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Step 1
Use domestic flights because flying is usually cheaper than driving. Rental cars are usually priced at North American rates.
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Step 2
Begin each interaction with a polite greeting. Greet people, regardless whether you are asking where the hotel entrance is located or you are asking how much something costs.
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Step 3
Remember the road conditions. The dirt roads are often filled with craters. Keep a jack and a spare tire with you.
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Step 4
Honor local etiquette. Use modest apparel. Remain quiet in houses of worship. Give your seat to people in need, such as the elderly and a parent carrying a child.
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Step 5
Greet a stranger with a handshake when meeting him for the first time. Give a hug the second time and thereafter. Watch the locals for other customs which vary by the Central American country.
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Step 6
Carry plenty of traveler's checks or cash when outside the city. The expensive restaurants and larger hotels throughout Central America accept major credit cards. The number of restaurants, hotels and other facilities accepting credit cards increases as the phone system improves.
