The 16th Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships were held in the Estadio Rafael Hernández Ochoa in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, between 25–27 June 2004.

[3][4] However, they might be disputable as discussed below: Notes: 3): Citlalli Huerta from Mexico jumped 3.70m during the 2002 championships (marked as "Exhibition").

[6][7] 4): Violeta Guzmán of Mexico threw the hammer (4 kg as in this competition) 51.46m during the 1996 championships.

[12] Detailed result lists can be found on the World Junior Athletics History website.

[13] An unofficial count yields a number of about 411 athletes (223 junior (under-20) and 188 youth (under-17)) from about 21 countries: