Top Central America & Mexico Trips & Tours in May 2026

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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 $150

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Manuel Antonio Catamaran Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

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Whale Watching

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $137

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Lankester Garden and Irazu Volcano

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Easy Active

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from $125

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Venado Caves

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore narrow passages and underground caves during this half day tour. You will move from chamber to chamber to learn about unique stalactite and stalagmite rock formations and also get a chance to see the famous "La Papaya" rock formation. You'll also learn about the spidersand bats that call these caves home.

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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 $107

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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 $92

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Horseback riding near Manuel Antonio

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $50

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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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Antigua Valley Bike

½ Day Itinerary

• Bike through neighboring villages
• Enjoy the scenery at a relaxed pace

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

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.

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from $115

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Traditions of Antigua

½ Day Itinerary

• Visit a local woodcarvers shop
• Learn regional coffee history

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $215

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Explore Barrio Lujan

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $168

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Manuel Antonio Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Easy Active

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.

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from $170

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $121

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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and Sarchí

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $101

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Manuel Antonio Damas Island Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary

• Kayak Damas mangrove canals
• Watch colorful birds fly overhead
• Observe unique ecosystems
• Spot diverse local wildlife

Activity Level

Easy Active

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.

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Cahuita National Park Kayaking and Hiking tour

Itinerary

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Moderate

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.

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from $93

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Manuel Antonio Snorkeling and Ocean Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary

• Kayak Costa Rica coastline
• Snorkel calm beach waters
• Spot dolphins and whales

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Easy Active

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!

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