Central America

From the traditional Costa Rican establishments to the international restaurants with flair, every visit to San José promises the opportunity to indulge in fantastic food and drinks. And there’s no one perfect location. In every corner of the city, you’ll be able to find great food with its own unique touch. Here are three top […]

For travelers, Costa Rica’s capital has two great advantages: it’s not too big and nearly all of the major sights are located in the middle of town. Oh, and there’s a third: many of its highlights are free to visit. So if you’re saving your cents for canopy tours and scuba lessons, San José makes

All year long, families flock to Costa Rica, where beaches and biodiversity enthrall travelers of all ages. Whether by necessity or design, you and your children will most likely find yourselves in San José, the nation’s capital, upon arrival. Most travelers fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport, and they routinely spend a night or two

San José has changed a lot since 1821, when it was dubbed the new capital of Costa Rica. That sleepy town grew steadily through the decades, swallowing up pueblos (villages) and turning them into barrios (neighborhoods). Yet each fragment of San José remains small and distinct; you may not realize you’re leaving one neighborhood and

A weekend in Panama City offers much more than the canal. Panama’s capital is home to island escapades, ravishing rooftops and tropical cuisines. The hardest part of the weekend trip will be deciding where to begin, so here’s our suggestions for how to spend the perfect weekend in Panama City. From rooftop bars to quick

There’s so much more to Panama than its world-famous waterway. Yes, its canal is a whopper – and something you won’t want to miss – but this Central American country offers lots more besides. With myriad islands, wildlife-rich tropical forests and miles of pristine coastline on two oceans, it’ll keep you under its spell for

The epicenter of Mayan culture in Central America, Guatemala is renowned for its dramatic volcanoes, black-sand beaches, remarkable biodiversity, historic Spanish cities, thriving Mayan communities and the stunning ruins of Tikal – perhaps the most spectacular of the ruined Mayan cities scattered around the jungles of Central America. There’s loads to see here, and it’s

With its pyramids, ruins, jungles, volcanoes and thriving Mayan culture, Guatemala represents the best of Central America. Exploring this fascinating corner of the Americas is a treat – yet getting from A to B may take longer than you think. In a place where the average income hovers around US$400 a month, owning a car

With 200 miles of coastline, more than 170 volcanoes, multiple archeological sites with Maya ruins and a rich coffee- and cacao-farming tradition, El Salvador is a wonderland for surfing, adventuring and relaxing. Unfortunately, decades of instability and violence chipped away at the country’s reputation abroad. Yet recent significant strides have set the stage for a

If you’re in search of natural wonders from treetops to shore, plus incredible culture and a warm welcome, then Belize needs to be on your travel to-do list. This country offers great food, incredible nature and wildlife, and its vibrant villages each have their own distinct personality. And because of the country’s small size and how