Rum Runnin’ New Year’s Eve – Panama City, Panama
Get on board the Isla Morada, a boat once used by Al Capone, to celebrate New Year's Eve in Panama City, Panama.
Our travel blog posts about festivals & celebrations reveal traditions and culture in North, Central, and South America, including Carnival in Panama, the Flower Festival in Colombia, Inti Raymi in Peru, and much more.
Food for the Body, Food for the Soul – Juayúa, Ruta de las Flores, El Salvador
The weekly outdoor food market and All Souls' Day observances in Juayúa, along the Ruta de las Flores in El Salvador.
Photo Essay: Inside the Lempira Day Parade in Gracias, Honduras
Some of our favorite photos from the Lempira Day Parade in Gracias, Honduras, including costumed kids and beauty queens.
The Chief Lempira Day Festival in the Land of the Lenca – Gracias, Honduras
The annual Chief Lempira Day Festival in Gracias, Honduras is a charming celebration of Lenca culture in a charming town.
Photo of the Day: The Essence of Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala
An epic shot from Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala sums up the emotions of one of the largest Easter celebrations in the Americas.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial – Black Hills, South Dakota
Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, wacky Presidents' Day history, and the massive Mount Rushmore July 4 fireworks display.
Party Town – Todos Santos, Guatemala
Travel to Todos Santos, Guatemala for the distinct traditional clothing and their drunken New Year's celebrations.
Surviving the Festival of Santo Tomás – Chichicastenango, Guatemala
The Festival of Santo Tomas is one of the most famous festivals in Guatemala thanks to colorful parades, masked dancers, and ample fireworks.
