Overflowing with diverse sceneries and varieties, Central America boasts a lifelong list of experiences to enjoy and is home to warm and friendly locals, dense jungle and idyllic beaches that can be easily explored from a luxury superyacht.
Caribbean seas and sparkling sandy shores line the east coast, combining with sumptuous jungle and rainforest canopies, it creates a heavenly Pacific coastline, all of which can be admired from the deck of your superyacht. Encompassing Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, this selection of minor, exotic countries offers a range of things to do and places to see. From mountain settlements enveloped in clouds and Mayan temples concealed in thick jungles to 16th century colonial townships located below frantically dynamic volcanoes, this region is alive with heritage and culture. Each country within Central America offers a myriad of unique experiences.
To the north of this isthmus lies Belize. Wedged between Mexico and Guatemala and home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, Belize is considered to be one of the best kept secrets of Central America. Unspoiled and regarded as the adventure coast, this hidden treasure boasts endless opportunities for fishing, snorkelling, diving and kayaking. A true naturist’s delight, this stunning region exudes an alluring yet modest beauty.
Lying at the heart of Central America, Costa Rica stretches from the crystalline shore of the Caribbean to the balmy Pacific, composing of lush jungle teeming with innumerable tropical species, glorious surf spots along the translucent coastal waters and a single urban jungle rich in pure Costa Rican culture. Home to one of the most proactive conservation policies in the world, Ticos, the inhabitants of Costa Rica, take great care of their national natural treasures in whatever form they take, for instance, national parks, volcanoes, rainforest, sea turtles, sloths and thousands of other species of flora and fauna.
Few yacht charter destinations are as poetic as Guatemala. With cobbled city streets, peeling rainbow facades, looming volcanoes and glittering lakes, Guatemala is filled with grandeur. From the jaguar-stalked jungles and over 1,500 ancient Mayan sites to the cool streets of Antigua, Pacific swells and Caribbean waters, and a fascinating mix of culture, Guatemala has plenty to offer.
The charming cruising grounds of Honduras capture a raw energy and evocative spirit for yacht charter guests to glide into the lesser known. From the enigmatic bay of islands to the depths of the dripping hot rainforest, there remains something magical and unexplored about this nook of Central America.
An affable all-rounder, Nicaragua embraces travellers with diverse offerings of volcanic landscapes, colonial architectures, sensational beaches, idyllic islands, wave-battered Pacific beaches and pristine forests. Whether it is dipping your toes into the crystalline Caribbean or paddling out to the crashing waves of the pounding Pacific, Nicaragua's beaches always deliver the goods. The big barrels of the Pacific coast are revered in surfing circles, while the clear waters of the Corn Islands are superb for snorkeling.
Surrounded by both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean lies Panama. Panama is best known for its Panama Canal, an artificial waterway connecting the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. This unique and beautiful destination is the ideal place to admire an incomparable diversity of marine life and ecosystems. No charter is complete without a visit to Panama City. Brimming with sophistication, it is known for its five-star restaurants and hotels, high-end shopping and all sorts of the luxuries you could have imagined.
What Central America lacks in size, it makes up for in colour, beauty and spirit and a luxury yacht charter is a fantastic opportunity to discover the magnetism of Central America.