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Select one of these 23 wildlife experiences to Central America & Mexico in 2026 or 2027. Custom plan your Central America & Mexico nature adventure with our expert trip planners, including visits to Colon, Panama Canal, Quepos, San Jose, and Isla Espiritu Santo. Wildlife and safari trips to Central America & Mexico start at $181 for a 5 to 13 days adventure in nature. Contact one of our Central America & Mexico wildlife and nature travel experts for help planning your next trip.
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,579
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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
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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A pod of long-beaked common dolphins in the Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
from $6,450
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Baja California: Among the Great Whales

Loreto, Mexico Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Observe California gray whales
  • Hike across desert islands
  • Experience the Baja California
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Loreto / Loreto
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Board National Geographic Venture in Loreto and explore the Gulf of California on an 8-day cruise. Kayak, snorkel, and hike on uninhabited islands, search for whales in Pacific lagoons, swim with sea lions at Los Islotes, and visit marine parks including Cabo Pulmo and Isla Espíritu Santo before returning to Loreto.
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San Blas
from $7,790
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Secrets of Central America

Colon - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Learn Fort San Lorenzo's history
  • See San Blas Islands' marine life
  • Experience Coiba Island adventure
  • Witness Drake Bay rainforest
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Colon / Puntarenas
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Variable
Explore Panama and Costa Rica aboard Bellot on an 11-day cruise. Sail through the Panama Canal, visit Fort San Lorenzo, the San Blas Islands, Pearl Islands, Darién National Park, Coiba Island, Rio Esquinas, Drake Bay, and Curú Wildlife Refuge. Experience wildlife viewing, Zodiac landings, and cultural encounters with indigenous communities.
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View of Pacayitas
from $5,179
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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
Starts / Ends
Hotel Pacuare / Quepos
Activities
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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Holding a baby sea turtle
from $2,542
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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rainforest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
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San Jose / San Jose
Activities
Volunteering, Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day eco-tour of Costa Rica combines nature and adventure as we join biologists to study giant leatherback sea turtles for two nights at Pacuare Nature Reserve. Then we head to Selva Bananito Lodge for a rainforest trip and finish with a whitewater rafting adventure on the raging rapids of the Pacuare River.
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Swing bridge
from $1,174
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Jade Jungle Retreat

4 Day Itinerary
  • Explore ancient Maya ruins
  • Enjoy yoga sessions
  • Wander the lower trails
  • Embrace Ecotourism in Belize
Starts / Ends
Jade Jungle Resort / Jade Jungle Resort
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Stay at a Belize jungle lodge with the Jade Jungle Resort 4-day adventure, formerly Pook’s Hill Lodge. Set in pristine rainforest, this eco-retreat offers Maya ruins tours, jungle hikes, and wellness experiences. Enjoy cultural immersion and comfort in one of Belize’s most unique jungle escapes.
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Sloth in the jungle
from $3,750
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Wild Pacific And Luxury: The Heart of Biodiversity

Quepos Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Zibo
  • Discover Biesanz Beach
  • Visit Sierpe Wetlands
  • Explore Caño Island coral reefs
  • Visit Corcovado National Park
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Quepos / Quepos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 5-day Zibó expedition from Quepos to Corcovado National Park. Explore Biesanz Beach, Sierpe Wetlands, and Caño Island’s vibrant marine ecosystems. Discover beaches, rainforests, and marine sanctuaries along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $2,780
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Costa Rica's Pacific and Rainforest Gems: An Unforgettable Journey

Quepos Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Zibo
  • Explore Drake Bay
  • Visit Caño Island
  • Enjoy exciting water activities
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Quepos / Quepos
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day Zibó expedition from Quepos to Drake Bay and Caño Island. Discover abundant wildlife, thriving wetlands, and colorful marine ecosystems along Costa Rica’s coastline.
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Snorkeling among the coral reef system
from $3,925
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Glamping the Seas and Sierras of Baja

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore diverse Sierra de la Laguna
  • Swim with sea lions & colorful fish
  • Experience rancho culture
  • Discover and be awed by Baja
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La Paz / La Paz
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 8-day tour, explore the Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve, La Paz, and Espiritu Santo Island. Admire the marine life on Isla Espiritu Santo, stay in a luxury tent camp in the Sierra, and experience the rancho culture of Baja. Visit La Paz with its world-class beaches, waterfront Malecón, and abundant fresh seafood.
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,801
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Exploring Arenal Volcano, Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal

San Jose to Panama - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Arenal Volcano exploration
  • Relax in Ecotermales hot springs
  • Pearl Islands snorkeling
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
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San Jose / Panama City
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Arrive in San Jose, transfer to La Fortuna and start the 9-day land and sea adventure. Explore Arenal Volcano and rainforest trails. Fly to Panama City and embark National Geographic Quest. Kayak, hike, and cruise the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, and Pearl Islands while snorkeling, exploring fortresses, and discovering tropical wildlife.
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Humpback whale breaches out of the Ocean
from $3,282
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Luxury Glamping and Whales of Magdalena Bay

6 Day Itinerary
  • See migrating gray whales
  • Stay at Camp Cecil de la Bahia
  • Spot diverse lagoon birdlife
  • Explore mangrove estuaries
  • Learn Mexican cooking skills
Starts / Ends
San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Camping, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 6-day adventure takes you through Baja California Sur. Move from artistic Todos Santos to the waters of Magdalena Bay to see gray whales in their natural habitat. Your days include luxury glamping, exploring mangroves, and learning Mexican cooking from a local chef, blending wildlife with authentic culture.
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Clear waters of the Caribbean sea
from $7,170
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Puntarenas to Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore Darien National Park
  • Embera village visit
  • See Miraflores Locks view
  • Experience Guna community encounter
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Puntarenas / Colon
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Puntarenas to Colon aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Quepos, Darien National Park, Flamenco Island, the San Blas Islands, and complete the full Panama Canal crossing with cultural encounters and wildlife viewing.
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