For awesome scenery and exotic animals plus great adventure, Central America is an ideal destination. The countries of Central America provide a wide range of adventure, exploration opportunities, ancient history, art and numerous attractions. Adventure can be had at the white sand beaches, hot springs, volcanoes, rainforests and ruins. Accommodations, both budget (jungle lodges) and luxury (five-star resorts), are available for all types of travelers.
The months of January through April are the ideal time to visit Central America. It is the dry season there notably just after the Ano Nuevo (New Year) festivities and before the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holidays. During this time, humidity will be less and hitting the beaches will be very favorable. Remember to stay away from the hurricane season from September to November.
Visit Costa Rica from December to April, Belize from the months of December to May and Guatemala from November to May. Costa Rica, however, may be visited at any time of the year as the place has consistent temperatures. The highlands have favorably warm weather while it’s hot along the coastlines. Costa Rica has only two seasons – the wet and dry season (which covers the months of December through April). The dry season has only one or two days of rain each month hence, it is an ideal time for traveling to this country. But take not that the dry season can also be the busiest part of the year what with the Christmas break and school holidays. It’s advisable that you plan ahead at least six months before your scheduled trip. The wet season, on the other hand, is okay for travelers who are not so much bothered by the rains and who want lesser crowds during their visit.
Belize offers extraordinary attractions any time of the year, it all depends on your preference and your budget. It is busiest from November to May, the winter months in the northern hemisphere. The winter season sees airfares and hotel rates soar. Many tourists, however, opt for the more tranquil summer months from June to October. Summer is an ideal time to enjoy Belize because it has cooler temperatures and ironically, lesser visitors giving you the chance to enjoy a more private and relaxing vacation. It’s true that summer can give you rains but these are only occasional and short showers and won’t spoil much your visit. You can also save a lot during the summer season as most rates go down from May until November.
Summer is also the busiest time in Guatemala with some showers to boot. Prices likewise go down during this part of the year hence, a good time to visit for budget travelers. The dry season covering the months of November through April is considered the best time to visit the country. If you want to experience it’s Easter festivities which are celebrated all around the country, Easter week is a great time to go there.
If you’re aiming to visit Panama, it’s best to go there during the dry season from mid-December to mid-April. You can enjoy diving, sports fishing and bird watching in the Caribbean seas. The country also has two seasons only – wet and dry. The wet season from June until December can be bearable as rains are sporadic and brief with the sun still shining. Crowds are lesser at this time, hotels offer cheaper rates and visitors can experience many activities as well.