When traveling to Central America it can be hard at times to stay in contact with family and friends back home. Of course you would like them to know what you guys have been up to and how you're experiencing your trip. We will give you some tips on how you can stay connected while traveling in Central America and tell them all about the great Tulum ruins in Mexico, the hot springs in Costa Rica or Nicaragua's Pacific Coast.
Stay connected through the Internet
It's obvious that you'd like to stay connected through the Internet. Lots of public places offer WiFi connection, which is often free. You can find WiFi spots at malls, pools, bars, clubs, lounges and so on. Sometimes you have to pay a couple of bucks to connect to their WiFi (in your luxury hotels for example), but it is almost always cheaper than just using your phone subscription from back home. Phone carriers charge extra costs when you use Internet on your phone in another country.
Use a prepaid phone!
Sometimes the Internet at WiFi spots is very slow, because a lot of people are also using that connection. Some places don't even have WiFi which makes it very hard to stay in touch with the people back home. Giving them a call and telling them all about your latest adventures sounds like a good option. Unfortunately phone carriers also charge extra costs when you call or text in another country. The alternative is using a prepaid phone. There are a lot of prepaid carriers that offer lower costs when calling internationally. You could also choose to buy a prepaid SIM card for a local carrier. Your prepaid credit can be recharged easily at Recharge.com. You can do this ahead of your trip or during your trip, whenever you want!
