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A woman looks towards a water as she swims in the emerald waters of Semuc Champey in Guatemala.

10 Best Things To Do in Semuc Champey

Are you stuck in the Guatemalan jungle near Semuc Champey for a couple days? In this post, I share the best things to do in Semuc Champey.

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A woman sits on the carcass of an old, abandoned train in the middle of a desert near the Salar de Uyuni/Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Uyuni Salt Flats Tour – One-Day VS. Multi-day Tour

Not all tours to the Salar de Uyuni are created equal. Read this if you’re trying to decide between a day trip or a multi-day tour of the Bolivian salt flats.

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A crowd in front of an illuminated church during Alumbrada in San Andres Mixquic cemetery.

Top 5 Things to Know About Day of the Dead in Mixquic, Mexico

Curious about Mexico’s Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) celebrations? Here are the top 5 things to know about this vibrant tradition.

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