I traveled around Central America for 6 months so let me share with you my Central America Backpacking Route! Also what I recommend, what I learned, what I would have done differently. I am adding Mexico to this itinerary because although it is not technically Central America, it is on the route for most backpackers, including myself. The route I recommend, that you can also easily do in reverse! Panama Costa Rica Nicaragua Honduras El Salvador Guatemala Mexico Belize PANAMA