Central America
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
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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
Trump is threatening to take over the Panama Canal. Why?
Here’s what you need to know about this key interoceanic waterway, which Panama’s president says is not for sale.
- María Luisa Paúl
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
This notorious country now deserves to be on your travel radar
Previously “the murder capital of the world”, this Central American country is now rated no more dangerous than Bali or Thailand.
- Steve Madgwick