The 2013 Central American Games, the X edition of the Central American Games, were celebrated in San José, Costa Rica from 3 to 17 March 2013.

It was largest multi-sport event organized in Costa Rica.

[1] The games were officially opened by Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla.

Torch lighter was swimmer Sylvia Poll, who won the silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.

[2] Open water swimming Triathlon Endurance riding (Equestrianism) *   Host nation (Costa Rica)