Central America Nutz and Bolts Articles
Guatemala Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Guatemala
Where is it?: Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize
Why do people go here?: Natural wonders and ruins are the main attractions here. Beautiful, untouched beauty blends with historic, crumbling ruins.
What [...]
Honduras Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Honduras
Where is it?: Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Nicaragua and bordering the Gulf of Fonseca (North Pacific Ocean), between El Salvador and Nicaragua
Why do people go here?: Avoid the crowds in Costa Rica and other Central American countries by heading to Honduras, which has [...]
Nicaragua Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Nicaragua
Where is it?: Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras
Why do people go here?: For many people, Nicaragua is not a destination in its own right yet, rather a stop between neighboring countries. This is in part due to [...]
Panama Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Panama
Where is it?: Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica
Why do people go here?: Besides the 50-mile canal that thousands of ships squeeze through every year, Panama is home of the infamous Darien Gap and troublemakers who do [...]
St. Kitts and Nevis Nutz and BoltsCountry: St. Kitts and Nevis
Where is it?: Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, about one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago
Why do people go here?: These two islands make up the smallest country in the west and have the attractions to match it. The biggest selling points for this small [...]
The Basics
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands
Where is it?: Caribbean, two island groups in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of The Bahamas, north of Haiti
Why do people go here?: It’s offshore where the real beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands lay. The beaches are beautiful, but the diving is some [...]
Jaco Travel FactsThe Basics
City Name: Jaco
Where is it located?: Jaco is located in Costa Rica, slightly south of San Jose, on the Pacific Ocean.
Why do people go there?: Those tired of the hustle and bustle of San Jose usually head to this oceanside town for some relaxation in the sand and sun.
How [...]
Managua Travel FactsThe Basics
City Name: Managua
Where is it located?: Managua is located in Nicaragua, in the western half of the country near the Pacific Ocean.
Why do people go there?: The city is cheap, and has the crime and poverty that go along with it. Often destroyed by natural disasters, Managua finds itself [...]
Panama City Travel FactsThe Basics
City Name: Panama City
Where is it located?: Panama City is located in Panama, in the middle of the country, on the Panama Canal.
Why do people go there?: Panama City tends not to be a destination in its own right, except for those who have an obsession with the canal. [...]
Panama City Nutz and BoltsThe Basics
City Name: Panama City
Where is it located?: Panama City is located in Panama, in the middle of the country, on the Panama Canal.
Why do people go there?: Panama City tends not to be a destination in its own right, except for those who have an obsession with the canal. Most visitors head to [...]
