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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
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Places to visit in Central America

La Fortuna de San Carlos BEST FOR: Nature, Adventure, Parks
Panama City BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Shopping, Museums
San Pedro BEST FOR: Wildlife, Adventure, Nightlife
Roatan BEST FOR: Wildlife, Beaches, Adventure
Manuel Antonio BEST FOR: Beaches, Adventure, Nightlife
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve
San Pedro
4.7
Duration: 5​h
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Playa Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
4.3
Duration: 4​h
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Panama Canal
Panama City
4.6
Duration: 4​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
4.4
Duration: 8​h
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Tikal
Tikal National Park
4.8
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

Hidden gems in Central America

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ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal
Cayo
4.9
Duration: 5​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
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Altun Ha
Belize District
4.5
Duration: 3​h

Parks 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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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
Belize District
4.6
Duration: 5​h 30​min
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Proyecto Asis
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Cano Negro
4.5
Duration: 6​h

Wildlife in Central America

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Scuba & Snorkeling
San Pedro
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Utila
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
Hopkins
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Nature & Wildlife Tours
Roatan
4.8
Duration: 4​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
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Blue Island Divers
Sandy Bay
4.8
Duration: 3​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Toucan Rescue Ranch
San Isidro
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Syltravel Day Tours
San Jose
4.8
Duration: 6​h
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Nicaragua Spanish Lessons
Granada
4.5
Duration: 3​h
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Panama Surf School
San Carlos
4.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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