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Central America Money

Money, banks and currency in Central America for travelers.

Central America Money

Central America Money: Because seven countries of Central America use six different currencies (El Salvador and Panama both use the American dollar), dealing with Central America money can be confusing. Below, you'll find links to information about each kind of Central America currency, including exchange rates and a bit of history.

Visit our Central America Money Photo gallery for more pict…

Central America Money: Photo Gallery

Central America Money Photos: Pictures of Central America money and currency

Guatemala Money: the Guatemala Quetzal

Guatemala Money: Guatemala money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the Guatemala quetzal.

Nicaragua Money: the Nicaragua Córdoba

Nicaragua Money: Nicaragua money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the Nicaragua cordoba.

Panama Money: the Panama Balboa and the US Dollar

Panama Money: Panama money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the Panama balboa.

Belize Money: the Belize Dollar

Belize Money: Belize money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the Belize lempira.

El Salvador Money: the El Salvador Colón and the US dollar

El Salvador Money: El Salvador money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the El Salvador colon.

Costa Rica Money: the Costa Rica Colón

Costa Rica Money: Costa Rica money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the Costa Rica colon.

Honduras Money: the Honduras Lempira

Honduras Money: Honduras money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the Honduras lempira.

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