Central America: Defined as South of Mexico

Yes. Central America is the isthmus connecting North and South America, comprising seven countries south of Mexico:

1. Guatemala
2. Belize
3. El Salvador
4. Honduras
5. Nicaragua
6. Costa Rica
7. Panama

Geographic Boundaries

• North: Mexico (border at Suchiate River / Chetumal Bay).
• South: Colombia (border at Darién Gap / Atrato River).
• West: Pacific Ocean.
• East: Caribbean Sea.

Key Facts

• Area: ~521,876 km² (201,498 sq mi).
• Population: ~50 million (2024).
• Languages: Spanish (official in 6); English (Belize); Garifuna, Mayan languages, Miskito, etc.
• Regional body: SICA (Central American Integration System).

Mexico is part of North America; Central America begins at its southern border.