Central America Travel Stories

Nov 11, 2024 • 11 min read

Mayan culture in Central America spills out of ancient ruins in the jungle and swirls around busy hill town markets. Here are the top Maya sites to visit.

Aug 22, 2024 • 8 min read

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.

Aug 1, 2024 • 7 min read

Wax up the boots for this guide to the best hikes in Central America, which features Costa Rica's sloth jungles, Nicaragua's active volcanos, and more.

Jul 31, 2024 • 5 min read

Central America has dive and snorkel sites to suit every interest and ability. Take your pick from eight of our absolute favorites.

Jul 30, 2024 • 8 min read

Unfurl the towel and ready the surfboard – this guide to the best beaches in Central America hops from Belize to Panama on the hunt for paradise.

Jul 11, 2024 • 9 min read

With tubes in Panama, big beach breaks in Costa Rica and A-frames in Nicaragua, here's our guide to the best places to surf in Central America.

Jun 26, 2024 • 7 min read

Where can you glimpse whales in the Pacific, spy stalking jaguars in the jungle and swim coral reefs? Central America is a wildlife-lovers paradise.

Jun 25, 2024 • 5 min read

Enjoy all the beauty and wonder of Central America without leaving a trace on one of these incredible sustainable escapes.

Jun 28, 2022 • 7 min read

By picking the right season, taking the bus, shopping at local markets and following other tips, you can have a Central American adventure on a budget.

Jun 21, 2022 • 4 min read

Thousands of years of cacao expertise make Latin America and the Caribbean the ideal region for chocolate tours.

Apr 20, 2022 • 6 min read

Our list of the best national parks in Central America includes sloth jungles in Costa Rica, turtle-filled oceans in Guatemala and much more.

Apr 5, 2022 • 7 min read

Central America is the sort of place where you can scan the rainforest canopy for monkeys in the morning, soak in volcano-heated hot springs at lunchtime…

Mar 19, 2022 • 8 min read

It's easy to zip around Central America by bus, boat and plane, hopping from Mayan ruins to jungles and tropical beaches. Here's what you need to know.

Jul 16, 2021 • 2 min read

From August 1, Costa Rica will drop its mandatory health insurance requirement for fully vaccinated visitors.

Jun 28, 2021 • 4 min read

From volcano surfing to roasting marshmallows over molten rock, the chain of volcanoes that make up Central America's spine is not short on adventure.

Oct 9, 2020 • 7 min read

Their latest trek finds the actors crossing 13 countries and two continents on electric motorcycles.

Sep 1, 2020 • 3 min read

Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.

Aug 25, 2020 • 6 min read

From grumpy volcanoes to labyrinthine limestone caves, Costa Rica offers a never-ending array of natural wonders that keep visitors coming back.

Aug 7, 2020 • 8 min read

From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.

Jul 22, 2020 • 3 min read

Driving the Pan-American Highway is the tire-testing, gas-guzzling road trip of dreams. Here's what you need to know.

Feb 6, 2020 • 5 min read

Rio isn't the only city that knows how to celebrate Carnival in style. In the week leading up to Lent, millions of people across Latin America take to the…

Nov 15, 2019 • 5 min read

Done Mexico City, Buenos Aires and São Paulo? Check out these seven lesser-known Latin American cities that live and breathe art.