I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
With historic buildings in bubble gum colours and more cultural activities than copies of Frida Kahlo’s art, Merida -the capital of the state of Yucatan in Mexico- is a cool place. Cool and hot, with daytime temperatures reaching 32º C (90ºF), but also with many museums and art galleries to hide from the sun. At …
You’ve heard plenty about the bountiful nature in Costa Rica. But have you heard anything about its capital other than “You’ll land in San José and from there you’ll go to X”? Probably not. Most people only see the airport. It may not be among the most charming cities in the world, but it’s worth …
Often overlooked by travellers eager to head to the beaches and forests of Costa Rica, San José is worth visiting for a day or two to learn about the culture and history of the country. If you’re staying a few more days in the capital mix up your museum visits with a few day trips …
You can see the splendour of Antigua’s glorious past in the intricate ornamentation of its restored Baroque-style temples. You can feel it in the eerie ruins, holding their pieces together to wonder you with their magnificence, despite the cracks and the deep scars left by powerful earthquakes. Today, the splendor of Antigua -a small city …
Whether Madonna fell in love with this San Pedro or not (the widespread rumour that La Isla Bonita was about this island in Belize was busted by the singer), you may fall in love with San Pedro. This busy town is the capital of Ambergris Caye, an island off the north coast of Belize famous …
You can easily spend an entire week on Nevis island and have enough things to do without ever stepping foot on a beach (although you should do it at least once, they’re stunning). Historic places that tell stories about the island’s past, exuberant gardens nested in the hills, and a bountiful natural scene will keep …
