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Central American Journey

32 days San José to Cancún

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Costa Rica, San José, Monteverde cloud forest, Arenal volcano, Nicaragua, Ometepe Island, Granada, Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Utila Island, Copán, Guatemala, Antigua, Tikal, Belize, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, Mexico.

From Mexico to Costa Rica, marvel at the fascinating cultures, take in the postcard perfect scenery, explore the Mayan ruins, observe the wildlife and relax on the beach. What more could you ask for? This journey is a dynamic mix of adventure and relaxation, taking in the best that Central America has to offer.

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Day 1 Arrive San José
Arrive in San José at any time.
Day 2-5 Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a must-see for the breathtaking flora and fauna. Travelling from cool highland cloud forest to rainforest gives a full spectrum of the country’s diverse natural highlights. Take time to bird watch, ride a horse, or try mountain biking. Soak up some pure mountain air before moving on to Nicaragua.
Day 6-11 Nicaragua
The Nicaragua of today is an adventure traveller’s dream with incredibly friendly people, natural beauty and untouched locations. Whether it’s wandering Granada's charming colonial streets, hiking around an active volcano, soaking up the splendour of Ometepe Island or taking a day trip on the country’s famous lake, Nicaragua is unforgettable.
Day 12-15 Honduras
Explore the outstanding ruins of Copán, which has temples, pyramids and intricately carved stellae (statues) that predate many European civilizations. The next stop after the ruins is Utila, one of the Bay Islands, where we can pass the time diving or snorkeling in crystalline waters or taking it easy.
Day 16-25 Guatemala
Antigua, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, was once the seat of the Spanish colonial government and the most important city in all of Central America. From here, we have a chance to visit to the famous market of Chichicastenango. Meaning “sweet river” in Spanish, Rio Dulce is surrounded by dense jungle and lies on the banks of Lake Izabal. Our final stop in Guatemala is Flores, a picturesque town surrounded by Lake Petén Itzá.
Day 26-29 Belize
We cross the border but stay in the jungle for a little while longer, making our way to the Cayo area to explore the region’s lush vegetation and stunning caves. This is easily done from the town of San Ignacio. Belize is most famous for is barrier reef and laid-back Caribbean atmosphere, both of which are found on Caye Caulker, our next destination in the country.
Day 30-31 Mexico
Located about an hour south of Cancún, Playa del Carmen is a small oceanside town with a big reputation on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. Spend your time snorkelling among the mangroves, parasailing, relaxing on the beach or take an optional visit to Tulúm, the marvelous beachside Mayan ruins.
Day 32 Depart Cancún
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