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Select one of these 19 highly-recommended 1-day Central America & Mexico tours. Explore worry-free with your bilingual guide on a small group or private Central America & Mexico tour where you will enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking, and Local Market Visits during the day and stay in hotels with decidedly local flavor at night. Our 1-day Central America & Mexico trips and vacation packages range from $88 to $395. Contact one of Adventure Life's Central America & Mexico travel specialists for help planning every detail of your dream trip. 
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Transitioning the Panama Canal
from $323
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Panama Canal Full Transit

1 Day Itinerary
  • See the Panama City skyline
  • Learn the history of the canal
Activity Level
Relaxed
This Panama City one-day tour takes you on the incredible journey from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Pacific Ocean, traversing two impressive locks via the manmade wonder that is the Panama Canal.
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from $234
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Pacaya Active Volcano Hike

1 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to this active volcano summit
  • Challenge yourself on a tricky hike
Activity Level
Moderate
This full-day Guatemala tour is great for active travelers - a strenuous hike yields great rewards. Summit the Pacaya Volcano for incredible views from the Pacific lowlands to El Salvador. This is a great tour to add before or after your Guatemala vacation.
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Capuchin monkey
from $283
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Barro Colorado Island Tour

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Visit Barro Colorado Island while in the Panama City with a boat ride in Gatún Lake. Enjoy a day exploring the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and learn about the current studies underway. This man-made island was created when the canal was flooded preserving a breathtaking array of diverse wildlife and jungle on the tiny island.
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Pacuare River Rafting
from $179
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Pacuare River Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
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A monkey clings to the tree
from $133
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Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend a day exploring the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 360 species of birds and some of the best white sand beaches on the Caribbean coast. Explore the park with a guide as you spot manatees, dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, and poisonous frogs.
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El Valle de Anton Valley
from $343
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El Valle de Anton

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Moderate
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An old fort of Panama
from $355
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San Lorenzo and Agua Claras Locks

1 Day Itinerary
  • Visit historic San Lorenzo Fort
  • Visit the Gatun Locks
  • Witness Panama Canal expansion
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit Aguas Clara Visitor Center for stunning Gatun Lake views and marvel at the historic San Lorenzo Fort. Explore scenic landscapes, rich wildlife, and Panama Canal expansion highlights in one action-packed day.
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from $278
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Embera Drua Community Visit

1 Day Itinerary
  • Discover traditional music & dance
  • Try traditional body painting
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience native Panamanian culture deep in the Chagres rainforest. Visit with the people of the Embera Dura community and hike through the jungle with your guide.
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Exploring the coast by kayak
from $212
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Danta Beach Coastal Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • Kayaking along Playa Danta
  • Snorkel around Playa Dantita
  • Encounter diverse marine life
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Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the beauty of Costa Rica through a family-friendly 2-hour kayaking adventure. Explore Playa Danta and Dantita Bay, encounter diverse marine life, and create lasting memories with safety and enjoyment in mind.
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Snorkeling in Costa Rica's crystal clear waters
from $188
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Sunset Sailing on the Timarouba Catamaran

1 Day Itinerary
  • Dive into crystal-clear waters
  • Enjoy amazing views and sunset
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Timarouba catamaran tour in Playa Tamarindo. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters, savor a delectable buffet, and capture the sunset's magic.
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from $164
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Palo Verde Boat Ride

1 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Palo Verde National Park
  • Witness crocodiles and largest bird
  • Encounter array of exotic wildlife
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Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join an immersive 4-hour journey through Palo Verde National Park's water basin, exploring RAMSAR-listed wetlands. Encounter the largest bird in Costa Rica, giant crocodiles, and diverse wildlife. An unforgettable adventure awaits, culminating in a delicious culinary experience.
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Spot wildlife
from $143
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Manuel Antonio Catamaran Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Moderate
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Orchids of Costa Rica
from $131
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Lankester Garden and Irazu Volcano

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
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from $126
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Guanacaste Mountain and Beaches Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • ATV tour on beaches and forest
  • Stop in Sardinal town
  • Watch out for wildlife encounters
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Discover the ultimate ATV adventure in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Enjoy a 3-hour mountain tour, starting from Panama Beach, with breathtaking ocean views and wildlife encounters. Watch out for playful monkeys, birds, cows, and horses causing unexpected traffic.
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A sloth smiles from the forest canopy
from $113
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Guanacaste’s Sloth & Animal Sanctuary Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • Observe rescued sloths up close
  • Learn from sloth caretakers
  • Watch scheduled sloth feedings
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Guanacaste’s Animal Sanctuary, home to rescued two-toed sloths. Observe these delicate animals in an open habitat and learn about their recovery, care, and life cycle. Attend scheduled feedings for close-up views and insight from on-site caretakers dedicated to sloth rehabilitation.
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Horseback Riding
from $88
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Horseback riding near Manuel Antonio

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Whitewater rafting the Sarapiqui
from $168
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Manuel Antonio Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 1-day tour navigates the Class II-III whitewater of the Savegre River (or try class III on the Naranjo River during green season). Plunge through jungle-clad gorges & float past cascading waterfalls. Along the way, you'll see egrets, osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, parrots & more. After the river trip, return to Quepos/Manuel Antonio area.
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A butterfly at La Paz Waterfall Garden
from $133
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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