Which destination in Central America? Still undecided

Hi there,

We’re planning a trip to Central America and South America, but we’re still unsure about the destination. It’s for a trip in July 2025, so weather is definitely a factor. For Ecuador, the weather seems favorable, but my wife knows an Ecuadorian woman who told her that the security situation has really deteriorated, especially on the west side (beaches, etc.).

Has anyone traveled to Ecuador recently (in 2025) and could share their experience? (security situation, recommended itineraries)

In terms of things to see (typical villages, landscapes), weather, and prices, Ecuador seems more appealing to us than Costa Rica or Panama, which we’re also considering.

Hi there,

I was only able to visit part of Costa Rica in 12 days with an itinerary starting from San José. The program included Tortuguero for turtle nesting/hatching, national parks, the Arenal region and its volcano, and the Nicoya Peninsula for the paradise beaches of the Pacific.

Everything is detailed in this travel journal about Costa Rica, with info on the budget to plan for, transportation, and places to see...

Peru is a good destination in July

thanks Chrissand, we finally chose Panama, but we’ll keep your travel journal (blog) in mind, thanks! !

Thanks lacondor, yeah, we’ve thought about it... maybe for a future trip.

Thanks! !

On the other hand, if you go to Ecuador, the local currency has been the US dollar since January 2000.