Border crossing Mexico Guatemala: How to get from San Cristóbal to Laguna Atitlán

There are several ways to get from San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico to San Pedro la Laguna in Guatemala. The easiest is to organize a shuttle with one of the tour agencies in town. This is quite expensive though, so if you're looking for a cheaper option, keep reading! The cheap and adventurous way involves quite a few changes and a little chaos. It's definitely possible though and if you leave early enough, you might make it in one day.

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The ultimate backpacking guide to the Yucatan Peninsula

The Yucatan Peninsula is the most visited part of Mexico, specifically the Riviera Maya (the Mayan coast). As it has a lot to offer, like beaches, jungle, ruins, cenotes and wildlife this is no wonder!This ultimate backpacking guide to the Yucatan will help you pick the best and must-visit destinations to add to your travel itinerary when backpacking to Mexico.

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Everything you need to know when visiting Machu Picchu

Visiting Machu Picchu isn’t hard, there are just lots of ways to do it. A little research goes a long way to organize your visit so it best suits YOU and YOUR travel plans. I wrote this post to help you with just that. So if you've got questions like how to go to get there? How much does it cost to visit Machu Picchu? What ticket to buy? and How or what is the best time of year to go? keep reading!

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