Costa Rica
Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty.
Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty.
Snorkelling, bird-watching, monkeys and waterfalls. Laid-back locals and backpacker prices.
Guatemala is a magical place.
Central American jungle meets azure Caribbean reefs in this mysterious Mayan realm.
Smouldering volcanos, colonial architecture and a stunning Caribbean coastline.
Awash in hot springs and waterfalls – with an unrivaled collection of national parks and wilderness areas, cloud forests of quetzals, and endless savannah exploding into raucous color come rainfall – there is no end to this region’s gifts.
The Nicoya Peninsula, a hook-shaped, beach-fringed and sun-drenched strip of land, has always figured prominently in the history of Costa Rica.
Engineering marvels and tropical wilderness. Great for budget-conscious backpackers.
Natural and cultural wonderland perfect for independent adventurers and surfers.
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Despite Tico speed demons and lumbering big rigs, the Interamericana, which bisects the travel hub of Liberia, offers a wide-angle view of the region.
The cloud-covered mountains of the Cordillera de Talamanca and the volcanic peaks of the Cordillera Central effectively split Costa Rica down its spine, creating a very real division between the ‘Caribbean side’ and the rest of Costa Rica.
Although the Central Valley is one of the world’s principal coffee-growing centers, the cultural and political environment of the region has matured greatly in recent years.
The northern Nicoya coastline in a snapshot: white-sand beaches, rugged green hills, azure waters, stucco subdivisions.
History is palpable in Western Honduras.
With its varied landscape of both wet and dry tropical rain forests and a sun-drenched coastline teeming with big fish and even bigger surf, the central Pacific coast is one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica for hikers, anglers,...
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