Wildlife, Conservation, and Ecotourism in Central America

Costa Rica national parks, preserves and wildlife refuges are the world's best. Explore national parks in Costa Rica!

Space pictures and photographs of Central America by NASA satellites and astronauts.

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.

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.

Central America photographs featuring the area's natural splendor, from Costa Rican cloudforests to Belizean beaches.

The National Park Service's comprehensive listing of the fantastically diverse national parks, reserves, and wildlife refuges of Central America.

A beautiful gallery featuring Central and South American wildlife, from toucans to tapirs, by photographer Michael Sewell.

Central America Volcanoes : Central America is famous for its volcanoes. The isthmus's location along the Ring of Fire has resulted in tons of...

Central America coffee is some of the world's finest, and Central America coffee tours are a great way to get behind the scenes of its production.

Jicaro Island Ecolodge is a luxury nature lodge in Las Isletas, Lake Nicaragua.