Top Central America & Mexico Trips & Tours in December 2026

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Panama to Costa Rica

Balboa - Puerto Caldera - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Explore Balboa’s buildings
• Discover San Jose Island
• Snorkel Iguana Island’s clear water
• Encounter Coiba’s rare marine

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Balboa / Puerto Caldera

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Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Balboa to Puerto Caldera aboard the Star Clipper, exploring highlights like San Jose Island and Coiba National Park. Enjoy diverse activities like snorkeling, surfing, and visiting Manuel Antonio National Park before disembarking in Puerto Caldera.

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from $2,963

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Costa Rica Highlights

6 Day Itinerary

• Skytram and Skytrek Tour
• Navigate class III rapids tubing
• Relax on the beaches of Costa Rica
• Riding at Hacienda Guachipelin

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Arenal / Liberia

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore western Costa Rica's highlights during this 6-day vacation. Glide through the Arenal Rainforest Reserve on the Skytram and Skytrek Tour. Experience Rincon de la Vieja with the Adventure Pass at Hacienda Guachipelin, then unwind at Playa Panamá. Explore Tamarindo's marine wonders with a kayaking and snorkeling tour.

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from $1,655

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Classic Guatemala Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• Tour Antigua's colonial landmarks
• Attend Comalapa Market
• Explore volcanic Lake Atitlan
• Visit a local coffee plantation

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Guatemala City / Guatemala City

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Guatemala’s history and culture on this 8-day adventure. Walk through colonial Antigua, visit the art-filled San Juan Comalapa, and explore ancient ruins at Iximché and Tikal. Cross Lake Atitlán by boat, browse Chichicastenango’s famous market and discover Flores. See Maya traditions, stunning landscapes, and iconic sites, from volcanoes to jungle ruins.

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from $3,452

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Nicaragua Escape

7 Day Itinerary

• Tour the colonial city of Granada
• Taste award-winning chocolate
• See Doña Elba Cigars Granada
• Stay in San Juan del Sur
• Stay at Jicaro Lodge Eco Resort
• Relax at Morgans Rock
• Hike Mombacho Volcano

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Managua / Managua

Activity Level

Variable

Discover a 7-day adventure through Granada, Mombacho Volcano, and San Juan. Explore Granada’s colonial heritage, hike Mombacho Volcano’s Crater Trail, and enjoy free time at Jicaro Lodge and Morgan’s Rock. Experience local culture, scenic landscapes, and various activities.

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from $2,686

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Beautiful Belize

9 Day Itinerary

• Expert-led jungle birding
• Jungle hiking trails
• Sunset lagoon cruises
• Guided reef snorkeling
• Optional off-site excursions

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Belize City / Belize City

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Archaeological Site Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the best of Belize on this 9 day tour, exploring the Maya Mountains and the beaches of Placencia. Discover the mountains through guided hikes and birdwatching, with optional cave tubing and ruins visits. Relax in Placencia with beach time and optional snorkeling, diving, or fishing along the Caribbean coast.

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Belize Family Vacation

8 Day Itinerary

• Hike nature trails at the lodge
• Zip line through the canopy
• Make traditional Mayan chocolate
• Snorkel in clear Caribbean waters
• Climb Xunantunich Maya ruins

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Belize City / Belize City

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit the rainforests of the Cayo District and the shores of Ambergris Caye on this 8-day family vacation. Tour the Xunantunich ruins, make chocolate, and choose between cave tubing or the Belize Zoo. Snorkel the Belize Barrier Reef and enjoy free time by the sea.

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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary

• Raft down the Pacuare River
• Choose your days at Selva Bananito
• Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
• Tour Panama's vibrant capital city

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Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day land-based tour highlights the best of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater excitement and rainforest exploration in Costa Rica couple with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama for a perfectly paced vacation. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and fall into the rhythm of the Caribbean!

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from $2,340

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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cerro Negro Volcano
• Explore Ometepe Island
• Discover Granada
• Kayak on Lake Nicaragua
• Visit Masaya Volcano
• Hike Mombacho Volcano
• Zipline Tour

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Managua / Granada

Activities

Horseback Riding, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience Nicaragua’s diverse landscapes in 8 days. Climb Cerro Negro, hike San Ramón Waterfall, kayak Lake Nicaragua, and explore Leon, Ometepe, and Granada.

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Guatemala Discovery

11 Day Itinerary

• Explore the streets of Antigua
• Take a boat on Lake Atitlán
• Visit Tz'utuhil Maya villages
• Shop Chichicastenango Market
• Swim in the Semuc Champey pools
• Tour Cobán coffee and orchids

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Antigua / Guatemala City

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore Guatemala’s highlands, lakes, markets, and Caribbean coast on this 11-day adventure. Walk colonial Antigua, boat across Lake Atitlán, browse Chichicastenango Market, experience Garifuna culture in Livingston, cruise the Rio Dulce, and discover the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey before ending in Guatemala City.

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Caye Caulker Getaway at Blu Zen

5 Day Itinerary

• See lively corals and tropical fish
• Visit the Barrier Reef in Belize
• Enjoy kayaking around the island
• Eat fresh seafood and local cuisine

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Belize City / Belize City

Activities

Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Fishing, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

Stay at the Blu Zen Resort in Belize for a 5-day vacation on Caye Caulker. Enjoy a luxury villa with oceanfront views, spa retreat in Caye Caulker, Belize, kayaking at the Caye Caulker Blu Zen Resort, and snorkeling near the Belize Barrier Reef. This Belize boutique beach resort offers marine wildlife, comfort, and adventure.

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Maya Route: Belize and Guatemala Adventure

11 Day Itinerary

• Tour the city of Antigua
• Visit a women's textile cooperative
• Explore iconic Mayan ruins
• Journey into Actun Tunichil Muknal
• Swim in Rio On Pools
• Visit scenic Lake Atitlan

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Guatemala City / Belize City

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 11-day trip hits the highlights of both Guatemala & Belize! ancient Mayan ruins, colorful markets, and vibrant villages on this 11-day Belize and Guatemala tour. Walk historic Antigua, explore Lake Atitlan, visit Tikal and Caracol, and descend into sacred caves in the Belize jungle. Experience culture, nature, and archaeology along the unforgettable Ruta Maya.

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Best of Nicaragua

8 Day Itinerary

• Visit UNESCO Old León Ruins
• Tour Selva Negra coffee farms
• Hike Masaya Volcano trails
• Experience San Jacinto Hot Springs
• Explore Granada City

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore Managua, León, Granada, and Masaya on an 8-day tour. Visit Old León Ruins, lush Isletas, vibrant cities, and breathtaking volcanoes while discovering Nicaragua's rich heritage.

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El Camino Tropical Trail: Caribbean to Pacific

11 Day Itinerary

• Hike through forests and mountains
• Explore Pacuare Reserve
• Spot diverse wildlife
• Enjoy authentic local cuisine

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Hotel Pacuare / Quepos

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, Village Visits, Camping, Homestays

Activity Level

Challenging

Join the El Camino Tropical Trail 11-day adventure, a Costa Rica coast-to-coast hiking tour from the Caribbean to the Pacific. Enjoy authentic cultural immersion in Costa Rica through homestays, local meals, and small village life while experiencing diverse rainforests, mountains, and beaches.

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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary

• Climb a giant kapok tree
• Raft the Pacuare River
• Snorkel a large coral reef system
• Hike through the rainforest

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day Costa Rica tour explores the Caribbean coast, Cahuita National Park, & the Pacuare River. Whitewater rafting, hiking, climbing, and snorkeling will highlight your experience in the lush tropical rainforest, wild rivers, jungle lodges, and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.

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Hamanasi Adventure

5-8 Day Itinerary

• Snorkel & search for marine life
• Explore the rainforest & ruins
• River tubing in a wildlife reserve
• Choose from a menu of activities

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 5-8 day Belize tour enjoy both marine and inland adventures, all from the comfort of the idyllic Hamanasi Resort eco-lodge. Customize your itinerary to fit your personal preferences, with options like river tubing in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve, snorkeling, exploring Maya ruins, canoeing, caving, and more.

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Belize Adventure - Ambergris

8 Day Itinerary

• Zipline through rainforest canopy
• Choose your jungle adventure
• Venture through the ATM cave
• Snorkel Shark Ray Alley

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Belize City / Belize City

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the best of Belize on this 8-day adventure. Trek into the sacred ATM Cave, zip-line through the canopy, and canoe the Macal River. Visit the ancient temples of Xunantunich before flying to the coast. Relax on Ambergris Caye, snorkel the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and enjoy a free day to explore the island.

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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary

• Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
• Search for scarlet macaws
• Camp on sandy beaches
• Hike along paths in Corcovado

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San Jose / San Jose

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience an 8-day Costa Rica vacation package that immerses you in the natural wonders of Central America. After a two-day whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River, explore the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, where you can go horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, or take a rainforest canopy tour.

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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary

• Observe nesting sea turtles
• Hike in the rainforest at night
• Raft the Sarapiqui River
• Explore nearby Arenal Volcano

Activity Level

Easy Active

This exciting 8-day tour of Costa Rica takes you to Tortuguero National Park, rafting on the thrilling Sarapiqui River, and up the slopes of the active Arenal Volcano! You'll have opportunities to take a night hike in Tirimbina Biological Reserve and learn about the tropical wildlife that inhabits Costa Rica.

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