Fire festivals, the most unique chairs around (really), towering cathedrals, and just around the corner from so many ruins ... time to add Merida to your itinerary!

Topics: Central America

Headed to Mexico? Whether you're going for a week long visit or are planning a rad vacation in middle of your semester abroad with ILP,  you'll have to visit Teotihuacan. 

Topics: Central America

Yes! We love when friends decide to volunteer together (and we think you'll love the discount you both can snag by applying together). 

Topics: Central America, Europe, All About ILP + Volunteering, Saving Money + Fundraising

Just up the coast from Puerto Vallarta, you'll find this chill beach-side town.

Topics: Central America

Spotting sloths and swimming with turtles ... after a trip out to this peninsula, one ILP group said, "IT'S A MUST DO". Okay, we're convinced — let's chat about this jungle-filled corner of Costa Rica.

Topics: Central America

If you want to hit the best beaches in Costa Rica, you'll want to know all the insider tips about this part of the coastline. 

Topics: Central America

Volunteers in Nicaragua, you’re going to want to explore this hip island every weekend.

Topics: Central America

Swimming with whale sharks, exploring white sand beaches while island hopping, seeing a world wonder, and doing a lot of swimming in jungle cenotes — here's how to do see the best of the Yucatan in Mexico. 

Topics: Central America

Soaking up some weekend sun in Cancun, Mexico? Make sure you spend one of your days on this pretty little island that's just a boat ride away: Isla Mujeres! 

Topics: Central America

Headed to Mexico? Or considering it? Whether you have been there before or this is your first time, check out our list of great movies, documentaries, books, podcasts, and Instagram accounts to get you excited about all things Mexico!

Topics: Central America