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Cancun to Palenque, the Whole Enchilada

My Central American adventures start in the rain-soaked snake nest of Cancun, but quickly move onto a worthy candidate for a new Wonder of the World. Quick, get your freak (or Indiana Jones) on, as we’re all going to bite the big one according to the human sacrifice-happy Mayans. Although, along with underground cave swims, jungle ruins, waterfalls, and narrow gauge horse-rails, I learn there’s so much more to Mexico than meets the taco.

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It’s Not Every Day - St Cristobal to Panajachel

Judging my success using a Modern Gonzo yardstick, this week I speed boat with crocodiles in deep-cut canyons, and also along a centrefold crater lake surrounded by volcanoes. Of course, it’s not all fun and games on the chicken buses, or in the salsa clubs invaded by Shania Twain. But after leaving Mayan villages behind in Mexico, I enter Guatemala to discover yet another poor country offering so many riches for the budget Gonzo traveller.

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Eat, Sleep, Play

Below are some eating and activity suggestions when in the Yucatan. read more

Finish the Sentence

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Stuart (ENG)
I am inspired by: New experiences
I regret: Regret
Today I am grateful for: Mexico

Andreas
I am inspired by: Nature, and my environment
I regret: Nada, I always think of something positive
Today I am grateful for: Being happy, with a good family, a good job. We only have one life, so we should live it!

Arlette (CA)
I am inspired by: New cultures
I regret: Not seeing more countries
Today I am grateful for: The ability to travel


Annabelle (AUS)
I am inspired by: Travelling, seeing how people live their lives, and appreciating the sameness.
I regret: Not going overseas and working when I was younger
Today I am grateful for: The local people who let us into their lives, and being here, and not at work.

Mel (IRL)
I am inspired by: People I meet, and my ability to enjoy my own company
I regret: Not going to South America on this trip
Today I am grateful for: My health and my family

Graham (ENG)
I am inspired by: What goes on around me
I regret: Not travelling sooner
Today I am grateful for: Beautiful surroundings


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