Why go
- Subregion of North America.
- Served by El Preson Airport.
History
Central America is a subregion of North America. Its political boundaries are defined as bordering Mexico to the north, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Central America is usually defined as consisting of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, and also, in specialized contexts, including Mexico. Within Central America is the Mesoamerican biodiversity hotspot, which extends from southern Mexico to southeastern Panama. Due to the presence of several active geologic faults and the Central America Volcanic Arc, seismic activity in the region, such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, is high, which has caused death, injury, and property damage.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 735, 73C, 737-300) · 7 routes: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, A319, Embraer 175, MD-80, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, Embraer 175, MD-80, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C) · 3 routes: Los Angeles*, Philadelphia*, San Antonio*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 2 routes: Denver*, Houston*
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ, EMJ) · 5 routes: Chihuahua*, Hermosillo*, Mexico City, Monterrey*, Tijuana*
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 4 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 2 routes: Guadalajara, Monterrey
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is El Preson Airport; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Central America. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.