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Wildlife, Conservation, and Ecotourism in Central America

Here you'll find information about Central American wildlife, parks and refuges, and other natural wonders, as well as how to enjoy the region's unparalleled beauty responsibly.
Costa Rica National Parks
Costa Rica national parks, preserves and wildlife refuges are the world's best. Explore national parks in Costa Rica!
NASA Photos of Central America - Pictures From Above!
Space pictures and photographs of Central America by NASA satellites and astronauts.
Island Paradises in Central America
Forget Jamaica. Forget St. Martin. The islands of Central America are just as beautiful, even easier to access, and can be enjoyed at a much better price. From the local and lively (Ambergris Caye, Belize) to the amazingly remote (Cocos Island, Costa Rica), Central America’s islands offer every kind of paradise.
Insects of Panama
A photo gallery featuring images of insects, arachnids, and other creepy crawlers in Panama by the talented Arthur Danker.
Costa Rica's Unique Island Reserves
All about Costa Island's beautiful topical island paradises: Cocos, Cano, and Tortuga. Though these national parks and reserves don't offer accommodations, they offer matchless ecotourism, wildlife viewing, snorkeling, diving, and watersports opportunities.
Stay at South Water Caye, Belize
Belize's South Water Caye is a dream destination for vacationers seeking seclusion from nosey tourists, a remote tropical island surrounded by some of the most incredible marine life in the world.
Central America's Creepy Crawlies
Everything you wanted to know about Central America's creepiest creatures---the venomous, the poisonous, and the simply scary-looking spiders, snakes and insects.
Ecotel, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
For the more rugged ecotourist, Playa Hermosa's environmentally-friendly Ecotel offers captivating immersion in Costa Rican wildlife, just steps away from the beach.
Photo Gallery: Central America's Natural Splendor
Central America photographs featuring the area's natural splendor, from Costa Rican cloudforests to Belizean beaches.
Birding in Belize
Birding trip reports for Belize from your Guide to Birding.
National Parks in Central America
The National Park Service's comprehensive listing of the fantastically diverse national parks, reserves, and wildlife refuges of Central America.
Wildlife Photography: Michael Sewell
A beautiful gallery featuring Central and South American wildlife, from toucans to tapirs, by photographer Michael Sewell.

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