The building of the Panama Canal, begun by the French in the early 1880s and completed by the USA just as the First World War started, transformed this part of Central America. The city is comfortably the largest in Panama, its population of 2 million being half of the country’s...
Costa Rica is famous for its wildlife, both within its jungles but also on its two coastlines. The Pacific is 120 miles (around 190 kilometres) to the west and the Caribbean is almost the same distance to the east. The central location of San Jose within the Central American country...
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America and a less-trodden path for travellers. This overlooked country is your ticket to an authentic, affordable adventure and it's one of the most budget-friendly destinations in Central America. With only one major city (the capital, Managua) and a handful of smaller ones,...
This Central American country with coastlines on both the Caribbean and the Pacific has the reputation of being an excellent example of a country with strong ties to the environment. Its population is just around 5 million with about 350,000 living in its capital San Jose, the first place...
From postcard-perfect beaches to the verdant, tropical jungle with canopies that hide secret waterfalls to volcanoes that tower over it all, Costa Rica is about as close to paradise as you can get. Over 25% of Costa Rica’s land is protected with national parks and reserves, making it one...
Belize is the 'Jewel in the heart of the Caribbean basin', a Central American country on the eastern coast. Bordered by Mexico and Guatemala, Belize is covered in lush tropical forests, and the beaches in Belize are beautiful. Belizeans are laid back and enjoy socialising locally, making its small...
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