Central American Travel Guides & Articles on Traveling Central America

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Days Inn Hotel New York Reviews

This budget-friendly hotel in New York is located just a short walk from the subway station and a short ride into the heart of Manhattan. The rooms were small, but the king-size bed was large and comfortable. There is a small parking lot with lim...

Destination Weddings in Belize City

Belize City is still one of the well-kept secrets of Central America. Its beautiful beaches, nearby rain forest and modern amenities offer destination wedding venue options that can range from an ocean view to a Mayan Temple. Planning a destinati...

Destination Weddings in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, couples could get married on a beach, in a rain forest, beside a waterfall or on top of a volcano. They could experience the wonder of natural beauty so incredible that it will take their breath away as they begin their life togeth...

Ecuador Travel Safety

Ecuador is a geographically diverse country with hospitable residents that is located in South America. Travel to Ecuador and marvel at your proximity to the Amazon Rainforest, the glaciated Andean volcanoes, the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean and ...

Exciting Things to Do in Costa Rica

With its tropical climate, active volcanoes, colorful wildlife, lush rain forests and miles of soft sand and warm water, Costa Rica can be anything you want it to be. Adventure junkie? Between hiking, surfing and zip-lining, you'll have plenty ...

Facts About El Salvador

El Salvador is a Central American country that, according to the World Factbook, is just a bit smaller in area than the state of Massachusetts. El Salvador is located adjacent to two other Central American nations--Honduras and Guatemala--with th...

Facts About Guatemala

The Republic of Guatemala has a long history. It was originally populated by Mayans and Toltec, but Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado claimed the land for Spain in 1524. For centuries, it operated as a colony of the Spanish empire until its ...

Facts About La Paz, Mexico

La Paz is the capital for the state of Baja California Sur in Mexico. It is a center of commerce and tourism in the area, and has the largest population of any city in the Baja peninsula. Founded in the 1500s, it lies in the south of the peninsul...

Facts About Tajumulco Mountain in Guatemala

A at 4220 meters, Tajumulco volcano is the highest peak in both Guatemala and Central America. The mountaintop views on a clear day extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, and include several volcanoes and Lake Atitlan.

Facts About the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is located in Panama and is one of the largest engineering projects ever. The canal, which opened in 1914, joins the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and has had a major impact on the shipping industry; vessels no longer had to take ...

Facts on Belize

Belize is a Central American country that has been part of a number of different empires during its time, including the Mayan, Spanish and British. It is the only country in the region whose official language is English.

Facts on Belize, Mexico

Belize is a small, Central American country that shares a small border and an important part of its cultural history with Mexico, its much larger northern neighbor. Both countries are situated on a short stretch of the Caribbean Sea. Following a...

Facts on El Salvador

El Salvador is the most populous Central American nation, but it is also the region's smallest. It lies on the Pacific Ocean's Gulf of Fonseca. Despite a tropical climate, El Salvador does not have a booming tourism industry, although the governm...

Facts on Guatemala

Guatemala is a Central American nation that is 42,042 miles in area and is bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, which has a population of almost 5 ...

Facts on Panama

Panama is located in Central America, sits on an isthmus and connects South and North America. It is perhaps best known for the Panama Canal, a man-made structure that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Panama was first settled in the 16th...

Family Travel to Costa Rica

The oldest democracy in Latin America, Costa Rica beckons international tourists with its promise of an adventurous yet comparatively safe destination well-suited to the family vacation. Costa Rica's varied terrain and abundant activities appeal ...

Fishing Regulations in Costa Rica

Fishing the Costa Rican open seas is a relatively simple process, so long as you follow the rules in place to keep the area's sport fishing and aquatic life thriving.

Food in Granada, Nicaragua

People in Granada, Nicaragua, make use of meat sources, fruits and vegetables native to the country in creating traditional dishes. In addition to countrywide choices such as corn and plantains, Granada offers local fish, cheeses and produce.

Fun Facts About El Salvador

Located in Central America, El Salvador is the region's smallest country. Bordered by Guatemala, Honduras and the Pacific Ocean, El Salvador's capital city is San Salvador. Republica de El Salvador is the country's official name.

Fun Facts About the Panama Canal

First opened in 1914, the Panama Canal is considered one of the great engineering endeavors of the modern age. Used to shorten shipping routes from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, the canal can accommodate ships from small private boats ...

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