Central America

Central America has the good fortune of lying between both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, making it an ideal location for anyone wanting to escape to a tropical environment. Unlike nearby areas, Central America typically only has two seasons – the dry season (November – May) and the rainy season (June – October).

We’ve been fortunate enough to travel around most of the countries in Central America, and even ended up living in Costa Rica for a while too! As avid travelers, we’ve put together blogs from our adventures that detail where to stay, the best activities, and important things to know while traveling through these areas.

You can find all our content below, separated into sections that are meant to help out tourists just like us! Our goal is to share what we’ve learned so others can explore Central America and discover just how awesome this part of the world truly is.

We hope you enjoy these articles. Safe travels!

Top
Destinations

Planning
Essentials

Sitting at a pool on ometepe island

21 BEST Places to Visit in Central America

Bailey volcano boarding on Cerro Negro near Leon, Nicaragua

8 Best Places to visit in Nicaragua (and 24 Fun Things to do!)

Lake Atitlan seen in Guatemala on a sunny day

7 Absolute BEST Places to Visit in Guatemala (2026 Traveler Guide!)

bike riding on the beach in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

17 BEST Places to Visit in Costa Rica

The beautiful streets of San Jose, Costa Rica

Where to Stay in San Jose, Costa Rica

Panama City Panama cityscape

Where to Stay in Panama City, Panama: 5 Areas & Hotels

Bailey walks along the edge of one of the pools at Semuc Champey in Guatemalal

10-Day Guatemala Itinerary – The BEST Places and Things to do

The ancient Xunantunich Mayan Ruins seen on a tour in Belize

How to Spend SEVEN DAYS in Belize: The Best 7-Day Itinerary

Skyscrapers seen on a sunny day in Panama City Panama

How to Spend THREE DAYS in Panama City, Panama: 3-Day Itinerary

Popular
Attractions

A yacht sails past a small island in the San Blas Islands, Panama

12 Things to KNOW Before Booking a Trip to the San Blas Islands

Large temple at the ruins of Tikal in the center square area

12 Things to KNOW Before Visiting Tikal, Guatemala

Santa Ana Volcano Crater in El Salvador

Santa Ana Volcano Hike – Everything You Need to Know

A couple take a selfie on the Ruta de Las Flores, El Salvador

Explore the Ruta de las Flores – El Salvador’s Cultural Gem

Semuc Champey from the viewpoint

Guide To Semuc Champey, Guatemala and Best Things To Do

The Fuego Volcano erupting as seen from the Acatenango Volcano

ULTIMATE Guide to the Acatenango Volcano Hike, Guatemala

Bailey by the Cerro Negro crater while volcano boarding in Nicaragua

11 Things to Know Before Volcano Boarding in Leon, Nicaragua

Bailey surfing in San Juan del Sur

ULTIMATE Guide to Surfing in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (For ALL Skill Levels!)

A howler monkey climbs a branch in Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica

Guide to Visiting Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica

Border
Crossing Guides

A chicken bus in Central America used to cross from Panama to Costa Rica

Panama to Costa Rica Border Crossing Guide

Costa Rica to Nicaragua Border Crossing Guide

Chicken bus from nicaragua to el Salvador

Nicaragua to El Salvador – Central America’s Most Dangerous Border and Journey

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Posts

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