Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Central America December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Central America Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Central-America.dx553248635975748723)[Hotels in Central America](https://expedia.ca/Central-America-Hotels.d553248635975748723.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Central America](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-America.d553248635975748723.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Central America Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Central-America.d553248635975748723.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central America Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Central-America.d553248635975748723.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Central America ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Central America Types of activities Where to stay [Central America travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Central-America.dx553248635975748723) ![Central America](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/f88d2c09ca9a1b9e632abc650e37a9fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25683-Panama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25683-Panama.jpg) ![Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25689-Panama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25689-Panama.jpg) ![Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25685-Panama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25685-Panama.jpg) ![Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25687-Panama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25687-Panama.jpg) ## Central America Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Central America has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Central America is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central America to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Central America Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Central America. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Central America attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Xcaret Eco Theme Park Part theme park, part wildlife sanctuary and part archaeological site, Xcaret Park has dozens of attractions and activities to keep the whole family occupied. So many, in fact, that it’s almost impossible to see everything with just one visit. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Xcaret-Eco-Theme-Park-Playa-del-Carmen.d6074370.Vacation-Attraction) ![Xcaret Eco Theme Park featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a luxury hotel or resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074370/fbcd4d30-631c-40d8-91ed-381f8d2bf281.jpg) ### 2\. Paseo de la Reforma Paseo de la Reforma is likely to be one of your daily reference points as you travel around Mexico City. See many historic buildings and monuments along the lengthy stretch of this wide and beautiful tree-lined avenue. Notice the important modern buildings that have been constructed over time as Mexico and Mexico City have grown internationally as important financial markets. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Paseo-De-La-Reforma-Miguel-Hidalgo.d179290.Vacation-Attraction) ![Paseo de La Reforma avenue and Angel of Independence Monument - Mexico City, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179290/3a01d0ca-bd22-4b94-820e-cbeee93de6a1.jpg) ### 3\. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe More than 12 million people visit the Basilica de Santa Maria each year. They come to see the site at which the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a poor Indian, and to see the cloak with her image that is displayed there. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Basilica-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Guadalupe-Gustavo-A-Madero.d501754.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe which includes a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501754/392c003b-eec3-4e2c-8518-57a8f3386ddb.jpg) ### 4\. Lake Atitlán Visit the Lake Atitlán area to explore indigenous villages, trek through volcanic highlands and dive, kayak or swim in Central America’s deepest lake. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Atitlan-Solola.d6220357.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Atitlan which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220357/ee79adf4-7213-4dda-a8c5-e45220b794d0.jpg) ### 5\. Angel of Independence Monument Mexico City’s Angel of Independence Monument stands as a tribute to the heroes of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain. From 1521when Hernán Cortés defeated the Aztec nation, until the early 1800s, the vast country of Mexico was a colony of Spain, separated by the wide Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the decade-long battle that started in 1810 and finally led to Mexico’s status as an independent monarchy and then a republic. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Angel-Of-Independence-Monument-Reforma.d501737.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Angel of Independence in Mexico City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501737/473226e5-df19-42e9-b3a2-1cf9606c78d5.jpg) ### 6\. Coco Beach The charming coastal town of Coco Beach (Playas del Coco) is known for its bars, restaurants and picturesque stretches of sand. Its clear waters are a haven for divers and the surrounding jungle is home to intriguing Costa Rican wildlife. The clubs and casinos in the downtown area provide a lively nightlife atmosphere. Spend the afternoon zip-lining through a maze of trees or sunbathing at the beach. In the evening, relax with a drink at the bars downtown. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Coco-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071351.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rainy season in Costa Rica brings out some of the best sunsets of the year. #sunsets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071351/27e54044-bc5d-4a37-8f44-b5a9594c5424.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Central America | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Baton Rouge Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue](/things-to-do/baton-rouge-bar-hunt-baton-rouge-goes-rogue.a2562697.activity-details): CA $17 | | Top 5 things to do | [Baton Rouge Scavenger Interactive Hunt](/things-to-do/baton-rouge-scavenger-interactive-hunt.a51051563.activity-details)[Baton Rouge Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue](/things-to-do/baton-rouge-bar-hunt-baton-rouge-goes-rogue.a2562697.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Baton Rouge Scavenger Interactive Hunt](/things-to-do/baton-rouge-scavenger-interactive-hunt.a51051563.activity-details)[Baton Rouge Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue](/things-to-do/baton-rouge-bar-hunt-baton-rouge-goes-rogue.a2562697.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Central America --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Central America ![Xcaret Eco Theme Park featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a luxury hotel or resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/34000/34867-Xcaret-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xcaret Eco Theme Park 4.5/5(118 reviews) Commune with nature, explore ancient ruins and learn about Mayan culture at this popular theme park, home to a natural underground river. [](https://expedia.ca/Xcaret-Eco-Theme-Park-Playa-del-Carmen.d6074370.Vacation-Attraction) ![Reforma which includes a city, a monument and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168169-Reforma.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paseo de la Reforma 4.5/5(141 reviews) Like the Champs Elysées in Paris, this famous wide avenue provides a distinctive elegance to the historic plan of this huge global city. [](https://expedia.ca/Paseo-De-La-Reforma-Miguel-Hidalgo.d179290.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40702-Basilica-De-Santa-Maria-De-Guadalupe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe 4.5/5(169 reviews) Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, is believed to have appeared on the site of this church, making it an important pilgrimage site for many Catholics. [](https://expedia.ca/Basilica-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Guadalupe-Gustavo-A-Madero.d501754.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Atitlan which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69981-Lake-Atitlan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Atitlán Mountainous treks, artistic pursuits and scuba diving; the towns, villages and volcanoes that surround this picturesque lake in Guatemala's highlands offer adventure and culture. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Atitlan-Solola.d6220357.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Angel of Independence Monument which includes heritage elements, central business district and a monument](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168468-Monumento-A-Los-Heroes-De-La-Independencia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Angel of Independence Monument 4.5/5(213 reviews) Gaze upon this tall and majestic structure that symbolizes for the whole nation’s citizens the country’s long struggle for independence. [](https://expedia.ca/Angel-Of-Independence-Monument-Reforma.d501737.Vacation-Attraction) ![Coco Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77612-Coco-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coco Beach 4/5(127 reviews) Explore the depths of the ocean with your snorkel and fly through the treetops of the jungle on a zip line in this picturesque beach town. [](https://expedia.ca/Coco-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071351.Vacation-Attraction) ![Maroma Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f1dff56798dbc6cb90bd45331c8c21e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maroma Beach 4/5(130 reviews) Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Maroma Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/Maroma-Beach-Maroma.d6160476.Vacation-Attraction) ![Playa Blanca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5d0c3e55f08a63e570aeffea1603a516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Blanca 4.5/5(9 reviews) Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Playa Blanca, a popular beach in Rio Hato. Amble around this romantic area's seaside or experience its entertainment venues. [](https://expedia.ca/Playa-Blanca-Rio-Hato.d6125220.Vacation-Attraction) ![Zócalo](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/95000/95441-Zocalo-Mexicocity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zócalo 4.5/5(332 reviews) This is the heart of Mexico City with wide-ranging architecture, cultural events and a lively arts scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Zocalo-Historic-Center.d508474.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Central America ![Escenica Tower showing a beach, general coastal views and a luxury hotel or resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/331000/331575-Hotel-Zone.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zona Hotelera 4.5/5(1,203 area reviews) Relax on white-sand beaches or poolside at luxury hotels, dive at an underwater museum, swim with dolphins and visit archaeological ruins. [](https://expedia.ca/Cancun-Zona-Hotelera.dx800022) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/68d5e78d9e03d888e983d21ca216f23d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Romantic Zone 4.5/5(553 area reviews) Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Romantic Zone. Travelers also love the stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife, and popular shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Romantic-Zone.dx6051315) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/0745ba56792d9a00010d1ac3b6f77e99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Roma Norte Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Roma Norte. Check out top attractions like MUCA Roma and Centro Cultural El Punto, and jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Sevilla Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Mexico-City-Roma-Norte.dx553248635921598937) ![Polanco which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168202-Polanco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Polanco 4.5/5(39 area reviews) Luxury shopping along Presidente Masaryk Avenue and upscale restaurants await, while nearby Chapultepec Park houses the National Museum of Anthropology and other cultural institutions. Enjoy a stroll in Parque Lincoln or explore Polanquito's vibrant dining scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Mexico-City-Polanco.dx179291) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ea30c8b151f0e1cc105ca7f00d4a39a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manuel Antonio The stunning beaches and idyllic natural landscape are just a few highlights of Manuel Antonio. Make a stop by Biesanz Beach or Playa Espadilla while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Quepos-Manuel-Antonio.dx601060) ![La Condesa featuring café lifestyle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168215-Roma-Condesa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Condesa Fashionable and popular with young professionals, Condesa boasts international restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Stroll along tree-lined avenues, admire Art Deco architecture, and visit landmarks like Edificio San Martín and Basurto Building. [](https://expedia.ca/Mexico-City-La-Condesa.dx6051410) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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