Central America

52 places in Central America

• What to see and do in Sarchi, Costa RicaVisited August 2016Sarchi is a small town located in the province of Alajuela in central Costa Rica. It is known for its beautiful and intricate handcrafted products, particularly their brightly painted oxcarts. In fact, Sarchi is often referred to as the "Cradle of Costa Rican Artisans" due to its rich tradition of skilled woodworking and handicrafts.
• What to see and do in Tarcoles, Costa RicaVisited August 2016Tarcoles is a town located in the Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica, known for its proximity to the Tarcoles River, which is famous for its large population of American crocodiles. The river is a popular destination for tourists seeking to see these reptiles up close, often through boat tours or by walking along the nearby bridge, known as the Tarcoles Bridge.
• What to see and do in Xocenpich, MexicoVisited February 2021Xocenpich is a small Mayan village which includes the Cooperativa Maya Ixchel. Many of the tour buses stop here.  You can watch a shaman ritual. There is also a gift shop, restaurant and tequilla tasting shop located here.
• What to see and do in Zarcero, Costa RicaVisited August 2016Zacero is a small town located in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica which is located in the central mountain range and is 5,696 ft above sea level.  Zarcero is famous for its topiary gardens in the Parque Francisco Alvarado park which is located in front of the Iglesia de San Rafael church.