Central America Travel Guide - Find out about Attractions and Countries<<>> This Central Americas travel guide information page deals with the bridge between the North and south and extends out to the Caribbean.
Visit Caribbean Best Deals Family Vacations & Holidays All Inclusive Resorts The countries that comprise the area are, from North to South: Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. It offers beautiful beaches, ancient temples, rainforests, jungles and much more. Have a look at this quick information on countries of Central America. Belize is the only English speaking Central America country and has the second largest barrier reef in the world. The 184-mile long reef is also the longest in the Northern hemisphere. There are of hundreds of cays, small, low-elevation sandy islands many with beautiful secluded beaches. The clear blue waters are full of whale sharks, stingrays and multi-coloured fish. Sometimes called the Nepal of the centre belt, Guatemala offers Mayan ruins such as Tikal, soaring forested mountains and magnificent volcanoes set in a stunningly beautiful country. Forty percent plus of its population is of Mayan descent, which can be seen in the culture and colour of the cities such as Antigua and in the many festivals. Small El Salvador again offers beautiful beaches, dense jungles, soaring volcanoes and wonderful ancient Maya sites. Honduras has some of the best Scuba Diving in the world around the Caribbean Bay Islands, Utila, Roatan, and Guanaja. The Mayan ruins at Copan are a main attraction as it is one of the largest Mayan sites in the region. Nicaragua is home to the largest freshwater volcanic island in the world and the second largest rainforest in the continent. Costa Rica or the rich coast is the most popular of the seven most likely because it is a democracy and is easy for travel from North America. The country boasts five percent of the world’s biodiversity so there is an abundance of flora and fauna but mostly flora in its lush jungles. No doubt it is a beautiful country and the most expensive in the area. Panama is more than the canal and is an impressive land bridge between North and South America. Here you can walk white sandy beaches or explore impenetrable rainforest.
For its size Central America packs in a lot of variety. An area of adventure, cultural diversity and wonderful natural beauty with a hospital population.
This compact region is very popular because it is easy to get to and get around, especially from the United States of America. Popular with backpackers, divers, trekkers and travelers the area promises and delivers much.
Many people recommend a prolonged visit to learn Spanish or you could learn the language before you go to enhance your experience.
Hopefully this information on attractions will be helpful.
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