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The Best Way to Explore the Amazing Amazon Rainforest

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The Amazon Rainforest is a mystical place, with more species of wildlife, than anywhere else on the planet. Many of them are still undiscovered and undocumented. The biodiversity is incredible. One of the ways to help protect the rainforest from development is to visit as a tourist. Tourism to the Amazon Rainforest brings in much needed jobs and money to the local communities and has been instrumental in stopping deforestation of this amazing biosphere. It is remote and difficult to … Read More

How to Find the Best Local Experiences in Latin America

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We have traveled extensively through Latin America and spent considerable time there over the past few years, both as tourists and whilst working. One thing we found difficult is finding good, local tour operators and authentic experiences with local guides. Your choice is large international tour operators or go it alone. Many businesses in Central America lack websites, some do have a Facebook page, but finding them is the issue! And if you do locate them, you just hope they … Read More

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How to Make a Multigenerational Family Reunion Successful

Our family, like many families these days, is spread far and wide across the world. When we all come together, we really enjoy each others’ company, but it takes a bit of planning to make it happen. We range in age from 8-80, and who knows soon we may have babies in the family again. We have staged a couple of great, extended family reunions (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, kids) and a few with just my own family- grandparents, siblings … Read More

Your Guide to the Best Bars and Restaurants in Antigua Gutemala www.compassandfork.com

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Your Guide to the Best Restaurants and Bars in Antigua

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Antigua, Guatemala has many fabulous eateries and bars and in my view, provides the best eating and drinking opportunities in all of Guatemala. And it’s not just typical Guatemalan foods available but the full gamut of cuisines from around the world. Here you will find fabulous steaks, (as good as any you will find in Argentina or Uruguay), Italian pizza and pasta, Thai and Vietnamese food, Mexican food, as well as great breakfast places where you can enjoy a decent … Read More

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Why Antigua Guatemala is the Town you Really Want to See!

Can you find history, charm and modern sophistication all in one town? We think so. And Antigua, Guatemala is the perfect spot. Antigua is the ancient capital of Central America, from the time of colonial rule from Spain. At first glance, Antigua seems stuck in that era, with traditional architecture, ancient churches and cobblestone streets. But scratch beneath the surface, look behind the walls and into the courtyards and you will find every modern amenity for the tourist, including luxury … Read More

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Pictures of Guatemala that will Leave you Wanting More

First time visitors to Guatemala often comment on the colors on display. I am not just talking about the stunning colors of the flowers, clothing, buses, birds and scenery. There are abundant opportunities to observe the physical colors of the country. But more importantly, the people themselves lead colorful lives and this is woven throughout Guatemalan culture and is the very fabric of their society. We were fortunate enough to be in Guatemala over Christmas and New Year to celebrate … Read More