Travel Stories

• beaches

• activities

9 min read • May 3, 2022

Planning a trip to Central America? Read up on our picks of the can’t-miss places to visit in the region, from coral reefs to Mayan ruins and beyond.

• sustainable travel

• connections

6 min read • May 1, 2022

You wouldn't want to spoil Central America's tropical shores, ancient ruins and pristine jungles! Here are the best places to stay for a sustainable escape.

• national parks

• activities

6 min read • Apr 20, 2022

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

• activities

• water sports

6 min read • Apr 17, 2022

From budget-conscious beginners to certified divers, if you’re looking for the best places to snorkel and dive in Central America, start with these eight sites.

• activities

• hiking

8 min read • Apr 7, 2022

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.

• solo travel

• connections

7 min read • Apr 5, 2022

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…

• hiking

• activities

8 min read • Apr 3, 2022

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.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

8 min read • Mar 19, 2022

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.

• archaeology

• art and culture

7 min read • Mar 8, 2022

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.

• beaches

• activities

9 min read • Mar 6, 2022

The islands of Central America have beaches and reefs to rival anywhere in the Caribbean, but they're much less explored. Here's our pick of the best.

• beaches

• activities

8 min read • Mar 1, 2022

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

• hiking

• activities

9 min read • Feb 13, 2022

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.

• beaches

• activities

9 min read • Feb 10, 2022

However you like to surf, read up on our guide to Caribbean tubes in Panama, big beach breaks in Costa Rica and top more places to surf in Central America.

• solo travel

• connections

10 min read • Dec 10, 2021

Whether it’s the atmosphere or the culture, some places are naturally suited for people traveling alone. These 10 spots are perfect for solo travelers.

2 min read • Jul 16, 2021

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

• wildlife and nature

• activities

3 min read • Jun 28, 2021

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.

• sustainable travel

• connections

7 min read • Oct 9, 2020

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

• sports

• activities

3 min read • Sep 1, 2020

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.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Aug 25, 2020

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

• cruise

• activities

7 min read • Aug 7, 2020

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.

• sports

• activities

4 min read • Jul 22, 2020

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

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Feb 6, 2020

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…