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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

Panama Canal & City Sightseeing Tour Including Miraflores Locks BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $100
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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate and Sarchi Arts and Craft BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $101
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Albatros Tamarindo Sailing Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $92
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Places to visit in Central America

La Fortuna de San Carlos BEST FOR: Hot Spring, Waterfall, River Rafting / Tubing
Panama City BEST FOR: Landmark, Historic Walking Area, Shopping Mall
San Pedro BEST FOR: Scuba / Snorkeling, Reef, Water Sport
Roatan BEST FOR: Scuba / Snorkeling, Beach, Zipline
Manuel Antonio BEST FOR: Beach, Nightlife, Kayaking / Canoeing
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Popular things to do in Central America

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Playa Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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Panama Canal
Panama City
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve
San Pedro
4.8
Duration: 5 hours
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Tabacon Hot Springs
La Fortuna
4.4
Duration: 4h 30 min

Nature in Central America

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Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz
Vara Blanca
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano National Park
3.5
Duration: 4h 30 min

Hidden gems in Central America

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ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal
Cayo
4.9
Duration: 5 hours
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Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
Orange Walk District
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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The Belize Zoo
La Democracia
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Monumento Natural Semuc Champey
Lanquin
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Central America

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
4.5
Duration: 6 hours
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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
Belize District
4.6
Duration: 5h 30 min
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Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Cano Negro
4.5
Duration: 6 hours
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Proyecto Asis
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Wildlife in Central America

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Scuba & Snorkeling
San Pedro
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
Hopkins
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Mesoamerican Reef (Belize Barrier Reef)
Belize District
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Utila
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Central America

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Blue Island Divers
Sandy Bay
4.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Little French Key
Roatan
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
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West Bay Beach
West Bay
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Xetulul Theme Park
Retalhuleu
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Tortuguero Infocenter Tours
Tortuguero
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Panama Surf School
San Carlos
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Pasion Costa Rica
Santa Elena
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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Nativos Tours
Matagalpa
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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