- Size: 524,000 km²
- Population: 42.7 million
- Countries: 7
- Languages: English, Spanish
Data sources: Countryaah Official Site
The countries where are easily forgotten then instead South and North America and the Caribbean are catching all the attention, but several countries in Central America are definitely interesting as a tourist destination, for a whole host of different reasons. Exciting scenery, good opportunities for swimming and water sports as well as remnants from the time before Columbus. Instead of the Bahamas, Argentina, Mexico or Jamaica, try to look for what the different Central American countries have to offer – you will not be disappointed!
Belize
- Capital: Belmopan
- Population: 341000
- Currency: Belize Dollar
- Language: English
- Country code for telephone: +501
Belize has the potential to become one of the world’s truly major tourist countries despite its low population. In principle, the country has everything that modern tourists want – exciting ancient remains, fantastic nature and wildlife, perfect opportunities for swimming and water sports and much more.
Tourist in Belize
As far as sun, swimming and water sports are concerned, nothing is missing in Belize. On the one hand there are a large number of fine beaches on the mainland, and on the other, a number of fantastic islands off the coast. It’s basically just picking and throwing: look for what it is you are looking for (quiet family vacation, action with water sports, partying) and then choose what suits you best.
Belize also has a large number of ancient Mayan ruins from the time before Columbus, where Caracol is the largest. In addition to this, Belize also has a large number of national parks that are open to the public and tourists.
Vaccination in Belize
Vaccination against yellow fever is required if you have previously visited a country where the disease is present. All travelers to Belize are also urged to vaccinate against hepatitis A, and also hepatitis B if they intend to stay longer. Depending on what you intend to do on the holiday, vaccination against typhoid may also be good.
Costa Rica
- Capital: San José
- Population: 4.6 million
- Currency: Costa Rican colón
- Language: Spanish
- Country code for telephone: +506
Costa Rica is Central America’s most popular tourist destination, which is definitely well deserved. It is not just that the country has everything a tourist could want; the country is also very environmentally friendly, and eco-tourism is a major industry in the country.
Tourist in Costa Rica
Isla del Coco is one of Costa Rica’s World Heritage and National Park. The island is unique in many ways and largely free of human influence, and popular for divers who want to see the unique marine life found around the island. That it is then also a real treasury island with rumors of buried taxes does not make it all worse. But Costa Rica has more fantastic nature reserves and for an eco-tourist few countries are better off. The country’s many volcanoes are all popular tourist destinations. Costa Rica can also offer more traditional sun and bathing holidays and much more.
Vaccination in Costa Rica
Proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required if you have recently visited a country affected by the disease. Otherwise, vaccination against hepatitis A, and also hepatitis B, is recommended if you intend to stay longer than three weeks. Vaccination against typhoid can be good for those who intend to stay away from finer restaurants and tourist resorts.
El Salvador
- Capital: San Salvador
- Population: 6.3 million
- Currency: US dollar
- Language: Spanish
- Country code for telephone: +503
Over the past 20 years, the situation in El Salvador has improved significantly, which is why the country is starting to become interesting to tourists. The country is also investing in becoming a real tourist destination and the number of visiting tourists is increasing rapidly.
Tourist in El Salvador
Tourism in El Salvador mainly focuses on more “traditional” tourism: sun, swimming and partying. Anyone looking for fun or relaxation will find that El Salvador’s tourist resorts and beaches more than meet the requirements. The country is also good for anyone who enjoys practicing different water sports, especially surfing. In this way, it is very similar to the Spanish sun coast or Mallorca.
Vaccination in El Salvador
For anyone who has recently visited a country with yellow fever, vaccination is required for that disease. Otherwise, all visitors are recommended to vaccinate against hepatitis A. If the stay is longer than three weeks then vaccination against hepatitis B should also be considered and in some cases also against typhoid.