The Most Incredible Places to Get Married in Central America

Destination weddings are very “in” these days and Central America is an incredible region to explore when looking for the perfect wedding venue and vacation. There are countless beach, mountain, rainforest, and island destinations across Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize, Honduras, and Mexico that are relatively easy to get to and capable of accommodating a wedding.

Los Cabos is located on the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. This dreamy desert destination is ideal for the beach-, taco-, and tequila-loving couple who wants a turquoise ocean backdrop for the special day. There are many different types of accommodations there ranging from cute boutique hotels to luxury resorts.

Riviera Maya is a picturesque stretch of Caribbean coastline in the northeast region of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. This zone includes Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Tulum. Riviera Maya is also home to spectacular diving, whale- and shark-spotting opportunities, delectable dining options, a great nightlife, top-rated golf courses, and plenty of wedding venue options.

Roatán is part of Honduras’s Bay Islands in the Caribbean, which is also part of an expansive barrier reef. This Caribbean island is famous for its exquisite diving, whale and shark populations, crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, and tropical accommodations. Roátan is a beautiful place to get hitched, especially if you are dreaming of that perfect beach scene for your wedding.

Amergris Caye is Belize’s most treasured island and the largest and most developed of Belize’s 200 cayes. This gorgeous caye is home to an impressive selection of wedding-perfect hotels, a happening nightlife scene, world-class diving, and palm tree-lined beaches. Belize is the epitome of the perfect tropical wedding destination and this particular caye has everything you need to make your dream wedding happen.

Caulker Caye is Belize’s second most visited caye, though it is entirely different from Amergris Caye. This caye is the true embodiment of slow and easy living in the Caribbean. This more intimate island is laid back, bursting with Caribbean flare and food, surrounded by the most crystal clear and blue water that you have ever seen, and host to several great restaurants, bars, markets, and accommodations.

Rancho Santana is a beautiful 2,700-acre residential and resort community on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. There are five private beaches within the community, luxury homes to rent, and a beachfront resort that offers everything you need for your wedding and Central American-style celebration. You can do yoga, go to the spa, go paddle boarding, surf, go horseback riding, rent bikes, take long beach walks, and, of course, orchestrate the most magical wedding.

Does your fantasy wedding include renting out an entire island? Jicaro Island is a small island in Lake Nicaragua where you can make that dream a reality. You’ll find a lovely and luxurious nine-cabin ecolodge on the island and you can most definitely rent out all of the rooms. This magical little island has a pool, a bar, a fantastic restaurant, a space for yoga classes, and a spa.

Playa Guiones (commonly called Nosara) is a spectacular place to have a wedding. The beach is expansive, the surroundings are lush, the wildlife is abundant, and there are some really great restaurants, accommodations, yoga studios, surf breaks, and venues where you can plan a small or large wedding.

If you’re seeking a more mountainous rainforest scene for your wedding, La Fortuna is the perfect choice. Home to the famous Arenal Volcano, the La Fortuna Waterfall, lush rainforests, and an incredible collection of plants and wildlife, La Fortuna is a mystical place for a wedding. There are all different types of accommodations ranging from budget-friendly ecolodges to large luxury resorts and everything in between. This is a popular wedding destination and it’s easy to understand why.

Drake Bay is located on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. This location is ideal for a couple looking for an off-the-beaten-path, nature-intense wedding venue. The natural surroundings there, both on the land and in the sea, are some of the most beautiful in all of Costa Rica. If you dream of getting married in the rainforest and on the beach, this is your spot.

Red Frog Beach is located on Isla Bastimentos, one of the nine inhabited islands in Bocas del Toro. This luxurious beachfront resort and spa offers a truly unique and exquisite location to host the wedding of your dreams. The beaches and water surrounding Bocas del Toro are definitely postcard-worthy and your guests will be ecstatic with your destination choice.