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January: Central America
The best of Central America and Mexico
Though Central America may look small on a map in comparison to the two mammoth continents it links up, make no mistake, the region is packed with things to do.
Exploring Costa Rica's rain forest
It covers about a third of the country, and boasts more than 6,000 varieties of plants...and lots of mosquitoes.
Rock bottom
After a disappointing day in Central America, Long Jaunt drowns their sorrows in some local beer.
Busing between cultures
It is around 9:45, and I am perched on the edge of a bus seat, two fellow passengers to my left and three to my right. Thushan and I are on a “chicken bus”...
Down in San Jose
Long Jaunt's arrival in San Jose was a bit rocky with lost possessions and a rough day. Take a walk through the quiet downtown area.
Leaving Isla Ometepe
Hop in a boat and take a queasy ride back to the mainland to prepare for the Costa Rican border.
Climbing Volcan Maderas
Long Jaunt ascends Isla de Omitepe’s oldest volcano, Maderas. Watch as they slog through mud, rain forests, and rocky scrambles.
Feel the magic of Isla de Ometepe
Imagine an island in the middle of a lake formed by two volcanoes. Sounds like something straight out of a story book doesn’t it? See the idyllic Isla de Ometepe.
Another day, another bus
Long Jaunt has caught a ride from San Salvador, El Salvador, to Nicaragua and is sick of bus traveling. But the sight at the end of it is worth it. Grab a seat on the journey.
Catching a bus to El Salvador
Long Jaunt hops on another long distance bus to begin their bolt from Guatemala to El Salvador.
Take a tour of Lago Atitlan
Long Jaunt hopped on a chicken bus to Central America’s deepest lake. Lago Atitlan is picture perfect with its conical volcanoes.
Down time in Quetzaltenango
Long Jaunt decided to take it easy on their final day in Quetzaltenango. Enjoy their lazy Sunday.
Saturday is for futbol
If Sundays are for football in the United States, then in Guatemala, Saturday is for futbol. Let's kick the ball around.
Bag of Beans
After a bumpy start, Long Jaunt arrived at a coffee farm in the highlands of northern Guatemala to get the low down on what makes the familiar brown bean.
Taking a hot dip
Guatemala is ripe with volcanic activity, leading to some impressive live volcanoes and mineral baths in Fuentes Georginas. Jump in and relax.
Border crossing into Guatemala
After an endless string of buses, minibuses, and cars, Long Jaunt arrives in Guatemala. Cross the border and explore the new city of Quetzaltenango.
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