Corona might have turned Mexico into the place "You'd Rather Be", but this sunset-backdropped tagline could just as easily apply to any number of Central American countries. Sipping cocktails from a hammock in Belize's Caye Caulker? That's a pretty fine place to rather be.Mellowing out in the lakeside villages around Guatemala's Lago de Atitlan? Not a bad option either. Creeping through the misty cloud forests of Costa Rica? That's why we're here. And consider how close and budget-friendly Central America is, where "You'd Rather Be" just became where you could easily be.

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Land of Belize8 days From $1,140• Discover the energy of Belize City
• Uncover the secrets of San Ignacio • Experience climbing the Tikal ruins • Swim off the warm coast Learn More

Central America Journey17 days From $1,795• Discover El Salvador and its black sand beaches  • Hike or zip-line through steamy cloud forests • Encounter Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna • Explore Mayan ruins Learn More

Costa Rica Experience9 days From $1,230• Hike the forested jungle trails of Manuel Antonio National Park  • Take a soak in lava-heated thermal springs • Chill out amid Quepos' blissed out surf town vibe