From Aztec ruins and Catholic cathedrals to lively rainforests and deserted beaches, Central America packs an incredibly diverse array of attractions into a compact area. Collectively, our specialists have explored it all and can help introduce you to a region’s landmark sights, as well as lesser-known attractions that offer a deeper insight into the area’s rich culture, history and wildlife.
Our sample itineraries aim to give you a basic starting point and show you what is possible. However, when it comes to planning your tour, we’ll create a personal itinerary based on your interests — whether you’re hoping to go whale watching in Baja California, discover jungle-covered Palenque in Mexico, or dive the Blue Hole in Belize.
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These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Central America & Mexico, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.
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Explore Arenal Volcano, a spectacular setting for some of the country's best activities.
Visit the Monteverde Cloudforest: a cool, lush climate with excellent birdwatching.
Try zip-lining or tackle the Cloudforest canopy walkways.
Relax on the beaches of Manuel Antonio.
Five night stay at one of Belize's best beachfront hotels.
Incredible snorkeling and diving opportunities.
Enjoy a sunset boat cruise off Ambergris Caye.
Fly over the Great Blue Hole.
Explore Tortuguero National Park, an ecological treasure trove consisting of a maze of canals and rivers teaming with all sorts of wildlife.
Drive through some of Costa Rica’s most spectacular landscapes.
Explore Arenal Volcano, an activity hub that's home to hanging bridges, rainforest walks and lake kayaking.
Spend a couple of days in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui for great white-water rafting.
Relax in the natural pools of Rio Celeste.
Try an evening boating adventure or a kayaking experience to connect with nature.
Glide through the canals of Tortuguero National Park.
See a huge array of wildlife from tiny frogs to sloths and tropical birds.
Fly over rainforest and volcanoes on your way to Arenal.
Soar through Arenal's canopy by zip-line or aerial tram.
Sample hand-crafted chocolate while learning how it is made.
Splash in the Pacific Ocean during a surf lesson or simply relax in the sand.
Explore the jungles and caves of the Cayo District.
Hike jungle and forest trails on guided walks.
Tour the Maya ruins of Caracol.
Snorkel and swim in the turquoise waters of Ambergris Caye.
Dive Belize's celebrated Blue Hole.
Explore the highlights of Mexico City.
Visit beautiful historical cities and ancient pyramids.
Go tequila tasting near Guadalajara.
Soar over the UNESCO-listed archaeological zone of Teotihuacán in a hot air balloon.
Discover the surrounding colonial cities of Cuernavaca and Taxco.
Uncover the history behind the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco.
Taste some of the wonderful street food on offer.
Explore the three cities within Panama City.
Get up close to the enormous locks by taking a partial transit of the Panama Canal.
Learn about the culture, traditions and history of the Emberá Indians in Chagres National Park.
Relax on a remote Pacific beach.
Snorkel with sharks, turtles and rays on Ambergris Caye.
A visit to Belize's last frontier, the Toledo District, where you can visit cacao plantations and swim in caves.
A relaxing end to the trip as you unwind on Placencia's beaches.
The exquisite colonial city of Antigua.
The stunning Lake Atitlán with its backdrop of volcanoes.
The Mayan ruins of Tikal hidden deep in the jungle.
Take a private tour of vibrant Mexico City and Teotihuacán.
Visit the colonial city of Mérida.
Explore mystical Chichén Itzá as well as more secluded Maya sites.
Relax on the beaches of laid-back Isla Holbox.
Marvel at the volcanic backdrop of Puebla, one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas.
Absorb the atmosphere in Oaxaca and visit the nearby ruins at Monte Albán.
Explore cosmopolitan Mexico City and the colorful floating gardens at Xochimilco.
Raft along the class III and IV rapids of the Pacuare River to and from the remote jungle lodge.
Zip along wires strung across the forest.
Trek through the jungle to meet indigenous tribes.
Take a surf lesson on one of Costa Rica's Pacific beaches.
Enjoy comprehensive tours of Uxmal and Kabáh Mayan ruins.
Stay in the heart of the beautiful colonial city of Mérida.
Stay a night near Chichén Itzá — the most famous of Mexico's Mayan ruins.
Visit Isla Holbox and its long stretches of soft sandy beach.
The jungles and caves of the Cayo District.
Fascinating Mayan ruins hidden in the jungle.
Tropical wildlife of Orange Walk.
The turquoise waters and white sand beaches surrounding Placencia.
Explore the buzzing Panama City.
Get up close to the enormous locks and tankers by transiting the Panama Canal.
Meet the indigenous Kuna community on the San Blas Islands.
Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bocas del Toro.
Get to know Mexico City and experience some of the wonderful street food on offer.
Visit Puebla and explore the surrounding countryside with its archaeological ruins.
Learn the secrets of Mexican cuisine through street food tours and market exploration in Oaxaca.
Take a cooking class with a local chef.
Relax at the coastal town of Huatulco and enjoy the delicious seafood available.
Stunning Lake Atitlán with its backdrop of volcanoes.
Verdant countryside of the Cayo District.
Fascinating Mayan ruins hidden in the jungle.
Explore the exquisite colonial city of Antigua.
Snorkeling in the turquoise waters of Ambergris Caye.
Mexico City — the country's buzzing capital.
Palenque — Mexico's atmospheric Mayan ruins in the heart of the jungle.
Chichén Itzá — the most famous of Mexico's Mayan ruins.
Enjoy the long stretches of soft sandy beach in the Mayan Riviera.
Raft along the class III and IV rapids of the Pacuare River to and from the remote jungle lodge.
Enjoy the services of an expert naturalist guide at Turrialba's renowned birding lodge, Rancho Naturalista.
Explore the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse areas of Costa Rica.
Discover the famous resplendent quetzal in the tranquil cloudforest of San Gerardo de Dota.
Spot a variety of wildlife at Manuel Antonio National Park.
Swim in clear blue Pacific waters.
Hike pristine jungle at Osa Peninsula.
Witness the Panama Canal in action.
Explore the pretty cobbled streets of colonial Antigua.
Admire the scenery around Lake Atitlán with its backdrop of volcanoes.
Visit authentic local communities and markets in Guatemala's highlands.
Tour the turquoise pools and limestone caves at Semuc Champey.
Marvel at the Maya temples of Tikal, towering above El Petén's lush jungle.
Wander cloudforest canopy walkways in search of a variety of birdlife.
Enjoy a river safari in the Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve.
Visit the coastal Manuel Antonio National Park to spot white-faced capuchin monkeys, among other species.
Explore the Osa Peninsula, home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Costa Rica.
Take a boat trip among the lush network of canals in Tortuguero National Park.
Explore Arenal Volcano, an activity hub home to hanging bridges, lake kayaking and hot springs.
Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, a mystical temporal forest hiding a myriad of birdlife.
Take a surf lesson on one of Costa Rica's Pacific beaches.
Explore Costa Rica’s magical landscapes in your own 4x4, with the freedom to stop whenever you like.
Enjoy a river safari in the remote Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve.
Explore Arenal Volcano, an activity hub home to hanging bridges, lake kayaking and hot springs.
Discover the trails of Manuel Antonio, where rainforest meets beach.
Explore the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse areas of Costa Rica.
Soar over the UNESCO-listed archaeological zone of Teotihuacán in a hot air balloon.
Explore the desert landscape of the Baja Peninsula at your own pace.
Day trip to Espíritu Santo Island to spot a number of bird species as well as observe and snorkel with playful sea lions.
Boat excursions to spot whales and dolphins in pristine lagoons.
Explore the three cities within Panama City.
Get up close to the enormous Miraflores Locks.
Stay at the best birding lodges in the country.
Walk the beautiful Quetzal Trail.
Experience some of the most remote and pristine islands of the Bocas del Toro archipelago.
The plantations and Caribbean culture of Punta Gorda.
Spotting toucans and macaws in the trees above your lodge in Orange Walk.
Explore the jungles and caves of the Cayo District.
Swimming and diving in Ambergris Caye.
Stay in a beautiful hacienda just outside the colonial city of Mérida.
Visit Chichén Itzá, the most famous of Mexico's Mayan ruins.
Experience Oaxaca's rich culinary traditions.
Explore the highlights of Mexico City.
Spend time on the Pacific coast exploring the town of Zihuatanejo.
Explore the buzzing Panama City.
Get up close to the enormous locks and tankers by transiting the Panama Canal.
Meet the autonomous Kuna community of the San Blas islands.
Relax on the peaceful beaches of the Pacific Coast.
Search for the resplendent quetzal and other birdlife in the cool cloudforest highlands.
