Central American Travel Guides & Articles on Traveling Central America

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About Caesar Park Hotel Panama City in Panama

If you plan on visiting Panama and need a hotel, you might be interested in the Sheraton Panama Hotel & Convention Center, formerly known as the Caesar Park Hotel. This five-star hotel offers rooms starting at just $120 per night as of 2009. ...

About Copan

Located in Honduras, near the border of Guatemala, the village of Copan is a quiet, peaceful place that is best known for the Copan ruins that are situated less than a mile from town. The Copan ruins are as old as 465 A.D. and were built by the Maya.

About Costa Rica

With its rich biodiversity and pristine beaches, Costa Rica draws birdwatchers and surfers, as well as retirees and young backpackers. More than 25 percent of the country's total land mass is protected as national parks. Its stable government and...

About Panama City

Panama City is the most populous city in Panama in addition to being the country's capital. The city is located on the Gulf of Panama and is a driving force behind the economy, which is largely attributed to the commerce that is created from the ...

About Puntarenas

Puntarenas is a vast Costa Rican province and the name of a beachside city along the country's Pacific Coast. In Spanish, Puntarenas means "Sandy Point," an apt description of this coastal region that includes miles of beaches, mountains and jungle.

About San Juan Del Sur

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, is a quiet getaway for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. For more than 100 years, people have been going to the coastal town for vacations or to live.

About the Hilton Papagayo in Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers many beautiful resorts and hotels to stay at when you are traveling in the area. If you are looking for a place that can serve as a vacation destination, you might want to check out the Hilton Papagayo. With luxury accommodation...

About the Wildlife in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is teaming with wildlife. According to Carrol L. Henderson, author of "Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica," there are more than 505,000 species of plants and animals in the country: 1,500 are vertebrates, 10,000 are plants and t...

About Things to Do at Playa Flamingo in Costa Rica

Playa Flamingo, located on the Gold Coast region of western Costa Rica, has some of the best beaches in the country. It also has the largest sea port in Costa Rica, named Flamingo Marina. With the help of the marina, you can find exciting things ...

About Things to Do in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica

Playa Conchal, Costa Rica is a beach located about 200 miles from the capital city of San Jose. Featuring white sand and 2 1/2 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, this beach is known for its clear blue waters, secluded location and fabulous recreat...

About Things to Do in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Playa Grande is a beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, specifically a part of the Marino Las Baulas National Park. Playa Grande is known for its breathtaking beauty and untarnished charm. It is one of the most popular beach destinations in all of Cos...

About Things to Do in Punta Coral, Costa Rica

Punta Coral is a beautiful part of the Central American nation of Costa Rica. Punta Coral is only accessible by boat. This untarnished, stunning area is a private reserve (because tropical dry forest is endangered and so rare) that is part of a t...

Activities in Coronado, Costa Rica

Coronado is a geographic area that includes the Costa Rican villages of San Isidro, San Antonio and Dulce Nombre. Situated outside of the bustling city of San Jose, no hotels exist in the rural, countryside setting of Coronado, but tourists and l...

Activities in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a beautiful country located in Central America. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With the nation's many picturesque beaches, volcanoes, rainforests and lakes, there is no shortage of exciting thi...

Adventure Travel to Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the place for adventure travel. It offers a wide variety of diversity and activities for everyone in the family.

Antigua & Western Highlands Travel Guide

The Antigua and Western Highlands are located in the central highlands of Guatemala. It is known for its active preservation of historic Spanish Baroque buildings and ruins in town. The skyline of Antigua boasts a number of volcanoes nearby. Anti...

Antigua Travel Tips

The Eastern Caribbean island of Antigua is a unique destination. There are a myriad of beaches and islets that make it popular for beachcombers and sailors. Historic sites, natural wonders and many recreation options make it a favorite destinatio...

Belize City Climate & Weather

Belize City is located in the country of Belize. Situated in Central America, Belize City borders Mexico and Guatemala and has a population of 288,000 people. The official language in Belize City is English and comprises of a large number of Mest...

Belize Climate & Weather

Knowing key weather conditions can make travel to Belize easier, so that travelers are able to make the most of their time in this fascinating nation.

Belize Destination Weddings

It is hard to imagine a better setting for a romantic destination wedding than Belize. Swaying palm trees, crystal blue water and private island retreats are but a few things Belize has to offer. Specializing in smaller intimate weddings, the res...

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