Central America holidays

Temple of the Frescoes, Tulum, Mexico

Our Central America holidays cover both sides of the coin – one day you're exploring rainforests and ruins, and the next you're sinking cocktails at a swanky beach club.

Coasts and culture

Central America is the part of the world that bridges the gap between the USA and Colombia, in South America. It’s also really close to the Caribbean – the textbook tropical isles float just off shore to the east. The variety of neighbours means there’s a real cocktail of cultures here. Both Spanish and English are official languages. And you can go from exploring Costa Rica’s wildlife-crammed rainforests to partying Spring Break-style in Mexico.

Multi-talented Mexico

Mexico’s a master of calm, cultured and cocktail-fuelled breaks. Mayan ruins and natural pools known as ‘cenotes’ polka-dot the laidback Riviera Maya. On the Pacific coast, the likes of Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta blend pristine beaches with dramatic mountain backdrops. Then there’s the wild child of the bunch – Cancun. This place is Spring Break royalty, with swish hotels and a never-sleep party scene.

Colourful Costa Rica

Every part of the colour palette gets an outing in Costa Rica. The rainforest blankets the countryside in a vivid shade of green, and it makes way for slivers of custard-coloured sand as you approach the coast. There’s plenty of exploring to be done, too. Hanging bridges dangle between the treetops, volcanoes reach for the sky, and sloths, tree frogs and toucans make up the wildlife quota.

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