Central America Complete Country Checklist

Get to planning your next Central American vacation with a full list of all the countries that make up Central America with this complete country checklist. Learn the basics of the countries currency, tourist spots, and major cities. But first, screen shot or pin the checklist below to track your travels as you make your way around the region. Here is the Central America Complete Country Checklist.

If you are like me, traveling the world is on many of our bucket lists and some of us even might make it a point to try and visit all of the countries in the world. This blog lists all of the Central American countries including their major cities, major tourist attractions, and their currency to help guide your travels.

First, obviously the main language spoken in these countries is Spanish, but while visiting some of the major cities or popular tourist attractions you may find locals are more familiar with English.

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Central America Checklist

Mexico

Major Cities: Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Ecatepec, Guadalajara

Major Tourist Attractions: Cancún and the Mayan Riviera, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico City

Currency: Mexican Nuevo Peso (Mex$)

Guatemala

Major Cities: Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango, Antigua Guatemala, Puerto Barrios

Major Tourist Attractions: Tikal (Mayan Ruins), Lago de Atitlan, Antigua, Chichicastenango Market

Currency: Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ)

Honduras

Major Cities: Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Choloma, La Ceiba

Major Tourist Attractions: The Bay Islands, Copan Ruins, Lago de Yojoa, Pulhapanzak Waterfalls

Currency: Honduran lempira (L)

While you are visiting Central America, more specifically Honduras, don’t miss out on one of their major tourist attractions – The Bay Islands. The biggest island, Roatan is the perfect location to visit. Snorkel the second largest barrier reefs or visit an animal sanctuary and see the tropical animals and birds. Visit this Central America Hidden Gem!

Nicaragua

Major Cities: Managua, León, Granada, Jinotega

Major Tourist Attractions: Islets of Granada, Corn Islands, Masaya Volcano

Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)

El Salvador

Major Cities: San Salvador, Soyapango, Santa Ana

Major Tourist Attractions: Parque Nacional El Boqueron, Iglesia de Rosario, Santa Ana Volcano

Currency: United States Dollar (USD)

Costa Rica

Major Cities: San José, Puerto Limón, Alajuela

Major Tourist Attractions: Arenal Volcano National Park & La Fortuna, Corcovado National Park & Drake Bay, Tamarindo

Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC)

Panama

Major Cities: Panama City, San Miguelito, Tocumen

Major Tourist Attractions: Panama Canal, Bocas Town, Coiba, San Blas Islands

Currency: Panamanian Balboa (PAB), United States Dollar (USD)

Belize

Major Cities: Belize City, San Ignacio, Orange Walk

Major Tourist Attractions: Barrier Reef, Limestone Caves, Mayan King Falls, St. Hermans Blue hole

Currency: Belize dollar (BZ$)

Overall, Central America is so diverse with many countries to visit that have so much to offer. All in all you get to experience the various cultures, landscapes, and more! Hopefully this Central American checklist will help and guide you when planning your next vacation and helps you reach whatever travel goal you might have! Which country are you marking off your Central American checklist next? Leave it in the comments below!