Central America prices

Central America is popular with backpackers from around the world all year round, but during the dry season from November through April it's also filled with sun-seeking tourists from North America as well as Europe.

The resort areas of Belize and Costa Rica are the most expensive places to visit in the region, though even there prices tend to be low by North American or European standards. Go anywhere else and things can get really cheap.

We'll be ramping up our Central America coverage soon to cover at least one major city in each country, as well as other major tourist centers. Stay tuned.

Central America prices

Belize

San Pedro/Ambergris Caye costs – Belize's most popular tourist island

Costa Rica

Guanacaste costs – This region in the northwest of the country is the home to most of the best modern beach resorts

San Jose costs – The capital is only worth passing through

El Salvador

Santa Ana costs – The most popular Colonial city in the country is a good first place to stop

Guatemala

Antigua costs – An endlessly charming small and touristy colonial town

Honduras

Roatan Island costs – This small island is the most popular stop in the country for most foreigners, partly because of cruise ships

Nicaragua

Granada costs – The main Colonial town in Nicaragua and probably the best place to start your visit

Panama

Panama City – Central America's most vibrant and interesting city