Must-see entertainment in Central America
Panama City
Located within the City of Knowledge, the old Clayton cinema is one of the city’s best examples of 'Bellavistina' architecture, a Hispanic neo-classical…
Quetzaltenango
Just off the park's southwest corner, the 19th-century former Convent of Bethlehem now houses Xela's premier cultural center. Besides photo and art…
Central Valley & Highlands
The best way to meet some locals is by attending a game at Alajuela’s own fútbol (soccer) stadium. Games by champion local team La Liga are always…
Managua
Look around for flyers (or check their Facebook page) for happenings at this thatch-roofed cultural center. You get everything from Bee Gees cover bands…
Ambergris Caye
A cinema and performing-arts center just north of the bridge, with two theaters, a concession stand and a full bar. One theater seats 300, the other 150,…
Belize City
The casino at the Princess Hotel is an informal and fun place to try to boost your budget, with roulette, poker and blackjack tables, plus hundreds of…
Managua
The national baseball stadium is absolutely packed between mid-November and early April, when Nicaragua’s four professional teams, including the Managua…
Panama City
A good opportunity to see traditional Panamanian folk dancing, this dinner show is a classic. Sure it’s touristy, but it's nicely done just the same…
Mal País & Santa Teresa
This Argentine-owned restaurant is a popular spot for dinner and drinks by candlelight (Grandma's pork gets rave reviews). But things really pick up after…
David
This old-style movie theater at the Gran Hotel Nacional has six screens and is the perfect spot to catch up on all the ‘latest’ Hollywood films; the…
Little Corn Island
Head up the hill in the center of the island on weekends to catch local baseball games. You'll know when they're on because there will be no one around in…
La Sala de Teatro Justo Rufino Garay
Managua
Fans of alternative theater should check out the program at this small, not-for-profit theater space, which specializes in experimental, contemporary…
Managua
In the very ritzy hill suburb of Las Colinas to the south of town, this center hosts some of the city’s best cultural events, including cinema, theater,…
Southwestern Nicaragua
This stadium, just south of town on the Panamericana (Pan-American Hwy), hosts one of the most competitive leagues in Nicaragua – joining thousands of…
San José
This theater hosts performances sponsored by the Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano, a cultural center that promotes ties between Costa Rica and…
San José
This English-language performance troupe has been around since the 1950s and presents several plays a year. They perform in venues around town; call or go…
Granada
The Tex-Mex dishes here are seriously hit and miss, so we suggest you come here for sunset cocktails, a great view of Convento San Francisco and live…
Managua
Always worth a look, this bohemian little space in front of Parque Las Palmas hosts poetry and open-mic nights on Wednesday, electronica DJs on Thursday…
Belmopan
The US embassy hosts free outdoor movie nights once a month at Governor General Field. Movies start at dark; if it's raining the screening moves to the…
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This 45-seat theater shows a fun rotation of popular American movies and cartoons for kids. Admission is free if you spend US$10 at the hotel's restaurant…
San José
A jam-packed shocking-pink building offering everything from roulette to slot machines and what has to be the highest density of prostitutes in the city.
Boquete
Hosts local theater and special events like the Tuesday Market. Check with your hotel or the tourist office about current offerings.
Estadio Municipal Karen Tucker
Corn Islands
This large, well-manicured ballpark with cinder-block walls hosts regular games on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting.
Puerto Limón
This stadium isn't architecturally significant, but since 1887 it has drawn Limón residents and visitors to the diamond.
Belize City
The two-screen Princess cinema shows first-run Hollywood films, though usually a bit later than their US release dates.
Panama City
A historical spot in Casco Viejo to see live performances. Diverse events include opera, theater and film festivals.
Tegucigalpa
A modern multiscreen cineplex inside the Multiplaza Mall that mainly shows Hollywood films with Spanish subtitles.
Guatemala City
Shows a range of Hollywood movies, sometimes in English with Spanish subtitles. This mall can be dicey after dark.
León
Often screens art-house movies in French and Spanish, and sponsors concerts. Drop in for its monthly program.
Managua
This bigger-is-better mall has six screens and shows blockbuster movies with English subtitles.
Estadio Nacional Tiburcio Carías Andino
Tegucigalpa
This stadium across the river from Comayagüela hosts soccer games and other sporting matches.
Managua
Close to Barrio Bolonia. Mostly mainstream Hollywood films are screened with subtitles.
Panama City
Plays and musicals are scheduled regularly at this theater near Vía Transístmica.
León
León's cinema shows many big-budget American films, either dubbed or with subtitles.
Panama City
Next to the Albrook bus terminal. There’s also a Cinemark in the Multiplaza Mall.
Belize City
The MCC Grounds are Belize's main venue to watch football and cricket matches.
San José
This popular multiplex has 10 screens showing the latest Hollywood flicks.
