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Central America
With cerulean seas and verdant forests, magnificent Maya ruins and smoking volcanoes, Central America is like a tropical fairy tale – except all of it is real.
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Budget Travel
Why Central America is great for budget travelers
Jun 28, 2022 • 7 Min read
By picking the right season, taking the bus, shopping at local markets and following other tips, you can have a Central American adventure on a budget.
History
Why you should take a cacao tour in Latin America
Jun 21, 2022 • 5 Min read
Thousands of years of cacao expertise make Latin America and the Caribbean the ideal region for chocolate tours.
Beaches
The 14 best Places to visit in Central America: ruins, reefs, and romantic beaches
May 3, 2022 • 9 Min read
Planning a trip to Central America? Read up on our picks of the can’t-miss places to visit in the region, from coral reefs to Mayan ruins and beyond.
Sustainable Travel
Where to stay in Central America for a truly sustainable adventure
May 1, 2022 • 6 Min read
You wouldn't want to spoil Central America's tropical shores, ancient ruins and pristine jungles! Here are the best places to stay for a sustainable escape.
National Parks
The 10 best national parks in Central America offer sea turtles, Mayan pyramids and volcanoes
Apr 20, 2022 • 6 Min read
Our list of the best national parks in Central America includes sloth jungles in Costa Rica, turtle-filled oceans in Guatemala and much more.
Activities
Central America's best places to snorkel and scuba dive
Apr 17, 2022 • 6 Min read
From budget-conscious beginners to certified divers, if you’re looking for the best places to snorkel and dive in Central America, start with these eight sites.
Activities
The 7 best places to see wildlife in Central America
Apr 7, 2022 • 8 Min read
Where can you glimpse whales in the Pacific, spy stalking jaguars in the jungle, and swim coral reefs? Central America is a wildlife-lovers paradise.
Solo Travel
8 perfect places in Central America for solo travelers
Apr 5, 2022 • 7 Min read
Central America is the sort of place where you can scan the rainforest canopy for monkeys in the morning, soak in volcano-heated hot springs at lunchtime…
Hiking
The 8 best hikes in Central America include smoking volcanoes and sloth-filled jungles
Apr 3, 2022 • 8 Min read
Wax up the boots for this guide to the best hikes in Central America, which features Costa Rica's sloth jungles, Nicaragua's active volcanos, and more.
