Panama has eluded the flood of tourism that has engulfed other Central American states like Costa Rica. But inevitably, tourism is growing in Panama as tourists flock to its jungles, historical sites and its two beautiful coastlines.
Brazil is the largest country in South and Central America, and therefore offers myriad opportunities for a vacation or tour. You can explore the Amazon River, romp on wide white-sand
beaches, fish for fierce piranhas, enjoy scenic mountain vista...
Guatemala has an unfortunate reputation as a risky place to travel. Perhaps more unfortunate is the fact that this reputation is well-deserved. To explore this beautiful country's Spanish charm, active volcanoes, jungle landscapes and Mayan ruins...
Despite its relatively small size, Belize is one of Central America's most diverse and prosperous nations, with a civilization heavily influenced by the
Caribbean, former colonizer Great Britain and its Central American roots. Every year, thousan...
The Panama Canal cuts across Panama to link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It opened in 1914 after years of accidents and false starts. It is 48 miles long and remains one of the most difficult feats of engineering in history.
About one-quarter of the population of the tiny Central American nation of Belize lives in its former capital, Belize City. Belize, which used to be called British Honduras, has one of the lowest population densities of any country in the entire ...
The country of Guatemala has a long and vibrant history. Officially known as the Republic of Guatemala, the region was originally populated by the ancient civilizations of Mayans and Toltec. Spain claimed the land in 1524 after the conquistador P...
Belize is a tropical Central American country with plenty of interesting sites to see. If you love nature, Belize is the vacation destination for you. Packed with verdant jungles and alive with roaming jaguars, this lush country also has soaring ...
Honduras is located in the heart of Central America, bordered by Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. This tiny nation of 7 million people is home to some great tourist attractions. Scenic beaches and rugg...
Costa Rica is a beautiful country on Central America that sees a great number of tourists every year. It is next to Nicaragua and Panama, with borders on the east and west/south of ocean: the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Its name translat...
Guatemala is a small country in the northern part of Central America, famous for its beautiful scenery and warm people. The country also has a reputation for violence, both among its people and toward foreign travelers. According to a report by t...
Las Cabezas de San Juan, literally translates into "The head of San Juan." It is a 178 hectare nature preserve at the tip of Fajardo in Puerto Rico. Free from the development of tourism and commercial structures--and housing five different ecosys...
The Maya Beach
resort is a charming, laid-back hotel catering more to travelers over tourists. It's not designed for luxury; it's a part of the beautiful nature of Belize. The hotel is perfect for relaxation, snorkeling, kayaking and bike riding....
Guatemala is a Central American country that borders the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean. Guatemala is nestled between
Mexico, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. A significant amount of Mayan ruins are located in Guatemala, making it a prime des...
Known as the "Land of Lakes and Volcanoes," Nicaragua is scattered with jungles, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, islands and giant fire-spewing cones, as well as traces of its colonial and turbulent post-colonial past.
Nicaragua is still a new destination for travelers because its struggles with revolution and civil war are still remembered by many. Nicaragua today, however, is a safe country and one of the most exciting places in Central America offering somet...
The Panama Canal was first conceived two centuries before the French tried to built it in the late 1800s. With the death of near 21,000 people and an unfinished canal, the French considered the canal a failure. The
United States took over the pro...
Panama City, the home of the world-famous Panama Canal, is a beautiful city with a rich history. It is near the Central American rain forests. At first glance, the city's metropolitan skyline masks the rich history behind its three construction p...
Guatemala, a developing country in Central American country that borders Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador, is a Spanish-speaking country that has a population of approximately one million people. Much of the population ...
