Can you name the capital of all 8 countries of Central America?
The list follows the UN M49 Central America region, which counts Mexico along with the seven countries from Guatemala and Belize to Panama. Each round shows one of the 8 countries and its flag; type its capital. Honduras’ capital is Tegucigalpa, not San Pedro Sula. Wrong guesses can be tried again, there is no timer, and naming all 8 completes the run.
How to play
- Each round shows a country’s name and flag. Type its capital in the box below. Capital letters, accents and punctuation do not matter, and where a country has several capitals or a separate seat of government, any listed city is accepted, along with common alternative spellings.
- A correct answer is accepted by itself after a short pause and the next round begins. Press Enter to check any other answer.
- A wrong guess is marked so you can try again, as often as you like. There is no timer.
- Stuck? Press Finish to end the run: the answer is revealed and that country counts as missed.
- The 8 capitals of Central America come in shuffled order, each once. Your score counts up to 8 at the top of the board, and naming the last one completes the run. The answer review below the board lists every round.
- Your result is saved in this browser. Once enough people have played a game, the results also show how your score ranks, and you can copy or share an image of your result, or replay.
Tips for playing
Learn the capitals in the order of a chain of land borders that links all 8 countries, each bordering the next: Belmopan (Belize), Mexico City (Mexico), Guatemala City (Guatemala), San Salvador (El Salvador), Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Managua (Nicaragua), San José (Costa Rica) and Panama City (Panama).
The capitals of all 8 countries of Central America
Show all 8 answers
| Country | Capital | Also accepted |
|---|---|---|
| Belize | Belmopan | |
| Costa Rica | San José | |
| El Salvador | San Salvador | |
| Guatemala | Guatemala City | |
| Honduras | Tegucigalpa | |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Ciudad de Mexico |
| Nicaragua | Managua | |
| Panama | Panama City |
“Also accepted” lists the other names and cities that count for each country.
Frequently asked questions
How many capitals are in the Capitals of Central America quiz?
8, the UN M49 Central America region, which includes Mexico. The guide below gives the full definition and its sources.
Do I need to type accents or punctuation?
No. Accents and punctuation are optional, so “San Jose” counts for San José. Capital letters do not matter either.
What happens if I guess wrong?
Nothing is lost. The guess is marked and you can try again as often as you like. The run ends when you name all 8 or press Finish, which reveals the answer.
Where do the answers come from?
From the mledoze/countries dataset (Open Database License 1.0), adapted with accepted alternative spellings and seats of government and last reviewed in October 2026. The full list of accepted answers is below.
Capitals to double-check
A country’s capital is not always the city it is best known for. In this set:
- Belize: Belmopan (Belize City is not accepted).
- Honduras: Tegucigalpa (San Pedro Sula is not accepted).
Capitals of Central America at a glance
- Other names the game accepts: “Ciudad de Mexico” for Mexico City.
Which countries count?
The 8 countries in the UN M49 Central America region (code 013), which includes Mexico. Other definitions, such as Britannica's, list only the seven countries from Guatemala and Belize to Panama. All 8 are also in the Capitals of North America quiz, with the other 15 countries of North America.
Sources
Source: mledoze/countries · Answers reviewed 2026-10-01
Country data is licensed under ODbL 1.0. We adapt the capital list with accepted alternative spellings and seats of government. Review date is an editorial check, not a claim that all capitals changed on that date.
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