Top Central America & Mexico Trips & Tours in December 2026

Enjoy 8 days in ancient Mexico, exploring several Mayan ruin sites, visiting haciendas, and touring cities in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. You'll visit staple archaeological sites like Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Tulum, Sian Ka'an, and Edzna before departing to Cancun. Take a bike tour, learn about the region's history, and relax on pristine beaches!

On this 4-day Mexico extension tour, learn to prepare Puebla's best delicacies and enjoy the fruits of your labor. You will tour local historical sites between meals on this culinary focused tour, including the ancient Aztec Great Pyramidal temple in Cholula.

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.

This 3-day Guatemala extension in the Petén region explores the magnificent temples of Tikal, set deep in the jungle. Discover the history of the ancient Mayan civilization with an expert archaeologist guide, and experience wildlife viewing in the biodiverse rainforest surrounding the ruins.

Enjoy a 3-day beach extension at Morgan's Rock near San Juan del Sur. Discover surfing, hiking, ziplining, and seasonal turtle-watching tours in an eco-friendly private reserve.

Discover Mayan history exploring the temples of Tikal and Yaxha on this 3-day tour of Guatemala's Peten region. Your guide is an expert archaeologist, so listen close as he takes you on a tour through these towering ruins. This historical itinerary makes for a great extension to any Mexico or Central America trip.

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.

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.

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.

Relax for a few days in balmy Ambergris Caye after your Belize adventure. Close to some of the best fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving in the Caribbean, Ambergris is one of the most popular destinations in Belize.

Explore the rainforest near Flores on this 2-day extension to Ixpanpajul Natural Park. Search for over 150 bird species and native mammals within the reserve. Choose to navigate the canopy via winding paths and hanging bridges, or opt for an adventurous zip line tour through the trees.

Enjoy Nicaragua's most famous beach town of San Juan del Sur on this 3-day extension tour. Relax on the white sand beaches that boast similarities to Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. This idyllic itinerary includes 2 nights at Hotel Victoriano, where you can hike, dive, zip line, or even learn how to surf.