Selected destinations in Central America
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INSPIRATION
Central America in the Travel Blog
Find the latest information, tips and guides for your trip to Central America.
SAFETY
Is it safe to travel in Central America?
The answer is yes in most of cases. Central America is considered safe for tourists, backpackers and volounteers. For the majority of the 10 million travelers who visit the region each year their trip passes by unharmed.
The most common problem that travelers have to deal with is petty theft and robberies. However, by being prepared, unwanted situations can be avoided. Some precautions to take is to always keep an eye on your belongings and not leave anything unattended, not walk by yourself at night or in sketchy areas or show off money and valuables too much.
It is also important to be aware of the certain locations each country has that should be avoided. In general the capitals are dealing with criminality to a larger extent and should therefore be excluded from your travel route.
The positive thing about Central America though is that there are more areas considered safe than dangerous and the locals are both welcoming and full of charm.
WEATHER
When is the best time to visit Central America?
The best time to visit Central America is during the region’s dry season, which for the most countries stretches between November and April. The temperature during this time varies between 10°C as it lowest to 32°C as it highest. The lower temperatures usually are measured in areas with higher altitude (volcanoes and mountains). However, the weather in Central America is tropical year around and the temperature is very consistent.
The dry season of the region is also this destination’s peak season, which means there are more tourists and travelers in the area. During the rainy season you should expect some heavy showers, but it rarely rains all day. At this period of time there are way fewer tourists and the countries are more green and lush. Some countries close to the Caribbean, like Belize, experience hurricane season during the rainy season as well and is therefore not recommended to visit at all.
The time to travel completely depends on what type of trip you are looking for and how you want to discover Central America.
Recommendations when to visit Central America
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✓✓ = Good time to visit
✓ = OK
✗ = Not recommended to visit
VIBES
Culture and vibes of Central America
Central America is a region with roots in traditions and the inhabitants celebrate many different occasions, everything from life to death, saints and harvest. The approximately 40 million population in Central America come from different backgrounds: native, European, African and West-Indian with Spanish influences as the majority. Thanks to this diversity the atmosphere can vary depending on what part of the region you are visiting – which I love!
The people of Central America are known to be kind, welcoming and helpful towards others. Do for example not get surprised if you reach your thumb up next to a road and someone stops to give you a ride. Personally I have hitch-hiked two times and been offered several more times. All good experiences, but of course – be careful!
Fun facts about Central America
Panama is the only country in the world where you can see the sunrise on the Pacific Ocean’s horizon and the sunset on the Atlantic’s.
After the Great Barrier Reef you will find the second largest on in Belize.
Costa Rica only covers 0,03 % of the Earth’s surface but holds almost 6 % of the world’s biodiversity.
