Mexico & Central America

It is difficult to comprehend the wealth of wonders tucked inside this tiny country on the edge of the Yucatán Peninsula – and that’s just ashore.

A peaceful and stable nation, Costa Rica has the longest standing democracy in Latin America. It boasts a treasure of natural beauty and variety of wildlife.

Since the signing of the peace accords in 1992, El Salvador has awakened to its cultural identity, archaeological treasures, contemporary artistic expressions, and culinary traditions.

Guatemala has unspoiled landscapes dotted with volcanoes – plus impressive complexes of Maya ruins, stately Spanish colonial art and architecture.

The architectural riches of colonial Mexico rival those of Europe and its pre-Colombian archaeological sites of the Aztec, Olmec and the Maya are fascinating.

Retrace the steps of conquistadors and pirates, finding modern day treasure in the form of sunsets, volcanoes, lakes, beaches, food and handicrafts.

As a land bridge between the two continents of the Western Hemisphere, the Panamanian biosphere is a fascinating intersection of the fauna and flora of both North and South America.