Top Central America & Mexico Tours & Cruises in 2029

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Thatch Caye Resort

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Thatch Caye Resort
• Enjoy local cuisine of Belize
• Try unique water adventures

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Thatch Caye / Thatch Caye

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover a piece of paradise in Belize. Spend five days at Thatch Caye, a Muy'Ono private island resort with all-inclusive amenities located off the coast of Dangriga. Visitors are assured a one-of-a-kind experience away from it all. Guests can choose to stay in either overwater bungalows or island cabanas and enjoy the resort's amenities.

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from $5,469

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Oaxaca Culinary Tour

8 Day Itinerary

• Cook Oaxaca traditional recipes
• Visit Teotitlan woven rug workshop
• Explore points of cultural interest
• Visit artisanal communities

Activities

Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the best of Mexico on this 8-day Oaxaca culinary and cultural trip. Master traditional recipes alongside acclaimed local chefs like Alejandro Ruiz. Explore ancient Zapotec ruins at Monte Alban and Mitla. Visit artisan communities to see black pottery and weaving. Taste authentic Mezcal and discover the region's rich heritage.

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from $970

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Chirripo Hike

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

This 3-day highland tour takes you into the paramo ecosystem and to the summit of Mt. Chirripo. Each day features significant climbs in elevation, taking you through various biomes en route to the peak, but it is physically demanding, so being in good shape is paramount. Your evenings will be spent in the comfort of Pelicano Mountain Lodge.

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from $697

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Copan Ruins

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore the streets of Copan Ruinas
• Visit the sprawling Copan Ruins
• Walk cobblestone historic streets
• Spot vibrant scarlet macaws

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Antigua / Antigua

Activity Level

Relaxed

Travel from Antigua Guatemala to Copán Ruinas on a 3-day trip. Explore Maya temples, plazas, and monuments with a local guide. Walk cobblestone streets, visit archeology museums, and follow nature trails where scarlet macaws thrive. This short extension is an excellent way to lengthen a Guatemala vacation.

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from $987

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Arenal Volcano

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano
• Ride a scenic tram
• Observe native plants and wildlife
• Experience a canopy tour

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano on this 3-day adventure. Start with a transfer from San Jose to Arenal, where you’ll stay in bungalows with volcano views. Enjoy a rainforest tram tour spotting wildlife and panoramic views of Arenal and Lake Arenal. Finish with an exhilarating zipline descent. Return to San Jose.

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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

Starts / Ends

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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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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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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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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from $92

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Ecotermales Hot Springs

½ Day Itinerary

• Soak in Arenal hot springs
• Relax in five warm pools
• Enjoy Arenal’s rainforest

Activity Level

Relaxed

Unwind after a long day's adventure as you soak in natural hot springs, heated from the Arenal Volcano. Surrounded by rainforest, the location includes 5 hot pools to soak away the day as well as a fresh water waterfall and a regular pool. There are only two daily time slots and they are limited to 100 guests each.

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from $192

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Birdwatching in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

During your half-day morning birding tour, your guide will help you spot up to 350 species of birds that live in the Reserve. While hiking through the pristine Monteverde cloud forest, you have a chance to see birds such as the quetzal, toucan, wood creeper, flycatchers, orioles, and grosbeaks. With any luck you may see the three-wattled bellbird.

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from $57

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Monteverde Coffee

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the Trapiche Coffee Farm, a local family farm established in Monteverde in 1948. You'll learn all about coffee and sugarcane production, with delicious tastings included in the tour!

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from $102

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges

Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This hanging bridges 1/2-day tour consists of 8 bridges ranging in length from 150-510 feet. High above the Monteverde cloud forest floor, you can see the flora & fauna actively moving about down below. As you make your way on this 2-mile hike, your guide will point out an array of bird life that make their homes in the cloud forest.

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from $45

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Monteverde Hidden Valley Night tour

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the jungle this evening as Monteverde's wildlife comes alive. Your naturalist guide will explain the different sights and sounds you observe throughout your hike. Snakes, spiders, tarantulas, tree frogs, coatimundis, agoutis, sloths, kinkajous, and the highly endangered olingo are among the many species you may spot along the way.

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from $48

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Monteverde Serpentarium

Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy the reptiles and amphibians of Costa Rica with your naturalist guide on this half day tour. You can see more than 35 species including venomous and non-venomous snakes, reptiles, lizards, iguanas, amphibians and land turtles all in naturally simulated terrariums. Learn about the history, habitat and individual characteristics of each species.

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from $322

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Panama Canal Partial Transit

½ Day Itinerary

• Transit through Miraflores Locks
• Learn the history of the canal

Activity Level

Relaxed

Climb aboard and experience the "Eighth Wonder of the World" first hand as you transit through the Miraflores Locks to the Pacific Ocean.

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from $295

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Pacaya Active Volcano Hike

1 Day Itinerary

• Hike Pacaya active volcano
• View Agua and Fuego peaks
• Roast marshmallows on lava
• Enjoy scenic picnic lunch

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Moderate

Ideal for active travelers, this full-day tour rewards a strenuous hike with unforgettable scenery. You summit Pacaya Volcano to witness incredible views stretching from the Pacific lowlands to El Salvador. Whether at the start or end of your trip, this adventure makes for a perfect addition to your Guatemala itinerary.

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