Find our most-read posts about travelling in Central America below 🌎 or use the links below to jump to individual countries including: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
If you’re interested in just one country, use the links below to jump to our articles on Nicaragua, Costa Rica or Panama!
Our editor, Isabella, went travelling in Central America in January & February 2024, and she’s still writing about it four months later! See her latest updates from her trip here:
- The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities in Central America
Find the top five safest countries in Central America, alongside the top five most dangerous countries in Central America - A List of the Best Central America Travel BlogsI thought I’d celebrate by pulling together a list of amazing Central America travel blogs that helped me while I was travelling in Central America.
- Everything to Know About San Juan La Laguna, Lake AtitlánGet the lowdown on San Juan La Laguna on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. What’s the vibe like? Where should you stay? What are the best things to do?
- Everything to Know About San Marcos La Laguna, Lake AtitlánGet the lowdown on San Marcos La Laguna on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. What’s the vibe like? Where should you stay? What are the best things to do?
- An Honest Review of San Blas Adventures Speed Boat TourAn unforgettable cultural experience? One thousand percent. A sunny island paradise? Absolutely not. This is an honest review – I paid to take this trip myself!
- How to Get from Bocas del Toro to Panama CityWhat’s the best way to get from Bocas Town in Bocas del Toro to Panama City? By bus, plane or private transfer? Including mistakes to avoid, and how I did it!
- The Best Areas and Places to Stay in Panama City, PanamaWhich areas are the best and safest for tourists in Panama City? Should you stay in the modern centre or Casco Viejo (old town)? Find out in this blog post!
- The Best Things to Do in Bocas del Toro, PanamaSo, you’re going to Bocas del Toro in Panama, and you want to know what there is to do there. Well, you’re in luck, because there’s a lot to choose from!
- Your Guide to Beaches in Bocas del Toro, PanamaRead about the best beaches in Bocas del Toro, a beautiful archipelago of islands on the north east coast of Panama.
- Solo Travel: Is it Safe to Travel Alone in Panama?Panama is a safe place to travel alone in Central America. Read this article to find out the safest places to travel to and when to be cautious!
- A Complete Packing List for Backpacking in Costa RicaWhat should you pack for backpacking in Costa Rica? What should you pack for rainy season, dry season, hiking, or watersports? I’ve got you covered!
- Travelling to Costa Rica in February: Tips, Events, Weather & More!Everything you need to know about travelling in Costa Rica in February: what events are on, what the weather will be like, tips for your trip & more!
- How to Plan the Perfect 10 Day Costa Rica ItineraryTips and tricks for planning your Costa Rica itinerary, with a rundown of the best places to visit and two suggested itineraries for your trip!
- The Best Beaches on the Caribbean Coast of NicaraguaA complete guide to all of the beaches that you must visit on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, and how to get there from Managua.
- The Best Beaches on the Pacific Coast of NicaraguaA complete guide to all of the beaches that you must visit on the pacific coast of Nicaragua, accessible from Ometepe, Leon, Granada and Managua.
- Travelling to Costa Rica in January: Tips, Events, Weather & More!Everything you need to know about travelling in Costa Rica in January: what events are on, what the weather will be like, tips for your trip & more!
- Everything to Know About San Pedro La Laguna, Lake AtitlánEverything you need to know about San Pedro La Laguna, from cash machines to Spanish schools, from things to do in the town, to how to get there!
- Five Ways to get from Guatemala Airport to QuetzaltenangoFind out how to get to Quetzaltenango from Guatemala Airport by Plane, Bus, Taxi, Chicken Bus and Private Transport.
- Five Ways to get from Guatemala Airport to Lake AtitlánFind out how to get to Lake Atitlan from Guatemala Airport by Shuttle Bus, Uber, Taxi, Chicken Bus and Private Transport.
- What to Wear & Carry-On Packing List for GuatemalaWhat should you wear travelling in Guatemala? Accounting for the weather, rainy season, if you’re hiking and if you’re going to altitude: my full packing list!
- Is Guatemala City Airport Safe?Is Guatemala City Airport Safe? What are the risks of petty crime and violent crime inside the airport? How do get to Antigua? Read the answers here!
- What to Pack for Backpacking in Central AmericaHow could any travel guide be complete without a packing list? Find out what’s worth bringing and what will be a waste of space on your trip to Central America.
- Colones vs Dollars: A Guide to Money in Costa RicaWhat’s the official currency of Costa Rica? Is it better to use Colones or US Dollars? Can I pay on card? Where’s the best place to get cash? and more answers…
- The Guatemalan Quetzal: A Guide to Money in GuatemalaWhat’s the official currency of Guatemala? Can you spend US Dollars? Where’s the best place to get cash? Can I pay on card? and more answers…
- The Best Ways to Travel from Puerto Viejo to Bocas del ToroHow to travel from Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, to Bocas del Toro, Panama by public bus or by tourist shuttle. Find out how to do both, and which option is best!
- 14 Incredible Things to do in Puerto Viejo, Costa RicaThere’s something magical about these coastal towns, but none more than the town of Puerto Viejo. It’s one of the best things that Costa Rica has to offer.
- How to Get the Bus from San Jose to Cahuita or Puerto ViejoThe public bus is the best and cheapest way to travel from San Jose to Puerto Viejo or Cahuita. Here are a few things that will come in handy!
- How to Get from Leon to Ometepe Island, NicaraguaSo, we decided to stay in Leon and take the bus and boat combo straight from Leon to Isla de Ometepe on Lake Nicaragua. Here’s your guide on how to do it!
- The 18 Best Known and Undiscovered Beaches in NicaraguaA list of Nicaragua’s best beaches (and what they’re best for) in four sections: Pacific Coast (south), Pacific Coast (north), Caribbean, and Ometepe Island.
- A Complete Guide to the Bus from Nicaragua to Costa RicaEverything you need to know about the bus from Nicaragua to Costa Rica including buying your ticket, pick-up points, crossing the border and changing money.
- The Best Places & Areas to Stay in Lake Atitlan 2024I run through each of the villages in Lake Atitlan and let you know which ones are most popular, what vibe they have, and recommend some places to stay.
- How to Take the Bus from Antigua, Guatemala to NicaraguaYour ultimate guide to the 16-hour bus from Antigua, Guatemala to Leon, Nicaragua. We took this bus mid-January 2024, so this info is as fresh as it can be!
- A Complete Guide to Money & Currencies in Central AmericaA complete guide to money and currencies in Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
- Everything You Need to Know About Guatemala City AirportIs there wifi in the airport? Can I buy food? How do I get to Antigua? Is there an ATM? And other questions answered about Guatemala City Airport!
- A Backpacker’s Guide to the Guatemala Tourist TrailAlthough not an official route, Guatemala has a well-trodden “tourist trail” of routes and cities that are relatively safe and welcoming to travellers…
- 15 Things to Do in Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, GuatemalaPanajachel is one of the most popular spots to stay around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala; here are 15 of the best things to do there!
- Six Ways to get from Guatemala Airport to Antigua (2024)This guide from Guatemala Airport to Antigua is based on our trip, and the way I wish we had done things now I have more experience of travelling in Guatemala.
- What to Take With You on the Acatenango Volcano HikeI did this hike a week ago, so while it’s fresh in my memory I’m noting down some essentials to take with you on the Acatenango Volcano Hike.
- How to take the Chicken Bus from Antigua to Lake AtitlanRead the full story of Ellie and I taking the chicken bus from Antigua to Lake Atitlan, and get all of the tips and tricks we learned along the way, plus FAQs!
- 7 Packing Essentials for Backpacking Through MexicoIsabella walks us through her packing essentials from her trip backpacking through Mexico, and tells the story of having her rucksack stolen just minutes after stepping off the plane…
