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Central America
Holidays in Central America provide the perfect opportunity to discover varied natural treasures, impressive Mayan ruins, busy city markets, and thriving ranches and farms, ideal for learning a little about the local culture. A region of tropical coasts and many volcanoes, Central America appeals to adventurous vacationers looking for extraordinary and sometimes challenging experiences. Make beaches the focus of your vacation in Central America, or split your time between archaeological sites and lush forests, home to many different species of animals you won't see anywhere else in the world.
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Playa Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve, San Pedro ©
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Panama Canal, Panama City ©
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Casco Viejo, Panama City ©
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Tabacon Hot Springs, La Fortuna de San Carlos ©
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Tikal, Tikal National Park ©
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Caye Caulker, Caye Caulker ©
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Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero ©
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Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal), Arenal Volcano National Park
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve ©
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Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, Orange Walk District ©
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La Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna de San Carlos ©
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The Belize Zoo, La Democracia ©
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca ©
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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve, Dangriga ©
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Corcovado National Park, Carate ©
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Rancho Tipico Don Juan, Manuel Antonio ©
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Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador), Panama City ©
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Poas Volcano, Poas Volcano National Park
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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize District ©
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Places to visit in Central America
Panama City
Best for: Historic Sites, Shopping, Museums
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Best for: Nature, Adventure, Wildlife
San Pedro
Best for: Adventure, Nature, Nightlife
Manuel Antonio
Best for: Beaches, Adventure, Nightlife
Cayo
Best for: Nature, Historic Sites, Wildlife
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Regions of Central America
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Playa Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Visit for: 4h
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
San Pedro
Visit for: 6h
Panama Canal
Panama City
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Tabacon Hot Springs
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Visit for: 6h
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
Visit for: 8h
Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal)
Arenal Volcano National Park
Visit for: 5h
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Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero
Visit for: 8h
Scuba & Snorkeling
San Pedro
Visit for: 3h
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Visit for: 6h
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The Belize Zoo
La Democracia
Visit for: 1h 30min
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Cayo
Visit for: 2h 30min
Xunantunich
Cayo
Visit for: 1h 30min
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