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Epic Mexico to Costa Rica

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

32 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $4,460.00 /Person
From cloud forests and volcanic peaks to sun-drenched island beaches and lost temples, Central America is bursting with natural wonders and converging cultures. On …
Epic Mexico to Costa Rica

From cloud forests and volcanic peaks to sun-drenched island beaches and lost temples, Central America is bursting with natural wonders and converging cultures. On this epic 32-day adventure, you’ll kick off in Mexico’s Playa del Carmen and snake through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Relax by colourful architecture in San Miguel, trek to the jungle ruins of Tikal, brush up on your Espanol over an icy cerveza and stay in villages dwarfed by volcanoes. Whether you’re haggling in the markets of Chichicastenango, chilling in a Caribbean town on the Rio Dulce or wandering cobblestone streets in Antigua, you'll be discovering new places and forging lifelong friendships along the way. From ancient Maya ruins to modern nightlife, you’ll explore the sights and sounds of Latin life and dive into the wilds of seldom-seen hotspots.

Itinerary

Day 1: Playa del Carmen

Day 2: Tulum

Day 3: Tulum

Day 4: Caye Caulker

Day 5: Caye Caulker

Day 6: Caye Caulker

Day 7: San Ignacio

Day 8: San Ignacio

Day 9: Tikal National Park

Day 10: Rio Dulce

Day 11: Rio Dulce

Day 12: Antigua

Day 13: Chichicastenango / Lake Atitlan

Day 14: Lake Atitlan

Day 15: Antigua

Day 16: Antigua

Day 17: Cerro Verde

Day 18: Cerro Verde

Day 19: San Miguel

Day 20: San Miguel to Leon via Honduras

Day 21: Granada

Day 22: Granada

Day 23: Ometepe Island

Day 24: Ometepe Island

Day 25: San Juan del Sur

Day 26: San Juan del Sur

Day 27: Monteverde

Day 28: Monteverde

Day 29: La Fortuna

Day 30: La Fortuna

Day 31: San Jose

Day 32: San Jose

Trip Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts and 4 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry

Accomodation

Hotel (23 nights), Multishare lodge (2 nights), Multishare Hotel (2 nights), Multishare Hostel (2 nights), Camping (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
  • Tulum walking tour
  • Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
  • San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Tikal National Park - Archaeological Site Tour (Entrance fee & Transport)
  • Chichicastenango - Market Visit
  • San Juan La Laguna - Weaving & Dyeing experience
  • San Juan La Laguna - Midwife home visit
  • San Juan La Laguna - Medicinal Garden
  • Antigua - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
  • Cerro Verde - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
  • Leon - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Granada - Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas
  • Los Ramos Community - Cooking Class
  • Monteverde - Leader-led orientation walk
  • La Fortuna - Leader-led orientation walk
  • San Jose - Leader-led orientation walk
Trip Highlights
  • Enjoy traditional Guatemalan hospitality with a homecooked lunch in a local home in San Juan La Laguna, after visiting a local midwife, walking through medicinal gardens and experiencing a weaving and dying workshop. 
  • Head to Tikal National Park within the dense Maya forest to explore ancient Maya ruins at the archaeological site – you might like to opt to swing through the canopy on the optional zipline experience! 
  • Have breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas – a local café run entirely by deaf people. The café's owner is aiming to bridge the gap and inspire other business owners to employ local people living with disabilities.
  • Island life doesn’t get much better than Ometepe in Nicaragua and Caye Caulker in Belize – volcanoes, wildlife-rich rainforests, stunning beaches, ancient rock carvings, laidback vibes, palm tree forests and a massive lake are all at your disposal. 
  • Get a taste of six different countries in Central America on an epic Latin adventure that takes in the sights and offers a whole heap of optional activities too! You’ll have loads of free time to choose your own hike, snorkel, kayak, swimming or dancing adventure.  
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: QBYXC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Ends: San Jose, Costa Rica
Countries Visited: Belize

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Destination Details

Belize
| 32 Days
| 1 - 16 People