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You'll find the cosmopolitan side of Central America in Panama, where you might want to switch out those flip flops for something a little more stylish. Panama City has the Old Quarter mixed with modern sleek skyscrapers and within 2 hours of the city you can find tropical jungles, historical ruins, Pacific beaches, and of course, the famed Panama Canal.
Eco-tourists will love staying around and visiting the Soberania National Park, where you can hike the Pipeline road and see over 500 species of birds. Families will love the butterfly farm, the Summit Gardens and Zoo and the beautiful beaches of Playa Bonita and Playa Blanca. These beaches are located on the Pacific side of the country, about 2 hours from the airport and offer beautiful white sands, seclusion and relaxation.
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Spectacular natural attractions define Belize, which has been called one of the few remaining unspoiled places on earth. Nestled between Mexico and Guatemala on the Caribbean coast of Central America, Belize draws visitors who come to explore some of its hundreds of ancient Mayan sites, its tropical rainforest teeming with exotic flora and fauna, and the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere—which is home to some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving sites in the world.
Ambergris Caye and its main city of San Pedro offer cobblestone streets; a more laid back, small town beach kind of place. The area is dotted with an eclectic blend of restaurants, shops and bars and is popular with charter fishing, diving, snorkeling and of course, their beaches.
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Located in Central America, Costa Rica has what one may call, the ultimate in vacation options. For beach lovers, there are over 762 miles of coast line on the Pacific and the Caribbean that offer opportunities for sunbathing, walking, and swimming. For nature lovers, 25% of Costa Rica's land mass is covered in national parks & preserves, representing 4-5% of the world's biodiversity. In the country's interior, you will find the Arenal Volcano, which is listed among the 10 most active volcanoes in the world. It last erupted in 1968, but thermal hot springs are the areas' main attraction, as well as a number of trails. For water lovers, white water rafting is a must in Costa Rica, as well as surfing and diving. Cocos Island, on the Pacific side, and Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refugee on the Caribbean side are home to over 6700 species.
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