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Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica
Tour Description:
Are you looking for the maximum Central American adventure at minimum cost? Try this 32-day trip on for size and visit seven different countries, filling your days with Mayan ruins, clear Caribbean waters, lush rainforests, and Pacific waves. With ample free time to choose your own activities in some iconic destinations between Mexico and Costa Rica, there’s no limit to the epic experiences. Explore indigenous Mayan villages and meet locals for an immersion into the authenticity of Central America!
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Dates & Pricing
| Tuesday 25 Nov 25 — Friday 26 Dec 25 | Starting at $3,149 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 09 Dec 25 — Friday 09 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,014 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Dec 25 — Sunday 11 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,014 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 23 Dec 25 — Friday 23 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,549 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 03 Feb 26 — Friday 06 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 12 Feb 26 — Sunday 15 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 16 Apr 26 — Sunday 17 May 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 09 May 26 — Tuesday 09 Jun 26 | Starting at $2,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 21 May 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26 | Starting at $2,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Saturday 13 Jun 26 — Tuesday 14 Jul 26 | Starting at $2,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Thursday 30 Jul 26 — Sunday 30 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 13 Aug 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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| Thursday 10 Sep 26 — Sunday 11 Oct 26 | Starting at $2,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Sep 26 — Sunday 25 Oct 26 | Starting at $2,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 08 Oct 26 — Sunday 08 Nov 26 | Starting at $2,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 22 Oct 26 — Sunday 22 Nov 26 | Starting at $3,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 05 Nov 26 — Sunday 06 Dec 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 19 Nov 26 — Sunday 20 Dec 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 03 Dec 26 — Sunday 03 Jan 27 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Dec 26 — Sunday 17 Jan 27 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 31 Dec 26 — Sunday 31 Jan 27 | Starting at $3,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 14 Jan 27 — Sunday 14 Feb 27 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 28 Jan 27 — Sunday 28 Feb 27 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Feb 27 — Sunday 14 Mar 27 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 25 Feb 27 — Sunday 28 Mar 27 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Mar 27 — Sunday 11 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 25 Mar 27 — Sunday 25 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYPlaya del Carmen
Arrive at any time. After the welcome meeting choose to join your fellow group members for an optional evening out.
Playa del Carmen
Spend a full free day in the area! Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or snorkel off the coast of nearby Cozumel. For a more laid-back day, choose to enjoy the beach.
Playa del Carmen/Caye Caulker
Travel from Mexico across the border into Belize today, which boasts huge swaths of jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and above all, friendly, easy-going people. During the drive, picture the unbelievably clear blue waters and the opportunities you will have over the next few days for diving and snorkelling along the barrier reef.
Caye Caulker
Enjoy a free day in Caye Caulker. Choose to snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, keeping a lookout for stingrays and nurse sharks. You can also choose to go diving, or just chill out on the beach.
Caye Caulker
Another full day of free time will allow you to participate in any optional activities in the area that you didn’t have time for yesterday.
Caye Caulker/San Ignacio
Cross back to the mainland of Belize via boat and travel by bus inland to San Ignacio. Along the way the group will stop for an included pottery demonstration and a typical lunch at a G Adventures-supported women's pottery cooperative.
San Ignacio
Enjoy a day at leisure to experience the surroundings of San Ignacio. Choose to visit the Sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, or set your eyes on the lesser-visited Xunantunich Mayan ruins.
San Ignacio/Flores
While this trip is fast-paced, there will be some opportunity to rest on today's drive as the group crosses another border and travels to Guatemala. Enter the country in the northeast jungle Petén region and stop for a guided tour of the ancient city of Tikal on the way to Flores. This place is the capital of Petén, a small island located on the second largest lake in Guatemala—Lake Petén Itzá.
Flores/Rio Dulce
Travel for most of the day from Flores to Rio Dulce, which is on the shores of Lake Izabel, the largest lake in Guatemala. This journey across the country will take a road through dense jungle arriving at this port town in the evening.
Rio Dulce
Sit back and marvel at the scenery on a boat ride from Rio Dulce to the Caribbean town of Livingston. Make a stop at the G Adventures–supported El Manglar Restaurant for an explanation of the women-led community initiative project there. Walk around the grounds and then gather for a delicious lunch steeped in local flavours.
Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
Spend most of the day travelling from Rio Dulce to Antigua, Guatemala. Rest up on the ride because upon arrival the group will set off on an orientation walk. The rest of the evening is free. Get a head start planning tomorrow’s activities or enjoy this colonial city’s nightlife.
Antigua Guatemala
The group will have a full day at leisure in Antigua. From biking riding to climbing a volcano there’s plenty to see and do. Stay in town and café hop as a way to soak up the area’s culture.
Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
Visit beautiful Lake Atitlán after travelling through the country’s highlands full of fertile hills and fields. The area is ideal for outdoor activities and you will have plenty of time to explore.
Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna
Take a boat ride across the lake before taking part in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family.
San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
The group will journey back to Antigua and spend some free time exploring. Optional activities include visiting a macadamia nut farm, checking out a coffee plantation, biking around Antigua's surrounding hills, or taking a salsa lesson.
Antigua Guatemala
Relax in Antigua on your own! Opt to book a massage, hop on a bike and ride through the nearby hills, visit a local farm, or climb a volcano.
Antigua Guatemala/Copán
Cross the border today between Guatemala and Honduras as the group travels to the town of Copán Ruinas. Arrive in the colonial highland town in the evening and soak up this gorgeous location set along a river in the coffee growing region.
Copán
Enjoy a full free day to explore Copán on your own. Choose to visit the nearby ruins and see some lesser known Mayan sites along the way. You can also choose to visit the countryside where you’ll find hidden jungle hot springs to soak in.
Copán/Suchitoto
The journey today, while long, will also be a good way to catch up on some rest. Drive from Honduras back into Guatemala briefly before crossing the border to El Salvador where the group will stay in the colonial town of Suchitoto. Choose to try pupusas tonight, a local Salvadorian specialty and a great treat after a long day of travel.
Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
Spend the morning at leisure in Suchitoto and then it’s off to the coast and the La Libertad region. Catch a stunning sunset in a small surf town and opt to grab a cold drink after a day’s journey complete.
La Libertad Region
This full free day is perfect for optional beach activities in the area. Opt to book a surf lesson, try fresh ceviche at the fish market, visit the Tamanique waterfalls, or relax on the beach.
La Libertad Region/León
Leave El Salvador and transfer by land and sea to Nicaragua. The group will arrive to colonial León for a short orientation walk in the evening.
León/Granada
Continue on towards Granada today, where you’ll see the city’s colourful colonial buildings during an orientation walk. Surrounded by active volcanoes and lakes, this place is perfect for hiking and outdoor activities. Get to know the town and opt to go out with the group.
Granada
Get out and explore the charms of Granada during your full free day. Visit the local markets and museums. Choose to try kayaking in Lake Nicaragua or go for a swim in Laguna de Apoyo. You could also go for a walk in the forest at the top of Mombacho Volcano.
Granada/Isla de Ometepe
Cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to arrive at Ometepe Island, formed from two volcanoes in the middle of the lake. Here, take part in a 2-night G Adventures-supported community homestay among different local families. This experience will give you a chance to experience how rural Nicaraguans live.
Isla de Ometepe
Explore Ometepe on your own. Choose to climb Volcano Concepción or Volcano Maderas, spend time with the local host families, or view petroglyphs left by the island's original inhabitants. You can also choose to walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, travel the island by bicycle, or lounge out on the beach.
Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde
Travel by ferry back to the mainland and drive across the border into Costa Rica. The final destination today is the cloud forest environment of Monteverde. Sitting 1,400 meters above sea level, Monteverde is literally in the clouds and home to unique and diverse flora and fauna.
Monteverde
The day is free for any optional activities in the area. Options include a visit to a cloud forest reserve, ziplining through the jungle canopy, or visiting a coffee plantation. There’s also horseback riding in the mountains or hiking along local trails.
Monteverde/La Fortuna
Leave the cloud forest behind and travel down towards sea level and across Costa Rica’s largest lake to the town of La Fortuna at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Once here, choose your activities; canyoning, white water rafting, hiking, caving, horseback riding, paddle boarding, kayaking, and visiting a wildlife refuge are just some of the fun options you could try.
La Fortuna
Partake in any of the activities you didn’t get to try yesterday. From canyoning to rafting, the possibilities feel endless.
La Fortuna/San José
Travel through the mountains to San José and spend a free night out in the capital. From beautiful parks to museums and theatres there’s plenty to see.
San José
Depart at any time.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
