The Roavi Blog
Stories from people who live there.
Travel tips, city guides, and local insights from the Roavi team.
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Become a Local Friend
How Much Can You Earn as a Tour Guide in the Dominican Republic? (2026)
Real numbers on what local guides earn in the DR in 2026 — hourly rates, monthly income, and why hosting travelers independently beats working for a tour company.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
Budget · Mexico City
How Much Does a Trip to Mexico Cost in 2026?
Cheap flights, cheap food, incredible value — here's what a trip to Mexico costs in 2026, with daily budgets for every type of traveler and how to save.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Budget · Medellín
How Much Does a Trip to Colombia Cost in 2026?
Colombia is one of South America's best-value destinations — here's exactly what a 2026 trip costs, with daily budgets and the smartest ways to save.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Budget · Santo Domingo
How Much Does a Trip to the Dominican Republic Cost?
All-inclusive resort or independent travel? Here's what a trip to the Dominican Republic really costs in 2026, with daily budgets and how to save big.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
City Guides · Cancún
Things to Do in Cancún Beyond the Resort (2026)
Cancún is more than the Hotel Zone. From cenotes and Mayan ruins to the real downtown food scene — here's what locals recommend doing in Cancún in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··4 min read
Safety · Cancún
Is Cancún Safe in 2026? What Travelers Need to Know
Cancún is one of the most visited places in the Americas — here's the honest 2026 safety picture for the Hotel Zone, downtown, and day trips, with practical tips.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
City Guides · Tulum
Things to Do in Tulum 2026: Beyond the Beach Clubs
Tulum is more than Instagram beach clubs. From cliffside ruins and jungle cenotes to the real town beyond the hype — here's what to do in Tulum in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Safety · Tulum
Is Tulum Safe in 2026? An Honest Guide for Travelers
Tulum's reputation has shifted in recent years. Here's the honest 2026 safety picture — what's real, what's overblown, and how to have a safe trip.
Oscar Garcia··4 min read
City Guides · Punta Cana
Things to Do in Punta Cana Beyond the Resort (2026 Guide)
Punta Cana is more than an all-inclusive. From real beaches and islands to local towns and adventure parks — here's what to do in Punta Cana in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
Safety · Punta Cana
Is Punta Cana Safe in 2026? What Travelers Need to Know
Punta Cana is the Caribbean's most popular resort destination — here's the honest 2026 safety picture for resorts, beaches, excursions, and getting around.
Oscar Garcia··8 min read
City Guides · Playa del Carmen
Things to Do in Playa del Carmen in 2026: A Local's Guide
Beyond Fifth Avenue and the beach clubs — cenotes, Cozumel, Mayan ruins, and the real Playa. Here's what locals recommend doing in Playa del Carmen in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Safety · Playa del Carmen
Is Playa del Carmen Safe in 2026? An Honest Guide
Playa del Carmen is one of the Riviera Maya's most popular towns — here's the honest 2026 safety picture for the beach, Fifth Avenue, nightlife, and day trips.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read