Beaches
The best beaches in Central America on both oceans: black volcanic sand on the Pacific and coral reef on the Caribbean.
San Blas (Guna Yala): a guide to Panama’s 365 islands
Islands the size of a football pitch, four palm trees, sand like flour and water so clear you…
Guanacaste and Costa Rica’s Pacific beaches
Guanacaste, the sunniest province in Costa Rica, is the country’s beach heartland. With more than 300 days of…
Manuel Antonio: beaches and wildlife in Costa Rica’s busiest park
Manuel Antonio is the most visited national park in Costa Rica and one of the most photographed places…
San Juan del Sur: beaches, surf and nightlife in Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur is the best-known beach destination in Nicaragua. This former fishing town has become a…
Roatán and the Bay Islands: a guide to diving and beaches
The Bay Islands of Honduras are among the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. White sand, clear water and…
The 12 best beaches in El Salvador for surfing and for doing nothing
El Salvador has become the surfing centre of Central America thanks to its Surf City programme. With more…
Monterrico: a guide to Guatemala’s black sand beach
Guatemala is not famous for its beaches, but it has a secret on the Pacific coast: Monterrico. A…