The CA-4 fuses Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua into a single 90-day visa zone. Here’s how the clock works, where it gets enforced strictly, what overstay fines actually cost, and how to reset before the stamp runs out.
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Visas, transport, money, safety, and practical advice for Central America travel.
Two weeks isn’t enough for Central America, and that’s the right place to start. Three honest 14-day routes (Guatemala focus, Costa Rica focus, multi-country gringo trail), with day-by-day skeletons, real bus operators, real prices, and the visa logistics that actually matter. Pick the shape that fits your trip.