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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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Roatan Shore Excursion: Small-Group West Bay Beach Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $35
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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
Roatan BEST FOR: Wildlife, Adventure, Beaches
Monteverde BEST FOR: Adventure, Wildlife, Nightlife
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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
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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

Nature in Central America

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Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero
4.4
Duration: 8​h
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La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz
Vara Blanca
4.4
Duration: 4​h
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano National Park
3.6
Duration: 5​h

Hidden gems in Central America

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Tikal
Tikal National Park
4.8
Duration: 8​h
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Cayo
4.9
Duration: 8​h
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Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
Orange Walk District
4.8
Duration: 3​h
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Monumento Natural Semuc Champey
Lanquin
4.8
Duration: 2​h

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
4.4
Duration: 3​h
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Utila
4.7
Duration: 3​h
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Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
Hopkins
4.2
Duration: 3​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Central America

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The Belize Zoo
La Democracia
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Little French Key
Roatan
4.4
Duration: 4​h
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West Bay Beach
West Bay
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min

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
Flow Trips
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.9
Duration: 4​h
Salto
La Fortuna de San Carlos
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Tree of Life Wildlife Rescue Center and Botanical Gardens
Cahuita
4.7
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Bosa Tours & Travel
Managua
5.0
Duration: 4​h
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Nativos Corcovado
Drake Bay
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Luxury Atv Tours
Tamarindo
4.9
Duration: 4​h
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