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Central America Holidays & Tours
Central America Holidays include Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
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Belize Holidays
Belize has a long Caribbean coast, and is culturally similar to many West Indian islands, with a majority creole or Afro-Caribbean population.
World class attractions include exploring the lush jungles with exotic plants and animals, deep sea fishing, swimming, snorkeling and diving in the Caribbean sea with its attractive reefs, and visiting the Mayan ruins.
Belize has the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere
The climate is Tropical, very hot and humid, with a rainy season (May to November)and a dry season (February to May). Hurricanes season between June to November brings coastal flooding, especially in south.
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Costa Rica Holidays
Costa Rica is the main eco-tourism destination in Central America, with 25% of its territory under National Parks or Wildlife Refuges, 9 active volcanoes and 5% of all life forms on earth
Costa Rica has three main regions
Guanacaste, The "dry region" of Costa Rica, with few rains any time of year, fabulous beaches and surfing, and some large volcanic and dry forest parks in the North by the Nicaraguan border
Plains of the North, a sparsely populated, but beautiful and mountainous region, most famous for its active volcano, Arenal, and the surrounding hot springs and volcanic lakes
South Costa Rica, the Costa Rican rainforest, one of the most biodiverse environments on the planet, full of exotic endemic flora and fauna, and some of the planet's most beautiful and remote tropical beaches
Highlights of a tour around Costa Rica can include a volcanic crater, the rainforest, a coffee plantation and scenic National Parks where you can see monkeys, turtles, sloths and crocodiles.
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El Salvador Holidays
El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America), although it is the most densely populated. It has 25 volcanoes, 14 lakes, and four large cities including the capital San Salvador.
The countryside of El Salvador is breathtaking, with volcanoes and mountains offering "green" adventurers exactly what they are looking for. Many of environmentally-oriented community-based organizations promote eco-tourism, and there are a number of beautiful and secluded beaches and forests scattered throughout the country.
A well-maintained and practically deserted national park is found in the west at Bosque El Imposible. Additionally, there is Montecristo Cloud Forest, and a quaint fishing village with incredible local hospitality and remote coconut islands in La Isla de Méndez. Isla de Olomega in the department of San Miguel is an excellent eco-tourism destination, as are the beautiful Isla El Cajete in Sonsonate, Isla San Sebastian, Conchagua, Conchaguita, Isla Conejo, Isla Teopan, and Isla Meanguera.
One should also visit the colonial towns of Apaneca, Juayua, Panchimalco, and Suchitoto as well as the Mayan sites of San Andrés, Joya de Cerén (The Pompeii of Central America and an UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Tazumal, whose main pyramid rises some 75 feet into the air. The on-site museum showcases artifacts from the Pipil culture (the builders of Tazumal), as well as paintings that illustrate life in pre-Hispanic El Salvador. Souvenir hunters will find some of the best artisans in San Juan el Espino and in La Palma (the artisan capital of El Salvador).
The capital, San Salvador, is a cosmopolitan city with good restaurants highlighting the country’s fresh seafood, as well as plenty of shopping, entertainment and nightlife.
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Guatemala Holidays
Guatemala borders Mexico and is a year round destination. Best way to experience Guatemala is an escourted tour
Guatemala with its colonial past, colorful markets, impressive ruins, noisy jungles, smoking volcanoes and more than half of its population from Maya's origin, Guatemala is the natural and cultural reference of the area
Highlights include the impressive Maya temples of Tikal, set in a luxurious jungle / The other sets of temples : Quirigua, Ceibal, etc. / The charming colonial city of Antigua / The other pieces of colonial architectures, usually around the towns' plaza / The facade of a painted church / Any good Spanish school / Any colorful market / Watching a religious procession or celebration, the best being during Santa Semana
Spot birds flying over the canopy or a wild animal leaving a temple at Tikal. Trekk any of the 44 legally protected areas (an additional 60 natural reserves are in consideration) / The mountainous scenery of the Central Highlands / Swim in Semuc Champney, near Lanquin, a series of pools and waterfalls / Relax by the hot waterfall near El Estor / Visit a coffee plantation
Guatemala has a lot of volcanoes, many of them over 3,000 metres high. Volcán de Pacaya (2500m) is an active volcano about 30 minutes outside of Antigua.
Lake Atitlan (or Lago de Atitlán) is another frequent stop on any visitors itinerary. A volcano-rimmed lake with plenty of backpacker hostels and Mayan villages that dot the shores.
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Honduras Holidays
Honduras With its cobbled villages, national parks, huge waterfalls, colonial cities and local smiles, Honduras would offer a relaxed alternative to more popular Guatemala. Most people however come here for its busy Mayan ruins and diving opportunities
The delicate Maya ruins of Copan / The colonial sights & colorful markets in the cities / The laid back atmosphere of a Garifuna village / The carnival of La Ceiba (one week in May)
Natural Highlights ? Spotting a ray manta or whale shark around the Bay Islands / Spotting a quetzal in a national park / The 373 species of birds in Lago de Yojoa and the 43 meters high waterfall nearby / Kayak around the mangrove / Descend class III or IV rapids
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Nicaragua Holidays
Nicaragua With a good mix of colonial towns, wildness, beaches and local hospitality, Nicaragua is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable country in the area.
Highlights two colonial cities of Leon and Granada boosts a fair number of charming structures and a few museums / The complex ethnicity of the Atlantic Coast
Natural Highlights ? The deserted wild beach of Poneloya / The sight of the two Ometepe's volcanoes rising from the waters of huge lago de Nicaragua / The foggy lake at the top of Volcan Maderas at 1345m / The surf spots near San Juan del Sur / Hiking near the mountain town of Matagalpa / The jungle wilderness of the Atlantic Coast
Nicaragua has a tropical climate in the lowlands, cooler in highlands. The weather during the dry months can be very hot in the Pacific lowlands. Hurricane season may not be the best time to visit Nicaragua south coast area due to flooding.
Tourism in Nicaragua is growing at 15% to 20% annually. Tourists are coming for the beauty and richness this country has to offer. From eco-tourism, adventure, beach, colonial cities, nightlife, and a low cost of living, Nicaragua has experienced a booming number of tourists from around the world. The places where tourists are hanging out and having a good time are in the colonial cities of Granada and Leon, the Pacific Coast, hiking on the volcanoes, and in the Caribbean coast in the Corn Islands.
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Panama Holidays
Panama is a world of contrasts, a connection between the Americas, a synthesis between modernism & tradition, Indians & bankers in traditional costumes, natural retreats & shopping centers
Highlights -Watching a huge vessel as it passes the locks from one ocean to the other / The charming colonial San Felipe district, a UNESCO world heritage site / The traditions & authenticity of the Kuna people in Eastern Panama
Natural Highlights ? The white sand, blue water & multi-colored coral reefs of Bocas Del Toro Archipelago / The fresh air, wild torrent, coffee plantations, amazing gardens and volcano of Boquete area / The wilderness of San Blas Archipelago / The many surf spots
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