Backpacking in Central America was the best decision of my life. Central America is an enchanting amalgamation of jungles, surf beaches, tequila , and volcanoes. After exploring for months on end here, I now kinda consider this part of the world to be my second home. Part of it is the unrivalled beauty of the jungles, mountains, volcanos, desert islands and beaches.
Part of it is all the relaxing and inward soul searching. You know, the kind with people that very quickly become your new friends for life. A part of me is desperate to keep this place a secret before it turns into Southeast Asia 2. I gotta spread the love pura vida style. The Broke Backpacker is supported by you. Backpacking Central America is a wild romp through both chaos and a long chill-out session.
It lends itself to some incredible overland journeys and rounding out your own manifesto through travel. There are markets full of amber, beaches to sell your jewellery at Central America is actually a good place to have a backpacker hustle , and of course, there is so much delicious food. Plus, a party is never too far away.
Backpacking Central America is ideal for those on a grown-up gap year or another type of time-constrained trip. And when you do want to splurge on some once-in-a-lifetime experiences, well the region delivers them in spades! Take epic trekking trips, sky diving, and paragliding! Central America hears you and instead offers up peaceful yoga retreats in the mountains or lazy beach days in the sunshine.
Plus, because the countries that comprise this region are small with the exception of Mexico you can spend less time physically travelling and more time actually exploring β or chilling! Honestly, backpacking in Central America is the whole package: the people, the parties, the paradisiacal landscapes. Depending on your time frame, there is a wide range of places to begin and end your backpacking trip. Choosing a general Central America backpacking route and itinerary that works for you will help in some of the basic planning on your journey.
