Spring Break in Central America

Every spring, international travelers 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.

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 party animals, and the island’s bars and reggae clubs will be in walking distance.

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.

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.

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.

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!