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Costa Rica mountains and hillside was amazing. view into valley was unbelievable. It was so much green for miles, and miles. cloud formation.

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Overview

With cerulean seas and verdant forests, magnificent Maya ruins and smoking volcanoes, Central America is like a tropical fairy tale except all of it is real.

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Best Things to Do

Colonial cities, adventure treks, scuba diving, surfing: all there is to do in Central America can be overwhelming. Here’s our guide to the region’s best.

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Best Places to Visit

You'll find stunning lakeside scenery, laid-back beaches and ancient archaeological sites in Central America. Here are 14 of the top spots.

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