These coasts are a mix of Central American and Caribbean cultures, climates and topography, and the result is entirely unique.
There are so many Costa Rica attractions — beaches, cities, jungles, volcanoes and islands — sometimes it's difficult to decide where to go. Whatever you prefer, we've got the Costa Rica vacation for you.
While Costa Rican cuisine is often accused of being uninspired, San José Costa Rica shouldn't be written off as a culinary void. In fact, the number of luxury hotels that have emerged in the last decade, with wide-reaching menus stretching from Japanese inspirations to French creations, has given birth to quite a few fine dining options and must-try San José restaurants.
Chrissie Long, our new Costa Rica Contributing Writer, shares the best restaurants of San José, Costa Rica.
Many people who travel to Belize come home with a particular affliction: an urge to check out Belize real estate! English-speaking Belize is a stunning, welcoming destination, and Belize real estate is some of the hottest in Central America. Unlike other countries, there are no restrictions on foreign citizens buying real estate in Belize, which streamlines the process.
Here's a selection of Belize real estate companies and realtors, all of them eager to tell you about that perfect Belize property.
Our Central America Photo for April features dust -- sawdust, in fact, and most likely the most beautiful sawdust you've ever seen. These colorful sawdust carpets, known as "alfombras", level the cobblestone streets of Antigua Guatemala during Semana Santa, or Easter Week. They're so intricate, it seems a shame when the processions march across them!
Photo by James Foley
Learning Central America cooking is the best way to enjoy Central America cuisine! Many of us have tried-and-true Central America recipes, ones we incorporate into our daily, weekly or monthly meals. Which are your favorite Central America recipes? Let us know!
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