Central America, the portion of land connecting North America to South America comprises of seven nations with a population of over forty million people, most of whom are mestizo, with a mixture of Hispanic and indigenous heritages. It has Caribbean water, excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. It has rain forests with exotic flora and fauna, well-preserved pre-Colombian ruins and towering pyramids.

Central Americans love to celebrate, and they do it with gusto. Christmas to New Years is week long holiday when people throw white confetti at each other. Many of Central American holidays are based on Latin Catholicism, three of them centering on Virgin Mary.

The attractions, cultures and tourism infrastructure vary wildly from country to country. There are many festivals throughout Central America but one of the most vibrant and colorful is Carnival, celebrated a week before Lent, in Salvador. Semana Santa, which means the Holy week, ends on Easter Sunday, is celebrated best in Guatemala, where colorful sawdust carpets and flowers adorn the procession. In Nicaragua the Feast of San Jeronimo is celebrated with joy. Celebrations include fairs, parades, songfests and partying.

Central America with all its splendor and colorful festivals is an experience of a lifetime.