Archive for Category: "Mexico & Central America"
El Salvador: Five Days in ‘The 30-Minute Country’
Most of the American tourist dollars going to Central America often end up in Costa Rica, where coffee junkies and surfing students like to hang out. But many of Costa Rica’s neighbors offer some of the same experiences for a fraction of the price – and it’s also more likely that you’ll be the only [...]
4 Ways to Volunteer in Peru’s Local Communities
Travelers may think of Machu Picchu when they head to Peru, but that’s just the start. For a truly immersive experience within a local community, take part in a volunteer project. Voluntourism in Peru can include: helping out a women’s cooperative that preserves local crafts in the Sacred Valley; assisting a school on Lake Titicaca [...]
Ready for 12.21.12? Mundo Maya Gears Up for New Cycle
If you follow the Maya prophesy, 12/21/12 is supposed to be the end of the world as we know it. Michelle da Silva Richmond heads off the tourist path on the Yucatan to see how they are celebrating as well as marketing this historic date. As the clock winds down to the end of the [...]
Tulum Uncovered: Beyond Mexico’s All-Inclusive Track
For independent-minded travelers who shun the all-inclusive resort, land-of-the-wristband concept of vacationing, the beaches of Tulum are the new vortex of do-it-yourself cool. Janet Fullwood gets away from the all-inclusive resort strips and discovers the laid-back vibe in the Mexican Caribbean. Driving south on Mexico Highway 307 from Cancun to Tulum, a distance of about [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Rancho Universo Horse Sanctuary
While you may know Cozumel as a beach destination you may be surprised to know it is also a gathering place for horse enthusiasts. This week’s Voluntourism Spotlight introduces the Rancho Universo Horse Sanctuary and Equine Therapy Centre, a resource for animals and children in need. At the non-profit Rancho Universo Horse Sanctuary and Equine [...]
Video Travel Tip: Travel Safety & Protecting Yourself on the Road
Every week, Peter answers tons of travel questions on Facebook, on Twitter, in his weekly Ask Peter column and on air on Peter Greenberg Worldwide. More often than not, those questions relate to travel safety. There are actually three sides to travel safety. It breaks down to staying safe at a specific destination, personal safety [...]
Signature Dishes: Wines of Mexico
Every Saturday, Peter shares one of his signature dishes. This week, we’re switching it up and sharing a signature drink. Mexico might be the birthplace of tequila, but it’s also the oldest wine culture in the Americas. And Mexico’s wine-producing region, the Valle de Guadalupe, has more than two dozen wineries spanning 133 square miles. [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Working with Oaxacan Children
We’ve told you about arts and culture in Oaxaca and now we’re focusing on the state’s youngest residents. Find out the unique socioeconomic problems in the community and what you can do to help in our latest Voluntourism Spotlight. Check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities and tune into Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio on [...]
