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Best Beaches in Central America
By travelanswerman | November 22, 2009
Central America offers some outstanding beaches that usually don’t receive much attention due to their location. Maybe you should take some time to check them out in the future. Here are the top 8 Central American beaches which lure beach lovers “in the know” from all over the world: Bastamientos, Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bastamientos lies along the border from the Caribbean coast off Costa Rica. The Bastimentos National Marine Park is one of the chief attractions of the beach. Ten islands with many mangrove cays of smaller size comprise it. Red Frog Beach is the most visited beach area. The beach shimmers hot and shines in the bright daylight of the sun. It is one of the most scenic beaches of this region. Check it out soon!
San Blas Archipelago, Panama
The stretch of the San Blas Archipelago by the Caribbean coast of Panama ranges from Columbia to the Gulf of San Blas. It is just twenty minutes from Panama City by plane. The Kuna Indians mainly populate the islands. Reefs with exquisite snorkeling and diving surround the beach area.      Â
Montezuma, Costa Rica
Montezuma is one of the hippie destinations of Costa Rica. It enjoys the reputation of a charming and scenic spot on strength of its high-end restaurants, accommodations, private villas and tropical gardens. Here you can enjoy everything from horseback riding to yoga classes. Does it sound right for you?    Â
Manzanillo, Costa Rica
Manzanillo is an idyllic village on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Manzanillo tempts the visitor with pure Caribbean charms. Simple cabins as well as cafes lead to white sandy beaches that will lure back for future visits. Is this the year you want to try something different? Why not?  Â
Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Mal Pais is famous as a surfing hotspot. The southwest corner of Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica constitutes the beach town of Mal Pais. Santa Teresa is the largest village of Mal Pais. The beach is alive with activities like hiking, beach walking, kayaking and sneaking. What more could you desire? Break away and check it out this winter!  Â
West Bay Beach, Roatán Island, Honduras
West Bay Beach is the most frequently visited beach in Honduras’ Bay islands. This Caribbean beach with its shining surface of sand, clear turquoise water and swaying palms cast a spell of enchantment on its visitors. A mix array of classy villas and small hotels give you space to relax with your friends. The island of Roatan is definitely one of the highest rated dive destinations in the world. Ask any Dive Master and see if he will agree.        Â
Chachahuate Beach, Cayos Cochinos, Honduras
Chachauate is a part of an archipelago known as Cayos Cochinos. The fame of this tiny island rests on its striking beach that regularly teems with an active crowd of people. Most travelers from the mainland make day trips to the beach to hang out and have lunch in the marine reserve. It takes only twenty minutes to take a walk around the island.       Â
Monterrico, Guatemala
The beach town of Monterrico on the Pacific coast is alive and kicking with the young from the upper reaches of Guatemala and Antigua. The beach reflects like a mirror the shine of black volcanic sand. The sight of sea turtles that crowd the beach is simply amazing. The beauty of the beach is enhanced by a line of mangroves on its edge. It takes pride on itself as one of the most scenic beaches of Guatemala and possibly all of Central America. Â
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