Central America
You don’t have to live here to have a long life, but it helps
In one of five zones on Earth where people live longest, the outside world hardly seems to exist – so visiting adds a few months to my expiry date, surely?
- Craig Tansley
On a trip packed with mind-blowing experiences, one is priceless
An adventure through Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula mixes swimming in cenotes, spirituality, ancient ruins and home-cooked meals while helping transform lives.
- Carolyn Beasley
North and South America’s new bucket list: 15 dazzling experiences
Eat at the world’s best restaurant one day, dive with whale sharks the next. The possibilities are endless in this expansive and geographically diverse region.
- Kristie Kellahan
This notorious country now deserves to be on your travel radar
Previously “the murder capital of the world”, this Central American country is now rated no more dangerous than Bali or Thailand.
- Steve Madgwick
Costa Rica cruise: This tiny country packs a punch
For a country that's smaller than Tasmania, Costa Rica packs a mighty wildlife punch.
- Rob McFarland
San Lucas Island, Costa Rica: The notorious prison island that has been given back to nature
San Lucas Island - once a prison, it has been reopened as Costa Rica's 30th, newest, and perhaps most singular national park.
- Jamie Lafferty
Seabourn Quest's Central America and Panama Canal Pathfinder: A back-street food tour of Mexico
The island of Cozumel, just off the east coast of Mexico, is the first delicious stop on Seabourn.
- Keith Austin
Seabourn Ovation's Central America and Panama Canal Pathfinder: Five-star service on the high seas
There's a bath in my room in a ship on the high seas. It's good to be cruising again.
- Keith Austin
The nine things you must do in Antigua, Guatemala
Soaring volcanoes, colourful buildings, a flourishing food scene and a multitude of new boutique hotels ... this is a very tempting city.
- Nina Karnikowski
Meson Panza Verde hotel review, Antigua, Guatemala
Volcano climbers can spoil themselves either pre or post their ascent at this boutique haven.
- Nina Karnikowski
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