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Central America

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Scuba & Snorkeling Nature & Parks Beaches
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

Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $135
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Places to visit in Central America

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

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Panama Canal
Panama City
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
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Casco Viejo
Panama City
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
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Playa Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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West Bay Divers
West Bay
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in Central America

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Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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Metropolitan National Park
Panama City
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Half Moon Caye National Monument
Glovers Reef Atoll
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Central America

Bananarama Dive Center
West Bay
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Iglesia de La Merced
Granada
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Pura Aventura
El Guapote
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Xunantunich Mayan Ruins
Cayo
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Tours in Central America

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Boat Tours & Water Sports
Roatan
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
Salve Terra
La Cruz
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Sky Adventures Arenal Park
Arenal Volcano National Park
4.7
Duration: 4 hours

Adventure in Central America

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Roatan PaddleSports
West Bay
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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River Rafting & Tubing
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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River Rafting & Tubing
Belize City
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Zipline
Monteverde
4.2
Duration: 3 hours

Wildlife in Central America

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Cinquera Rain Forest Park
San Salvador
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Coral Dreams
Contadora Island
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve
San Pedro
4.8
Duration: 5 hours
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Coconut Tree Divers
West End
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

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Playa Hermosa
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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Osa Canopy Tour
Ballena
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Surcos Tours
Puerto Jimenez
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Dominical
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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