| Synchronized Swimming at the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Leyes de Reforma Aquatic Center |
| Location |  Veracruz |
| Dates | 15-21 November |
The Synchronized swimming competition at the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games was held in Veracruz, Mexico.
The tournament was scheduled to be held from 15–21 November at the Leyes de Reforma Aquatic Center.
* Host nation (Mexico)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico (MEX)* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |  Colombia (COL) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 |  Venezuela (VEN) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 |  Aruba (ARU) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | |
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