A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Spend time exploring the trails, hidden caves and waterfalls in this jungle playground, spotting toucans, tanagers and olive-throated parakeets with a friendly birding expert.
11 days, from £2,025 to £3,235
See the wildlife at La Paz Waterfall Gardens near Alajuela
13 days, from £2,215 to £3,540
Enjoy a guided tour of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
13 days, from £2,520 to £4,000
Journey as a family through the Yucatan in the footsteps of the Mayan civilisation, stopping off at beaches, temples and historic cities
12 days, from £2,895 to £4,020
Get under the skin of Antigua Guatemala, once the capital city of Spanish-ruled Central America
10 days, from £2,925 to £4,670
Visit some of Costa Rica’s standout features, including Arenal Volcano and the Nicoya Peninsula
14 days, from £3,060 to £4,285
Enjoy some cultural immersion in the capital before road tripping through the Yucatan
13 days, from £3,285 to £4,430
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
Our Americas team know the region extremely well and are on hand to tailor-make family holidays in Central America designed to your exact specifications and family requirements. Then there are the additional services that come as standard on all Original Travel holidays - fast-track check-in and security at the airport, and lounge access even if you're flying economy. In addition, all children aged between three and ten also receive a fun pack from celebrated children's party people Sharky & George full of challenges, games and destination-specific quizzes. Even better, when you're on the ground in Central America, our clued-up local Concierges are on hand to make any additional arrangements.
So, what might the highlights be on a family holiday in Central America? Exhibit A would most likely be Mexico, and the Yucatan Peninsula in particular. You can hang out on wonderful beaches, snorkel (and older children can dive), see manatees in the wild, explore cave systems, wander around colonial towns, learn to cook classic Mexican dishes and - arguably best of all - visit spectacular Mayan cities.
Another classic destination for family holidays in Central America is Costa Rica. No Mayan civilisation here, but wildlife that is second to none in a country with unparalleled biodiversity. You and the brood can spot (and hear) howler monkeys, watch turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, white water raft, whizz on zip lines through rainforest canopy and generally monkey around in this verdant adventure playground.
Elsewhere, Belize is the biz for snorkelling and swimming off coral cayes (islands), and Guatemala offers an intriguing slice of indigenous life, while Nicaragua and Panama might just be the next big thing in family holidays in Central America. Watch these spaces...
Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday
We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
