Hi kopral,

Central America wakes up early. Sometimes it's the howler monkeys calling from the treetops, sometimes it's the sound of the jungle heating up.

Trip plan ideas for your trip to Central America

It's small but packed—volcano hikes, coral reefs, cloud forests, ancient ruins, surf towns, and markets full of music, food, and energy. Each of the seven countries has its own feel, but the region as a whole is easy to travel through, wildly biodiverse, and full of things to see, eat, and explore.

Read on for tips to plan your next trip.

Happy travels,

Lucy