Destinations in Central America:
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Sharks are probably not the first things that come to mind when you think of romance, but it was hundreds of hammerheads that brought this unlikely couple together.
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With venomous snakes and shark-infested waters, this desert island had no hope of escape.
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The controversial Nicaragua canal, dubbed the largest engineering project in history, is forcing a small, sleepy community into the spotlight.
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The solid, geometric rock produced from Panama’s last volcanic eruption makes the district of Boquete an ideal destination for rock climbers.
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Crime may plague other parts of Honduras, but on Utila, a Caribbean island with a population of just 3,500, the biggest problems are invasive lionfish – and getting a restaurant table.
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Inexpensive housing, food and transport make these five cities some of the world’s most budget-friendly – but it is their energy and atmosphere that make living there truly priceless.
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In this classic from the BBC archive, survival expert Ray Mears takes the Hollywood actor on the ultimate jungle adventure in search of a lost civilization.
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The Guatemalan city has persisted through its share of catastrophes – from the decimation of the indigenous population to a slew of eruptions – to become the country’s prized jewel.
Editors' Picks
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BBC Travel uncovers the hidden side of the parks through its people
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This former regional power is now an eerie, abandoned city of ghosts
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Will this desert wasteland see new life?
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From rocket ships to flying cars, these kids inspire us to love the world
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What inspires Steven Tyler and Mario Batali? We asked them – and others
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