Are you looking for the perfect Central America Tropical Destination?
Central America is, by definition, a tropical destination; however, not all of Central America is actually a lush tropical destination. For starters, the Pacific Coast of Central America is actually quite dry, and depending on the time of the year when you visit it, you will find it brown and gloomy or a lushy green.
The reality is that the true Central America tropical destination lies on the Caribbean coast of Central America. Most people however do not refer to this coast as the Caribbean, but rather the Atlantic coast and both are actually right. The Caribbean Sea is of course part of the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea has its western geographical border with Central America.
Another geographical and political comment applies to what is Central America? Geographically, Central America includes parts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama, however, politically; Central America is comprised of only 5 countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
This being said, if you are looking for a Central America tropical destination that is green, with rainforests and cloud forests and a humid tropical climate, you should look at the Caribbean Coast of Central America. For starters, Guatemala has a tiny coast on the Caribbean, so it does not really offer much in the sense of a tropical destination. El Salvador does not have a coast on the Caribbean, so this totally discards it as a Central America Tropical Destination.
This leaves us with three countries: Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Although all three have a Caribbean coast, the truth is that Nicaragua and Costa Rica are developed towards their Pacific coast, attracting the bulk of their tourism towards the Pacific, and having very little infrastructure on the Caribbean.
Honduras on the other hand, has most of its development on the Caribbean Coast, with an important natural corridor made up of protected areas and national parks that provide the backbone of a true Central America tropical destination. Best of all, this whole area is easily accessible, with three international airports located in San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and Roatan, all on the Caribbean. Along this area, you will find Atlantida, one of the departments in Honduras, which has two main destination hubs, La Ceiba and Tela. Both are on the coast, and both have borders with national parks. La Ceiba has the advantage of its port facilities, which is where the ferry to Roatan and Utila depart from, making it the perfect Central America tropical destination: combine the lush green tropical rainforests of Central America with the truly affordable Caribbean Bay Islands of Honduras.

Perhaps the most outstanding spot within Atlantida is the Cangrejal River Valley, a true Central America Tropical destination. Bordered by two national Parks, Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios National Parks, flowing in the Caribbean sea, and providing some of the best white water in Honduras, the Cangrejal River Valley is the epitome of the true Central America tropical destination. Best of all is the easy access, the many different service providers, which include tour operators, inns and hostels, and many different nature and adventure activities. The Cangrejal River Valley is located only 6 miles from downtown La Ceiba and 8 miles from the port facilities where the ferry’s to the Bay Islands of Honduras operate.

Here, in this perfect Central America tropical destination, you will find the charming La Villa de Soledad B&B, a family run eco lodge with a boutique décor set perfectly into the tropical rainforests of Nombre de Dios National Park, and providing easy, walking distance access to Pico Bonito National Park.