| XVI Central American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 25–26 |
| Host city | Managua, Nicaragua  |
| Venue | Estadio de Atletismo del Instituto Nicaragüense de Deportes |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 42 (22 men, 20 women) |
| Participation | 183 athletes from 7 nations |
| Records set | 9 championships records |
The 16th Central American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio de Atletismo del Instituto Nicaragüense de Deportes in Managua, Nicaragua, between September 25–26, 2004.
A total of 42 events were contested, 22 by men and 20 by women.