Central America holidays

Bridging the gap between the north and the south, holidays to Central America combine ancient Mesoamerican sites with lively coastal hotspots. Mexico is considered to be the gateway to Central America, offering a glimpse into life in this diverse and mountainous region.

Flora and fauna

Central America is a biodiversity hotspot, and you may encounter a wide variety of animals and plant life during your trip. Many species, like the near-threatened resplendent quetzal, can be found amongst the pine-oak forests of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas mountains, which extend all the way from Mexico down to Nicaragua. And if you’re lucky, you can also see spider monkeys, ocelots, and coati in the dense forests behind the coastal resorts of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Mesoamerican culture

The advanced Mayan civilisation lived in Central America, and old ruins can be found in former settlements across Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. However, the most iconic mesoamerican structure can be seen at Chichen Itza, on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Obsidian, a type of volcanic glass, played a big role in the Mesoamerican economy. This is why you’ll find handcrafted obsidian jewellery souvenirs when you stroll around the local marketplaces.

Beaches and bars

Although Central America offers many cultural sights and outdoor adventures, it’s also a place where you can just chill out with a cocktail in hand. With the Caribbean Sea on one side, and the Pacific Ocean on the other, Central America boasts plenty of coastline where you can just relax. Cancun is perhaps the most famous chillout space of all. Unwind on the beaches that sit in front of the luxury hotels, bar-hop along Avenida Kukulkan, and embrace the laidback lifestyle.