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Planning Your Central America Vacation

Everything you need to help streamline your preparations for that Central American vacation.
Nicaragua Money: the Nicaragua Córdoba
Nicaragua Money: Nicaragua money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the Nicaragua cordoba.
Guatemala Money: the Guatemala Quetzal
Guatemala Money: Guatemala money, banks, and foreign exchange rates with the Guatemala quetzal.
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.
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
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.
United States Embassies and Consulates in Central America

If you're an American citizen traveling in Central America -- or any other country -- it's a good idea to have the address and contact information of the U.S. Embassies and Consulates in every country you visit. In an emergency (like a stolen passport), the American Embassies are there to help.

Two-Week Itineraries for Travelers to Central America
If you want to see a great deal in a limited amount of time, Central America is the perfect destination. Because of the region's relatively short distances between sights, two weeks is sufficient period of time for travelers to enjoy a diverse array of attractions. Here, we've compiled several tried-and-true itineraries for you to peruse.
Items You'll Be Glad You Packed
A list of travel necessities to pack that I've found absolutely invaluable during my trips to Central America and beyond, and I can guarantee you will, too.
Compare Rates on Flights to Central America
Kayak.com searches hundreds of travel sites to give you the widest possible choice of flights and prices.
Le Travel Store
Purchase top-of-the-line travel gear online at Le Travel Store. Besides luggage, backpacks, and clothing, they carry some of the most ingenious travel accessories on the planet. Pills to combat jet lag? Biodegradable toilet seat covers? Travel silverware on a key ring? Who knew?
Interactive Central American Atlas
Includes clear, clickable maps and other information.
Affordable Tours
A site offering a broad selection of Central America tours, from "Belize Grand Discovery" to "Jewels of Panama".
Official Tourism Information
Listing of the tourist commisions and visitors' bureaus of Central American countries. Includes various regions of Mexico.
Tucan Travel
Tucan is a renowned trave agency that specializes in all-inclusive Latin American tours, spanning nearly ever country from Mexico to Chile, and even Anarctica.
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