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Central America

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Holidays in Central America provide the perfect opportunity to discover varied natural treasures, impressive Mayan ruins, busy city markets, and thriving ranches and farms, ideal for learning a little about the local culture. A region of tropical coasts and many volcanoes, Central America appeals to adventurous vacationers looking for extraordinary and sometimes challenging experiences. Make beaches the focus of your vacation in Central America, or split your time between archaeological sites and lush forests, home to many different species of animals you won't see anywhere else in the world.
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Top Central America tours
Aerial Tram and Zipline Tour from Jaco BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $79
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11-Day Tour from San Jose: Monteverde Cloud Forest and Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Parks BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $1,358
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2-in-1 Arenal Volcano Combo Tour: Volcano Hike and La Fortuna Waterfall BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $140
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Places to visit in Central America

La Fortuna de San Carlos BEST FOR: Nature, Adventure, Wildlife
Panama City BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Shopping, Museums
San Pedro BEST FOR: Wildlife, Adventure, Nightlife
Manuel Antonio BEST FOR: Beaches, Adventure, Nightlife
San Salvador BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Nature, Museums
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Panama Canal
Panama City
4.6
Duration: 4​h
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Playa Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
4.2
Duration: 4​h
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve
San Pedro
4.7
Duration: 5​h
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Tabacon Hot Springs
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.4
Duration: 6​h

Nature in Central America

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Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero
4.5
Duration: 8​h
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Cayo
4.9
Duration: 8​h
Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal)
Arenal Volcano National Park
4.1
Duration: 5​h
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La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Wildlife in Central America

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
4.5
Duration: 6​h
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Scuba & Snorkeling
San Pedro
4.3
Duration: 3​h
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Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
Hopkins
4.1
Duration: 3​h
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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
Belize District
4.6
Duration: 5​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Central America

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Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
Orange Walk District
4.8
Duration: 3​h
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The Belize Zoo
La Democracia
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Xunantunich
Cayo
4.9
Duration: 3​h
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Altun Ha
Belize District
4.6
Duration: 3​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Central America

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Little French Key
Roatan
4.4
Duration: 4​h
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Xetulul Theme Park
Retalhuleu
4.8
Duration: 4​h
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West Bay Beach
West Bay
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Barrigona Beach
Playa Samara
4.7
Duration: 4​h

Outdoors in Central America

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Sunyata Charters
Roatan
5.0
Duration: 3​h
Rum Punch II
San Pedro
5.0
Duration: 3​h
Salto
La Fortuna de San Carlos
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Flow Trips
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.8
Duration: 3​h

Featured attractions

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Chieton Moren
San Jose
4.8
Duration: 1​h
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Pasion Costa Rica
Santa Elena
5.0
Duration: 3​h
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Kids Saving the Rain Forest
Quepos
4.4
Duration: 3​h
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Kuna Vela Sailing Tours
Playas del Coco
4.9
Duration: 4​h
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