Imagine looking up into the pink and orange sky and seeing hundreds of brightly colored hot air balloons, floating up like the clouds. 

If you’re going to be taking a bus over to Costa Rica (or vice versa!) or will be bussing around Nicaragua, you’ll need to pass through the tiny town of Rivas.

Live in total luxury for way cheaper than you could in any other country.

This country is way more than you think it is — and probably the absolute best country for someone looking for adventures (on a budget). It's definitely time to stop overlooking Mexico. 

So there are a lot of volcanoes in this part of the world, but while you’re here on vacation (or volunteering in Costa Rica!) we think you should be besties with these peaks. Here’s a quick guide to the volcanoes you shouldn’t skip.

Itching to find a new favorite spot, totally unspoiled by tourists who hit the more popular Nica beaches? Say hi to Jiquilillo. 

Spend a few days hanging on the turquoise water in bungalows without ever leaving Mexico. Welcome to Lake Bacalar. 

Woah, hidden gem alert! If you think you know what’s waiting for you in Mexico, think again.

Hiking to lost waterfalls, soaking in hot springs, staying overnight in a castle, and river rafting for cheaper than you can get in Costa Rica — get ready to love this cozy mountain town in Panama.

Colorful streets, towering cathedrals, and a photogenic city center, this is the getaway you’re looking for.