Latin America

Kat´s Truth About Travelling

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Latin America here we go!

Latin America is an incredibly large and diverse continent. Anyone who has never been there cannot imagine the cultural, linguistic and scenic differences that exist within this continent. It is a continent that, in my opinion, is completely undervalued – simply because of its reputation. Most Latin American countries are labeled as dangerous. I traveled through Mexico, Cuba and Central America for 20 months and nothing ever happened to me. Also, the nature in Latin America is so incredibly beautiful, you can’t even imagine! And that’s exactly why I’m introducing you to the places I’ve already traveled to and those that are yet to come 🙂

Views on Lago Atitlán

Panajachel is a charming little village on Lago Atitlán that has one very special feature making it really unique: a

15. July 2026

Panajachel – Outskirts

Very peaceful, very quiet and surprisingly large. Panajachel doesn’t seem that big when you first arrive. The centre, or tourist

13. July 2026

Local Market – Panajachel

As in any other town or village, the locals in Panajachel mainly get their food or other stuff from the

10. July 2026

Latin America – where I have been

Central-America: Mexico

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Places I have visited in Latin America

Highlights

Top 5 Cities

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Places I have visited in Latin America

Mexico: Cancún, Valldolid, Mérida, Campeche, Palenque, San Cristóbal, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, Chacahua, San José del Pacífico, Puebla, Mexico City, Querrétaro

Highlights

Agua Azul

Beautiful, pompous and fascinating

Ruins of Palenque

A paradise of pyramids in the middle of the jungle

Cenotes of Mexico

Beautiful and refreshing oasises of nature

Puerto Escondido

Playa Zicatela & incredible sunsets

Hierve el Agua

A wonder of nature with an amazing view

Mexico City

My Mexican Home. On top of that Mexico City is huge, has a gorgeous centre, uncountable museums, restaurants, coole things to exerience, see and do and so much to offer that you literally never get bored.

Guanajuato

My big mexican love. Guanajuato is known for it's cute and windy streets, it's colourful houses and a charme that no one can resist. The city isn't that big, but catches you instantly.

Puerto Escondido

The most beautiful beaches of Mexico. If you want to relax, have beautiful beaches, incredible sunsets and just let your soul chill a little, this is your place to be. And on top you can learn how to surf.

San Cristóbal

One of my favourite city's in Mexico and the secret capital of Chiapas. An absolute touri-magnet that manages to keep it's local and authentic flair. A really beautiful city where always something is going on.

Oaxaca

The capital of the state with the same name. One of the most hearty and welcoming places that I have been to in Mexico. Especially when the Oaxaquenos start dancing to Kumbia at night in the park...