The Pope and the Black Christ – Esquipulas, Guatemala
The Basillica of Esquipulas in Guatemala, home to a miracle working Black Christ, is a pilgrimage site which Pope John Paul II called "the spiritual center of Central America."
We’ve got travel to Central America covered in more than 500 posts about travel in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Robbed and Recovered (all before breakfast) – Ipala Volcano, Guatemala
The most inept thief in Guatemala stole our stuff while we camped on the shores of Ipala Lake in crater of the drormant Ipala Volcano in Guatemala and here's how it all ended up just fine.
Big, Big Rocks – Quiriguá Archaeological Site, Guatemala
The Quiriguá archaeological site in Guatemala is home to huge carved stele, Mayan calendars, and enormous zoomorphic boulders.
A Hot Waterfall, Pirates, and Birds on the Ground – Rio Dulce, Guatemala
A waterfall fed by hot springs, rusting leftovers from the pirate wars, birds on the ground and more in the Rio Dulce area of Guatemala.
Way Out Water – Semuc Champey, Guatemala
Soaking in the crystal-clear Semuc Champey pools and hanging out at El Retiro Lodge in Guatemala prove this destination is a must-see.
Photo Essay: Hungry Hummingbirds at Chelemhá Lodge, Guatemala
Many species of hummingbirds visit feeders at the Chelemhá Lodge in the Chelemhá Cloud Forest Reserve in Guatemala.
Photo of the Day: Red-Eyed Tree Frog in Costa Rica
A vibrant red-eyed tree frog spotted at Rainforest Adventures in Costa Rica.
Quetzals the Hard Way – Chelemhá Cloud Forest Reserve, Guatemala
Hard work pays off while bird watching in the Chelemhá Cloud Forest Reserve in northern Guatemala where we found a quetzal nest.
