Central America
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After six months of travelling solo, I needed a holiday from myself
The weight of planning almost everything by myself had taken its toll. It was time for a holiday from my holiday, so I decided to join some strangers.
- Georgia Dunkley
From North to South, the 25 highlights of the Americas (plus five to avoid)
Taken together, the three Americas – North, Central and South – form one of the world’s most compelling destinations. But with so much to choose from, where do you start? Here are our picks.
- Ute Junker
The 25 new must-do highlights of North and Central America
The intriguing contrasts are endless: vast, rugged landscapes and high-tech cities, arid deserts and tropical rainforests, ancient cultures and a Bitcoin-based economy.
- Kristie Kellahan
The world’s most famous hat has been misnamed for 170 years
Whether they cost $25 or $7500, the hats sold in this country famous for them carry the wrong name.
- Steve Madgwick
- Opinion
- Mexico
The UNESCO-listed small city voted the best in the world
A destination’s popularity can often be assessed by how many people relocate to it to live. Barcelona was hot, then it was Lisbon. Now it’s San Miguel de Allende.
- Lee Tulloch
Lost cities, stunning scenery: Why ‘Forgotten America’ is unforgettable
With pristine national parks, glorious coastline and rich indigenous culture and history, what’s not to love about Central America?
- Sue Williams
The new highlights of North and Central America
From the bright lights of Broadway to the northern lights, the Americas add up to epic destinations.
- Kristie Kellahan
You don’t have to live here to have a long life, but it helps
In one of five zones on Earth where people live longest, the outside world hardly seems to exist – so visiting adds a few months to my expiry date, surely?
- Craig Tansley
On a trip packed with mind-blowing experiences, one is priceless
An adventure through Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula mixes swimming in cenotes, spirituality, ancient ruins and home-cooked meals while helping transform lives.
- Carolyn Beasley
North and South America’s new bucket list: 15 dazzling experiences
Eat at the world’s best restaurant one day, dive with whale sharks the next. The possibilities are endless in this expansive and geographically diverse region.
- Kristie Kellahan