Travel Adventure - Backpacking Latin America's Gringo Trail Backpacking Latin America starting in Cuba, then travelling from East to the west coast of Mexico before making our through Central and finishing in South America.

San Cristobal - our final destination in Mexico

MEXICO | Tuesday, 30 Jun 2015 | Views [641]

We came to San Cristobal last as it was apparently the main gateway to continue our travels south to Guatemala. When we asked our hostel reception about buses to Flores to visit one of the best ruins in the world - Tikal we were advised they don't leave ... Read more >

Tags: churches, guatemala, hot chocolate, markets, san cristobal, shops, streets, tacos

Oaxaca - mountainous surrounds, mole and mezcal

MEXICO | Tuesday, 30 Jun 2015 | Views [665]

Cactus lined mountains appeared as the sun rose and eased the lack of sleep from the overnight bus ride. We checked in to our hostel and had to wait a little bit for our rooms to be ready coz we arrived early. Another cool budget traveller ... Read more >

Tags: hot chocolate, mexico, mezcal, mole, mountains, oaxaca, streets, tapestry, tequila, tour