Central America Explorer
Central America Explorer
Dive into Central America on this 47-day adventure, bookended by two chaotic capitals and filled with fun, adventure and culture. Journey through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica on an epic adventure through the tantalising highlights of the region. Get acquainted with Central American cultures, spectacular landscapes and fascinating histories as you explore the wealth of ancient ruins, spot the range of unusual wildlife and relax on idyllic Caribbean shores. This is one of our longest adventures through Central America – a trip that zig-zags from the top of the continent to the bottom and delivers you with stories to tell and a tan to show off.
Activities
Dive into Central America on this 47-day adventure, bookended by two chaotic capitals and filled with fun, adventure and culture. Journey through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica on an epic adventure through the tantalising highlights of the region. Get acquainted with Central American cultures, spectacular landscapes and fascinating histories as you explore the wealth of ancient ruins, spot the range of unusual wildlife and relax on idyllic Caribbean shores. This is one of our longest adventures through Central America – a trip that zig-zags from the top of the continent to the bottom and delivers you with stories to tell and a tan to show off.
Activities
- Mexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
- Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
- Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
- Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
- Puebla - Visit to La Pasita Bar
- Tlahuac - Community Visit
- Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
- San Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Zinacatan Church - Visit
- San Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
- Agua Azul - Waterfall Visit
- Palenque - Palenque Ruins (entrance fee)
- Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
- Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (entrance fee, no guide)
- Playa del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
- San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
- Tikal National Park - Tikal archaeological site (entrance fee, no guide)
- Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
- Chichicastenango - Market Visit
- Chichicastenango - Shaman Visit
- Panajachel - Leader-led orientation walk
- San Juan La Laguna - Traditional Maya Homestay
- Antigua - Leader-led orientation walk
- Santa Apolonia - Traditional Pottery Demonstration
- Copan Ruins - Visit
- Suchitoto - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
- Suchitoto - Leader led orientation walk
- Suchitoto - Indigo Dyeing Demonstration
- Leon - Leader led orientation walk
- Granada - Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas
- Monteverde - Leader-led orientation walk
- La Fortuna - Leader led orientation walk
- San Jose - Leader-led orientation walk
- This is one of our most extensive trips in Central America, hitting more than 20 destinations and introducing you to the cities, villages and myriad cultures of seven countries.
- Your local craft fair just won’t feel the same after you’ve experienced Chichicastenango, a colourful Guatemalan market that draws thousands of vendors from the surrounding mountain villages.
- Chichen Itza is one the New Seven Wonders of the World – find out why. Strolling around the ancient Maya ruins feels pretty wondrous.
- A few days on Caye Caulker provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy Belizean island vibes, beachside beers and optional snorkelling, the perfect (almost) halfway point for this epic adventure.
- Discover the jungle Costa Rica is famous for during a stay in Monteverde, a misty rainforest area home to sloths, hummingbirds, white-faced monkeys and tapirs among hundreds more animal species.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
About Intrepid Travel
For over 30 years we've been taking travelers around the globe.
That's over 30 years of adventures, of visiting new places and old friends, of countless unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world, on small group tours with like-minded Intrepid people.
As a responsible business, we've always been committed to being there for our travelers and the communities we visit. So, you can trust that when you travel with us, we won't just be there for you ...
As a responsible business, we've always been committed to being there for our travelers and the communities we visit. So, you can trust that when you travel with us, we won't just be there for you ...
Sep 14, 2024 through
Oct 30, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
7:00 PM
46 Nights
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$4,616.00
(USD)
Per Person
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Aug 10, 2024 through
Sep 25, 2024
Aug 6, 2024
7:00 PM
46 Nights
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$4,756.00
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Per Person
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Sep 28, 2024 through
Oct 05, 2024
Oct 1, 2024
7:00 PM
46 Nights
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$5,181.00
(USD)
Per Person
Various departures
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Mexico City | ||
2 | Mexico City | ||
3 | Puebla | ||
4 | Puebla | ||
5 | Oaxaca | ||
6 | Oaxaca | ||
7 | Oaxaca / Overnight Bus | ||
8 | San Cristobal de las Casas | ||
9 | San Cristobal de las Casas | ||
10 | Palenque | ||
11 | Palenque Ruins / Merida | ||
12 | Merida | ||
13 | Merida | ||
14 | Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen | ||
15 | Playa del Carmen | ||
16 | Playa del Carmen | ||
17 | Chetumal | ||
18 | Caye Caulker | ||
19 | Caye Caulker | ||
20 | Caye Caulker | ||
21 | San Ignacio | ||
22 | San Ignacio | ||
23 | Tikal National Park | ||
24 | Rio Dulce | ||
25 | Rio Dulce | ||
26 | Antigua | ||
27 | Panajachel | ||
28 | San Juan La Laguna | ||
29 | Antigua | ||
30 | Antigua | ||
31 | Antigua | ||
32 | Copan | ||
33 | Copan | ||
34 | Suchitoto | ||
35 | Suchitoto | ||
36 | Pacific Coast, El Salvador | ||
37 | Pacific Coast, El Salvador | ||
38 | Leon | ||
39 | Leon | ||
40 | Granada | ||
41 | Granada | ||
42 | Monteverde | ||
43 | Monteverde | ||
44 | La Fortuna | ||
45 | La Fortuna | ||
46 | San Jose | ||
47 | San Jose |