Central America: A World of Beauty Between Two Oceans
A land of lush jungles, ancient civilizations, and two dramatic coastlines—Central America is where nature pulses with life and history echoes from volcanic peaks to crumbling temples. Hike cloud forests in Costa Rica, snorkel coral reefs off Belize, or cruise the world-famous Panama Canal. Between its Caribbean calm and Pacific surf, this region invites you to go deeper: in biodiversity, culture, and soul-stirring experiences. Whether it’s yoga in a treetop sanctuary, wildlife watching in a rainforest, or simply sipping coffee where it was grown, your Envoyage advisor will match you with an escape that cuts to the core of Central America's heart.
Central America in Focus
Travel to Central America: U.S. Citizens are not required to acquire a visa for short vacations to Panama and Costa Rica. To visit Costa Rica, bring your valid passport and return tickets (or travel documentation for your next destination). You’ll need to show proof of funds for your stay and will need to pay a departure tax of $29 U.S. dollars when you leave. The rules are similar in Panama, but make sure your passport is valid for at least three months and bring proof that you have at least $500 in your bank account. Panama’s departure tax is frequently raised. Check before you go.
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Moments Worth Chasing
Explore Lush National Parks
From sloths to scarlet macaws, Costa Rica’s protected landscapes offer up-close encounters with rare wildlife and active volcanoes—no filter required.
Ride the Waves or Chase the Waterfalls
Find your surf break on the Pacific or soak in serenity along quiet shores like Costa Rica's Playa Montezuma, dotted with beautiful waterfalls.
Cruise the Panama Canal
Watch global trade move through the jungle as you glide through a modern marvel that still feels like an adventure from a different era.
Reconnect With Your Senses
Recenter in Costa Rica’s rainforest retreats, where yoga pavilions perch in the canopy and spa rituals draw from the earth itself.
Summit to Sea in Panama
Climb Volcán Barú for sunrise views where both oceans shimmer on the horizon, then descend to snorkel reefs or sip Boquete-grown coffee at its source.
