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Central America Encompassed

Trip Type: Explorer

33 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $7,857.00 /Person
This 33-day all-encompassing adventure of Central America will take you from traditional villages to an island paradise surrounded by coral reef. Start your journey …
Central America Encompassed

This 33-day all-encompassing adventure of Central America will take you from traditional villages to an island paradise surrounded by coral reef. Start your journey in thriving Mexico City where you’ll taste the city’s best tacos. Visit Nahuatl descendants and learn about how they keep their culture alive, discover the arts scene in Oaxaca, walk the pine-covered floor of Iglesia de San Juan and visit vibrant markets before discovering one of the Seven Wonders of the World at Chichen Itza. Kick back, surf, swim and recharge on the paradise-like shores of Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker. When you’ve had your fill of beach days, hit the highlands of Belize and discover local Maya culture and delicious local meals. After, dive into Guatemala and discover the ancient remains of Tikal National Park, stay on Lake Atitlan and visit the keepers of the local shrine of Maximon.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 3: Puebla

Day 4: Puebla

Day 5: Oaxaca

Day 6: Oaxaca

Day 7: Tehuantepec

Day 8: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 9: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 10: Palenque

Day 11: Palenque

Day 12: Merida

Day 13: Merida

Day 14: Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen

Day 15: Playa del Carmen

Day 16: Playa del Carmen

Day 17: Chetumal

Day 18: Caye Caulker

Day 19: Caye Caulker

Day 20: Caye Caulker

Day 21: San Ignacio

Day 22: San Ignacio

Day 23: Tikal National Park

Day 24: Rio Dulce

Day 25: Rio Dulce

Day 26: Antigua

Day 27: Antigua

Day 28: San Andres Itzapa / Quetzaltenango

Day 29: Quetzaltenango

Day 30: Chichicastenango Market / Panajachel

Day 31: Santiago Atitlan

Day 32: Antigua

Day 33: Antigua

Trip Inclusions

Meals

19 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Local bus, Taxi, Shared Boat, Ferry, Chicken bus

Accomodation

Hotel (27 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Homestay (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Mexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
  • Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Mexico City - Gastromotiva (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit (weekdays only)
  • Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Puebla - Visit to La Pasita Bar
  • Tlahuac - Community Visit
  • Oaxaca - Leader-led walking tour
  • Oaxaca - Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle visit, mezcal distillery
  • San Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
  • San Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
  • Palenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)
  • Misol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
  • Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Campeche - Leader-led Orientation Walk
  • Playa del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
  • Chichen Itza - Archaeological site with local guide
  • Piste - Traditional Maya Family Lunch
  • Playa del Carmen - Cenote Azul visit
  • Bacalar - Beach club entry
  • Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Caye Caulker - Cooking Class
  • San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
  • Livingston - River boat trip to Garifuna town
  • Livingston - Garifuna dance class
  • San Andres Itzapa - San Simon shamanic ceremonies
  • Western Highlands - Almolonga vegetable market
  • Quetzaltenango - Chicken Bus Experience
  • Chichicastenango market visit
  • Lake Atitlan - Boat to Santiago Atitlan
  • Santiago Atitlan - Shamanic Keepers of the Shrine of Maximon
  • Antigua - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Trip Highlights
  • Explore the stunning Mayan temples of Palenque dating back to AD 600 and stroll through Chichen Itza – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
  • Visit the community of San Pedro Tlahuac – home to Nahuatl descendants who practice traditions like chinampa farming, fiestas and ancient ceremonies.
  • Spend three days exploring the island paradise of Caye Caulker – munch on barbecued lobster, snorkel around a coral reef, nap under palm trees, go kayaking or just kick back with a couple of worry-free beach days.
  • Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, then maybe grab a beer and relax while the sounds of nature fill the air.
  • Discover the living and ancient Maya cultures as you watch the ceremonies of San Andres Itzapa and visit the shrine of Maximon in Santiago Atitlan.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: QVRYC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Mexico City, Mexico
Trip Ends: Antigua, Guatemala
Countries Visited: Belize

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Destination Details

Belize
| 33 Days
| 1 - 16 People