West Bay Beach, Honduras was named No. 1 among the top 10 best beaches in Central America according to the TripAdvisor for 2015. The annual Traveler’s Choice Awards are based on traveler reviews gathered by the popular global travel site over the past 12 months.
Playa Manuel Antonio in Manuel Antonio National Park was named No. 2 best beaches in Central America. Costa Rica beaches were favored highly, out of 10 top beaches in Central America, Costa Rica holds 8.
Top 10 Beaches In Central America For 2015:
1. West Bay Beach West Bay, Honduras “Gorgeous beach. Just walk out a few steps to some of the best snorkeling on earth.” Best time to go: February – August
2. Playa Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica “The trail leads to a wonderful beach, with monkeys swinging from the trees!” Best time to go: December – May
3. Playa Santa Teresa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica “I liked it so much I bought a house here.” Best time to go: November – April
4. Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo, Costa Rica “Excellent Place to be” Best time to go: Year-round
5. Playa Avellanes Tamarindo, Costa Rica “A much better beach for us than Tamarindo” Best time to go: November – May
6. Playa Conchal Playa Conchal, Costa Rica “AMAZING PLACE!!” Best time to go: November – May
7. Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica “perfect beach” Best time to go: November – April
8. Nosara Beach (Playa Guiones) Nosara, Costa Rica “Beautiful beach, ideal for surfers” Best time to go: November – May
9. Samara Beach Playa Samara, Costa Rica “Beautiful Place to Spend a Holiday” Best time to go: November – May
10. Playa Estrella Bocas del Toro Province, Panama “Take the bus to bocas del drago” Best time to go: November – April