caused by the rupture of the Volcán de Agua's crater, which was full of water for the continuous rain, the city, first capital of Guatemala, was transferred to El Valle de la Ermita that is now the actual capital of Guatemala, Guatemala City.
By leyla Colina8 years ago in Wander
Guatemala
GUATEMALA!!! I heard so many things about Guatemala. My father in law was born and raised there. He told me so many things about where he was born, where he lived, his school days, and his favorite childhood memories. All the places to eat, all the beautiful sights, and the warm beaches. My husband told me some things also. He went to Guatemala when he was about 3 or 4 years old. And the last time he went was about 4 years ago. He told me about some things when he went there. Just hearing stories about it makes me imagine what does Guatemala look like. I see Guatemala as a very colorful and relaxing place. A place to go to the beach and lie in the sun. Put your feet in the sand as it gets in between your toes. I heard that there is a beach there that has black sand. I better wear the right shoes there. I don't want to burn my feet. As the music rings in the air, people start to dance and sing. All the wonderful and delicious food to eat. The smell of the food in the air smells so good, that it makes you want to drool. The restaurants there are like 5 star hotels. I heard that McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut are amazing.
By Shante Hernandez8 years ago in Wander
Listen to the Bullet Hole
Thinking back to that day in Guatemala—I remember I struggled on the dirt road for what seemed like miles; the hot sun was incessantly beating me with its unforgiving rays. I began to fathom the reality of a human who endures this heat and this walk to the only school around. It stands alone within over a 60-mile radius.
By Brooke Gallagher8 years ago in Wander
Beautiful Places & Beautiful Experiences
We are all guilty of going out of our way to go visit certain places within the world just to take photos of attractions, learn new cultures and explore the worlds remarkable dishes and foods! These adventures make our lives look that little bit more interesting than they really are…
By Molly Emily8 years ago in Wander
The Real Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a beautiful country. If you ask anyone who has visited, you will hear them say the same thing. But, if you truly want to visit Costa Rica, then you have to step past "gringo" territory and obtain an accurate view of the country.
By Laurel Solorzano9 years ago in Wander