On of my bucket list is places to travel is Central America. With Europe and South America reigning as many people's preferred places to travel, Central America is one of those places people forget about visiting. But this small bridge of countries have some of the best food, most beautiful sights, and amazing cultures you will ever find in the world. From seeing rain forests to dancing at the night clubs in the city, Central American countries offer something for anyone no matter what you're looking for. You'll trek a volcano one day and then relax by the pristine beaches of the Caribbean another. Because Central America is not one of the more popular places to travel, you don't have to worry about being constantly surrounded by tourists, giving you a chance to become immersed in each country's culture and avoid tourist traps. Central America offers the perfect combination of untouched nature, sprawling cities, and historic culture. And with the US dollar bill doing so well, the cost of living and touring the region is one of the most affordable places to go. No matter what country you're visiting, there's always something to do. So here's a list of the top three things to do in each country. And once you get there, these three activities will open the doors to activities you have never even heard of before, but will be some of the best experiences of your travels. So get out there, be adventurous, spontaneous, and open to almost anything. And remember, visiting Central America is all about living la pura vida:
Costa Rica
1. Zipline in the rainforest
2. Visit the volcanoes
3. Slide down the jungle water slide in Buenavista Guanacaste
Nicaragua
1. Climb the Mombacho Stairs
2. Stay in the quirky Treehouse Poste Rojo hostel
3. Shop in the Mercado de Artesanías de Masaya
Mexico
1. Swim in the Xcaret Underground River
2. Visit the ancient Mayan Temples
3. Snorkel on the island of Cozumel
Belize
1. Swim in the Blue Hole
2. Hike and swim in the underwater caves
3. Explore Belize City
El Salvador
1. Eat the local food
2. Visit the beautiful Iglesia de Rosario
3. Tour the Jardín Botánico La Laguna
Honduras
1. Visit the island of Roatán
2. Eat baleadas
3. Hike the Parque Nacional La Tigra
Guatemala
1. Hike Northern Jungles where you can see Howler Monkeys, Jaguars and Toucans
2. Take in the views at Lake Atitlan
3. Visit Tikal, an ancient Mayan city
Panama
1. Take a boat across the Panama Canal
2. Explore Casco Viejo
3. Visit the Causeway Islands
Enjoy your time in one of the most beautiful landscapes the world has to offer!
