Whether you have planned to take an amazing vacation or even just a quick getaway trip to one of the seven Central American countries, or maybe you are a travel blogger or have your own home based travel business, so you want to tour around all of Central America while getting paid to do it. Whatever the case may be, you need to make sure you know what you really want to do while there, the types of places you would like to visit, and what you are ultimately looking to get out of your travels. There are so many different types of things to do and places to go that it’s best not to just wing it without some sort of plan. This will make traveling to Central America much more enjoyable.
Here are just some of the questions you might want to ask yourself before venturing out on your Central America vacation…
* Do I want to simply relax in the sun on a quiet beach?
* Do I want to do tourist stuff and constantly be on the go?
* Do I want lots of excitement and adventure?
* Do I want to learn and experience all the culture?
* Do I want mostly beautiful oceans and beaches?
* Do I want to be roughing it in the wilderness?
You should write down all the main things you can think of that you might be looking to get out your Central America vacation and then choose your actual destination based on them. There are many incredible places to travel in the various Central American countries so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding whatever it is you want to do.
To help you figure it out, I have listed the seven Central American countries and some basic information about what you can find at each one…
1. Belize
This is one of the most popular places to travel in Central America. There are six districts in Belize with many different tourist destinations in each one. From the Caribbean Sea to the Maya Mountains, Belize offers spectacular beaches, waterfalls, caves, coral islands, tropical rainforests, exotic plants and animals, Mayan temples and much more! Not to mention the great mixture of several different cultures.
Every destination in Belize offers something special. Throughout Belize, the natural ecology varies significantly, which adds to the intrigue and beauty of the country’s environment. Each of the districts also possesses unique histories that contribute to the social surroundings that exist today.
Belize is also the only country in Central America where English is the official language, so that tends to be a big selling point for a lot of tourists. Overall Belize is highly recommended for those looking to travel to Central America. It really is a travelers dream in so many ways!
2. Costa Rica
Sitting as a virtually undiscovered paradise, Costa Rica is quickly becoming the new “hot” destination in Central America. Costa Rica offers amazingly beautiful beaches for every personality type. These beaches offer great diving, swimming, surfing, and fishing. You can also find mountains, rivers, and rain forests in Costa Rica which basically makes it an all-around perfect destination for your vacation or trip. Any serious travel blogging professional should visit this wonderful country at some point to write about it.
3. El Salvador
This is the smallest of the Central American countries but it is also the most populated. El Salvador is also the only country in Central America that does not have a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. However, they do have plenty of Pacific coastlines so that’s not a problem for those of you needing the ocean mixed into your travels.
El Salvador is certainly beautiful and has lots of great places to visit that include; mountains, beaches, volcanoes, archaeological sites, and tropical wilderness. However, crime can definitely be a problem and it is recommended that when traveling to El Salvador you do so in an organized tour and not by yourself.
4. Guatemala
The Central American country of Guatemala is home to numerous fantastic ecosystems giving it a vast array of diverse plants, animals, and insects. Guatemala has the perfect climate for many different exotic species.
You can also find many great Mayan Ruins, Temples, Pyramids, and Monuments in Guatemala. There are also numerous volcanoes, beautiful lakes, and a thriving culture that was once one of the greatest in the history of the entire world. Basically you can find just about everything here!
5. Honduras
The Central American country of Honduras has often been referred to as a traveler’s paradise. Honduras could very easily fulfill all your dreams of the perfect vacation by itself. They boast beautiful beaches, spectacular animals that most people only dream about seeing in person as well as tropical islands, ancient ruins, and a very unique culture. If you can get paid to travel to Honduras then you should not pass it up.
6. Nicaragua
This beautiful country in Central America has fertile plains along the Pacific coast, mountains in the center, and one of the world’s largest rainforests in the eastern part of the country. You will find the Pacific Ocean on the western coast line and the Caribbean Sea on the east coast.
One great aspect of Nicaragua is that it has, for the most part, remained undiscovered as a major tourist destination. It is the largest but least populated of the Central American countries and it is best known for its wonderful landscapes. As with its neighbors in Central America; Nicaragua boasts rich tropical land with mountains, volcanoes, lakes, rivers, rain forests and sunny beaches.
7. Panama
With weather that is typically in the 80 to 85 degree range, Panama has a wonderful climate along with the other countries in Central America. Panama is bordered by oceans on the north and the south, and is actually the link between North and South America. Of course, they also have the Panama Canal which extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and has been referred to by some as the greatest engineering achievement in the world. They also have all the tropics, beaches, forests, and delights of mother nature that their Central American neighbors have. It’s another exotic paradise full of amazement.
That’s pretty much it. With the information above you shouldn’t have any trouble getting started on choosing the perfect Central American country to travel to. Do plenty of research and find the paradise that fits best with your vacation wants and needs. You also need to research and make sure any locations you are traveling to are safe because some areas of these countries should be avoided. Overall there are few better ways to make money traveling than by taking a nice vacation to central america!
