Caravan Tours Blog – USA, Canada, Central America

Welcome to our Caravan Tours blog. You’ll find helpful and insightful articles with a wealth of information on what to see and things to do when vacationing with Caravan Tours. Discover interesting facts about our USA tours including the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion Park tour, our Mt Rushmore and Yellowstone Park tour, and our New England Fall Foliage tour. There are also great articles about Canada’s Nova Scotia and the Canadian Rockies, plus Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala in Central America!

Best Cenotes In The Riviera Maya

Cenotes can feel magical. Webster’s Dictionary defines “cenote” as, “a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán.” Cenotes were a primary source of accessible freshwater in ancient…

Is Panama Worth Visiting?

About 2.5 million people across the globe travel to visit Panama each year. This tropical country seems to have it all: sailing, snorkeling, and beaches; bustling, colorful, multicultural cityscapes; traditional indigenous villages in the nation’s…

Is Guadalajara, Mexico Safe?

Guadalajara is an exciting city, the bustling capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco. It often finds itself central to global affairs. One year, it might host an international summit of Heads of State; the next, it's the locale of the Pan-American…

5 Best Latin American Countries To Visit In Retirement

If you're like most retirees in the U.S. and Canada, you’ve set aside 5% to 10% of your annual budget to travel. International trips are a life-affirming way to spend your time as an older adult. Yet, not all destinations are senior-friendly.…

Best Time to Visit Sedona

Sedona is a beautiful town in Arizona. Though fewer than 10,000 people live there, it's earned its reputation as a haven of the arts, a touchstone of cinematic history, and a site of extraordinary natural beauty. Situated in the Coconino…

Exploring Navajo Trading Posts

Between the 1860s and early 20th century, trading posts were a cornerstone of Native American life. They were centers of commerce and socializing among many diverse indigenous people across the American Southwest and Mexico. While there used…

Copper Canyon vs Grand Canyon

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The Grand Canyon is the most popular National Park in the United States—and for good reason. It’s beautiful stone ridges are iconic, a snapshot of America often seen on postcards. Copper Canyon, in Mexico, is another natural wonder. It,…

12 Fun Facts About Copper Canyon

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Copper Canyon is one of the most unique places on Earth. It's a sprawling, interconnected series of six canyons in the Sierra Madre mountains in Chihuahua, Mexico. Its geography is unusual: its peaks maintain a mountainous, seasonal alpine climate,…

Is Santo Domingo Safe? 2025 Safe Travel Update For Dominican Republic’s Capital

International travel can be an adventure! But there’s no adventure without a bit of risk. In this guide, learn about the risks travelers can face when visiting Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Then, explore reasonable precautions you…

Is Dominican Republic Safe? Risks Weighed By Travel Experts

Exploring The Caribbean Nation of The Dominican Republic: Is DR Safe? The Dominican Republic is a tropical country in the Caribbean, sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Visitors hoping to enjoy the natural wonders and rich culture…