Central America Travel Articles

Climbing Volcán Barú – Panama, Central America

A small group of adventure seeking teanagers climb the highest mountain in Panama on the adventure of a lifetime.

Up and Down: Part 2 – Volcan Baru, Panama, Central America

Eve Armstrong made it to the top of Volcán Barú - and back down. Quite an accomplishment.

Journey up a Guatemalan Volcano – Central America

Ron Goodden's quest for an up-close encounter with a live volcano drew he and his wife to Volcan de Pacaya in Guatelmala.

Look Mommy, a Gringo – South America, Central America, Mexico

Sharon Couzens de Hinojosa shares a few tips on blending in while in Latin America - for those who live, work or are simply visiting.

Where are the Girls – Panama, Central America

After jungle-slogging in Panama, Pete Weis and his Sierra Club group find a special way to relax on the beach - a Kuna Indian coming-of-age ceremony.

Book Review: The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw by Bruce Barcott – Belize, Central America

Not much has been written about Belize. Mary Keener found this book not only welcomed, needed and informative, but also spellbinding.

Getting Down To Earth – Guatemala, Central America

Reeling from the horrors of Guatemala City, Brent Nichols stumbles across a haven of tranquility and discovers that it was all worthwhile.

Before Tourism – El Salvador, Central America

"Why would you want to go to El Salvador? Isn't there a war going on?" Ah, Sylvia Seschel thinks she's beaten the onslaught of possible hoards of tourists.

BootsnAll’s Five Fantastic 2008 Spring Break Destinations – USA, Mexico, Central America, Jamaica

BootsnAll highlights five good Spring Break destinations that have more to offer than just cheap booze.

Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008

BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.