Top Central America & Mexico Trips & Tours in August 2026

Enjoy dinner and a show with this evening event full of the sights and smells of Panamanian tradition.

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.

Start this half-day adventure on the Paquita River by kayaking to Damas Island. Along the way, your guide will point out numerous species of birds, snakes, anteaters, and white-faced monkeys. You may also see herons, kingfishers, ospreys, frigatebirds, and migratory birds.

This half-day active tour takes you to Cahuita National Park, where you can explore Costa Rica's largest Caribbean coral reef system from kayaks. After a short break and fresh fruit on the beach, you'll hike into the jungle, where you'll likely see monkeys, sloths, birds, poison dart frogs, iguanas, and much more.

Bike down the back roads, through local villages near Antigua on this half day excursion. A short drive to San Mateo Milpas Atlas near Antigua starts your active morning tour as you see the scenic back country villages, churches, and coffee plantations of Guatemala.

Enjoy a half day of coral reef exploration in biodiverse Manuel Antonio. In the morning, board your kayaks and paddle to Biesanz Beach. As you paddle around inlets and small islands, keep your eyes open for whales, dolphins, and many bird species. Once you reach the beach, enjoy snorkeling before heading back for a great meal!

Visit the village of Jocotenango, with its white and pink church façade, to learn about the traditions and history of Guatemala, including tours of the woodcarvers' workshops. Then its off to the Azotea Coffee farm and museums including a guided tour and a lesson in the importance of coffee to Guatemala's history & the Maya way of life.

Discover San Jose’s cultural gems on this relaxed half-day tour. Visit Sabana Park, Paseo Colon, historic government buildings, the National Museum, and the iconic National Theatre. End with a stop in Moravia to browse or shop local crafts. A perfect introduction to Costa Rica’s capital with a bilingual guide.