| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Guatemala |
| Dates | 28 March – 27 April 1997 |
| Teams | 7 (from 1 sub-confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Costa Rica (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Guatemala |
| Third place |  El Salvador |
| Fourth place |  Honduras |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 37 (2.64 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Wilmer Velásquez (6 goals) |
This page details the 1997 UNCAF Nations Cup, played in Guatemala.