Spring Break in Central America

Central America spring break destinations: We've got spring fever!

Considering spring break in Central America? Rosarito Beach is so last year. More and more intrepid travelers are choosing Central America spring breaks, on Central America’s islands and beaches.

Central America Spring Breaks for the Ultimate Party:

• Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  Every year, Central America spring breakers flock to the Costa Rica beach of Playa Tamarindo. Tamarindo’s nightlife is among the best in Costa Rica. But a spring break on Tamarindo beach doesn’t stop with dancing and daiquiris. Wildly fun attractions like canopy tours, ziplining, kayaking, snorkeling, and Scuba diving will keep your days busy—and unforgettable.

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• Ambergris Caye, Belize

  Forget pricier Caribbean islands — Ambergris Caye in Belize is just as beautiful, with even better nightlife. Book a vacation rental in San Pedro Town for you and your clan of Central America spring break party animals, and the Caribbean island’s bars and reggae clubs will be in walking distance.

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• Other Beaches in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica is the new Cancun—just must larger, and far less crowded! From Manzanillo on the Caribbean to Manuel Antonio on the Pacific, there’s a Costa Rica beach for everyone. Check out Spring Break Costa Rica for some all-inclusive packages.

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Central America Spring Breaks for Ultimate Relaxation:

• Placencia, Belize

  Is the Puerto Vallarta club scene not your thing? If your spring break fantasy is a little lazier — cold beers, hammocks strung between palm trees, and warm Caribbean waters — look no further than Placencia, in southern Belize. Your only job: climbing that tree to hack down a second coconut.

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• Utila, Honduras

  While Utila definitely has a party scene, it’s a simple, leisurely sort, typical of Central America’s top backpacker destinations. Most international travelers head to Utila for its low-cost, world-class Scuba diving, but the island has lots to offer the non-diver, like snorkeling, watersports, and spectacular seafood.

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• Caye Caulker, Belize

  If Ambergris Caye seems a little too lively, opt for the smaller, nearby island of Caye Caulker. Smaller also means cheaper; you can rent a cabana at Tropical Paradise for around $10 a person. Chill out by the water at the Lazy Lizard. Sing karaoke at Oceanside. Above all, be sure to order a pina colada at Rasta Pasta—they’re the biggest I’ve ever seen!

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For more Spring Break destinations abroad, check out the recommendations from our Guide to Student Travel.