Top Central America & Mexico Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
• Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
• Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
• Explore volcanic landscapes

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San Jose / San Jose

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.

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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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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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Classic Guatemala Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• Tour Antigua and visit churches
• Attend Comalapa Market
• Explore volcanic Lake Atitlan
• Visit a local 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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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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Belize Explorer

Ambergris Caye - 8 Day Itinerary

• Canoe down the Rio Macal
• Adventure through the ATM cave
• Visit Tikal's towering pyramids
• Snorkel in clear Caribbean waters

Activity Level

Easy Active

On this spectacular 8-day tour of Belize, you'll explore the Belizean rainforest and wildlife, visit Maya ruins like Tikal, go caving at Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, and end your Belize vacation relaxing on the beach and snorkeling at Ambergris Caye.

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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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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

Starts / Ends

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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Hamanasi Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Hike around a mountain lake
• Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kayak down the Sittee River
• Snorkel at Glover's Reef Atoll

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7 day trip to Hamanasi Resort allows you to choose what to do each day. Snorkeling, canoeing, exploring the jungle, visiting Maya ruins and caving are just a few of the options! Relax in a treehouse bungalow or a seaside room and enjoy your time in sunny Belize.

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Beautiful Belize

9 Day Itinerary

• Discover Maya ruins
• Canoe down the Rio Macal
• Visit the village of Placencia
• Relax on the beach

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Rich in Maya culture and natural beauty, this 9-day tour of Belize takes you into the Maya Mountains to see the ancient ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol, and to explore the underground world of mysterious caves. Then head to the beautiful beaches of Placencia where you can snorkel, dive, and dance the night away to Caribbean rhythms.

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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, Fishing, Scuba Diving, 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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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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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

Rainforest Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, 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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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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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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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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