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The Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) promotes and coordinates tourism efforts in the region, focusing on sustainable development to showcase the natural beauty, historical heritage, and vibrant cultures of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. The website www.visitcentroamerica.com is owned by the Central America Tourism Agency (CATA), a non-profit international organization.
Central America, a natural bridge connecting North and South America, consists of 7 countries: Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Panama. The Dominican Republic has joined as an ally to boost tourism, offering a mix of attractions for international travelers.
This region emerged millions of years ago and is now a tropical sanctuary between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It hosts 12% of the world's biodiversity, is a top bird-watching area in the western hemisphere, and is part of the second-largest coral reef.
With deep historical roots, Central America is home to 65 indigenous groups covering nearly 40% of its land and marine areas, preserving over 60% of its ecosystems.
