Last Updated on January 1, 2021
3. Costa Rica
This country stands out precisely for its security. So much so that it can your next family vacation destination. Nevertheless, you should protect yourself by having your belongings always near you and out of reach of potential pickpocketers. Top attractions: • Manuel Antonio National Park: if you want to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach while at the same time watching an incredible diversity of birds, monkeys, and other wild animals, this park is definitely the place to go! • Arenal: exploring one of the many hiking trails near the Arenal Volcano is something any adventurous traveler visiting Costa Rica should do. Those who are lucky enough might even see glowing lava falling down the volcano. • Monteverde and Santa Elena: have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk through a dense forest full of biodiversity near the top of trees? Just visit the high altitudes trails in the Cloud Forests near the cities of Monteverde and Santa Elena. You won’t be disappointed.
2. Belize
You can rightfully call Belize paradise on Earth. With exotic and relaxing landscapes, this small Caribbean country is the perfect place for people who love scuba diving, snorkeling, or any other similar sea activities. Top attractions: • Great Blue Hole: you’ve probably seen countless pictures of this amazing marine sinkhole all over the internet. The Great Blue Hole is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Natural Monument that is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System and is among the best scuba diving sites in the entire world. • Hol Chan Marine Reserve: this is another spot that any diver dreams of exploring. Don’t miss that unique opportunity!
1. Panama
Although it is a country where most tourists claim they have felt insecure every now and then, most of the crimes against tourists that take place in Panama are the so-called petty crimes, like pick-pocketing and scams. So watch out for those! Top attractions: • Miraflores: the Panama Canal is a very popular tourist attraction. It connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and is a marvelous work of modern engineering. Miraflores is the perfect place to admire the canal and watch the massive ships going through the locks. • Panamá Viejo: another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Panama is the remaining part of the ancient Panama City and a location of great archeological value.
