Chiapas offers highland markets, tropical ruins, and rich indigenous cultures. From the cool streets of San Cristóbal to the howler monkey-filled jungles of Palenque, this travel blog traces a journey through one of Mexico’s most diverse and surprising regions.
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Oaxaca: Culture, Colour and Contrasts in Southern Mexico
Oaxaca is a sensory feast: smoky mezcal, complex moles, vivid textiles and towering Zapotec ruins. This in-depth blog guides you through the city’s colonial streets, bustling markets, world-class cuisine, and the ancient ceremonial centre of Monte Albán.
Continue readingCoasts, Forests and Riverlands of Latin America
This is the third in a three-part series on the National Parks and Treks of Latin America, focusing on landscapes shaped from above. Iguaçu Falls from Brazilian Side This section turns to landscapes shaped from above, …
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Our travel journeys in Latin America and beyond,including a full year we spent on the road travelling overland in South America in 2018 and subsequent journeys in South and Central America
Continue readingIguaçu Falls – Nature’s Power, Legends, and Borderland Dynamics
Iguaçu Falls, straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina, showcases nature’s raw power through its awe-inspiring cascades and lush surroundings. Steeped in indigenous legends, the falls highlight the region’s cultural richness and serve as a striking symbol of borderland dynamics in South America.
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