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From ancient Mayan ruins to stunning volcanoes and some of the most picturesque beaches in the world, Central America is an exciting and beautiful place to spend your vacation.
Located between North America and South America, Central America is made up of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
For beach lovers, Central America is a beach paradise, with warm waters, soft sand and flourishing and beautiful marine life. Some of the best Central American beaches are Placencia in Belize, San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua, Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica, Bocas Del Toro in Panama and Roatan in the Bay Islands of Honduras. Surfing, diving and snorkeling are popular in many of these locations. However, although the beaches of Central America are stunning and hugely popular, there are still many other destinations that tourists shouldn’t miss out on.
Lake Atitlán in Guatemala is one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet. This volcanic lake is surrounded by three volcanoes and kayaking, jet skiing and other activities are offered. While at Lake Atitlán, head up to the top of the mountain between San Juan and San Marcos on horseback to see the Indian’s Head. Hikers and horseback riders will also enjoy visiting the region’s national parks, which include the second largest rainforest in the Western hemisphere.
Tourists looking for a taste of history will enjoy visiting the Ancient Mayan ruins in Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Central America is also home to the Western Hemisphere’s oldest colonial city, Granada in Nicaragua, and the colonial towns of Antigua and Quetzaltenango in Guatemala, Juayua and Sochitoto in El Salvador, and Gracias and Comayagua in Honduras.
One of the largest attractions for tourists is Central American food, which is a delicious mix of Caribbean, Spanish, Mexican, North and South American cuisine. Fried chicken and fruit smoothies mesh with beans, rice, chilies, seafood and pork. If you are visiting different countries in Central America, be sure to try the unique cuisine in each country.
Central America is an exciting and beautiful travel destination, filled with unique culture, amazing food, beautiful beaches, history and fun. Spend time getting to know the terrain and culture to see what makes this region such a great vacation spot. |
