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Central America Explorer (24 destinations)

47 days
From Mexico City to San Jose
4.5
12 traveler reviews
Central America Explorer (24 destinations) - Intrepid Travel
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Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
16
Age range:
15 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
267598
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Highlights

  • Explore Mexico City's historic center
  • Join a taco crawl in Mexico City
  • Visit the ancient Monte Alban temples
  • Discover the vibrant markets of Oaxaca
  • Swim in the Agua Azul cascades

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Mexico City
  2. Day 2 Mexico City
  3. Day 3 Puebla
  4. Day 4 Puebla
  5. Day 5 Oaxaca
  6. Day 6 Oaxaca
  7. Day 7 Tehuantepec
  8. Day 8 San Cristobal de las Casas
  9. Day 9 San Cristobal de las Casas
  10. Day 10 Palenque
  11. Day 11 Palenque
  12. Day 12 Merida
  13. Day 13 Merida
  14. Day 14 Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen
  15. Day 15 Playa del Carmen
  16. Day 16 Playa del Carmen
  17. Day 17 Chetumal
  18. Day 18 Caye Caulker
  19. Day 19 Caye Caulker
  20. Day 20 Caye Caulker
  21. Day 21 San Ignacio
  22. Day 22 San Ignacio
  23. Day 23 Tikal National Park
  24. Day 24 Rio Dulce
  25. Day 25 Rio Dulce
  26. Day 26 Antigua
  27. Day 27 Panajachel
  28. Day 28 San Juan La Laguna
  29. Day 29 Antigua
  30. Day 30 Antigua
  31. Day 31 Antigua
  32. Day 32 Copan
  33. Day 33 Copan
  34. Day 34 Suchitoto
  35. Day 35 Suchitoto
  36. Day 36 El Cuco
  37. Day 37 El Cuco
  38. Day 38 Leon
  39. Day 39 Leon
  40. Day 40 Granada
  41. Day 41 Granada
  42. Day 42 Monteverde
  43. Day 43 Monteverde
  44. Day 44 La Fortuna
  45. Day 45 La Fortuna
  46. Day 46 San Jose
  47. Day 47 San Jose
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,298

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

92%

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  • MS
    · June 14th, 2017
    Just seeing if it's possible to create a fake review on this site. Five Stars even though I haven't set foot in South America :D!
    Trip date: January 2017
  • MJ
    · November 26th, 2016
    Randy was very knowledgeable about every place we went, and knew all the places to go for a more authentic cultural experience.
    Trip date: January 2016
  • MJ
    · November 26th, 2016
    I did the Central American Explorer trip with Intrepid, and two of my tour guides, Gabriel and Randy were amazing. They knew all the good local spots to see and places to eat where you could really experience the local culture. They made my trip easy and unforgettable.
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    Trip date: December 2015
  • ND
    · April 9th, 2016
    I have just read your reviews. Very concerning that each review is copied word for word with a different date (same review 3 times and then another 2/3 times) It gives me the feeling that someone in your own office has written these reviews and was too lazy to change the wording.
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    Trip date: April 2016
  • A
    · March 14th, 2010
    This tour was fantastic,milton the tour rep was excellent and made the adventure tour one of the best i have experienced.I found the tour to be very busy and hectic with long hours travelling.Otherwise great!
    Trip date: January 2010
  • A
    · February 4th, 2011
    Loved this tour - great locations, people and activities. Six weeks isn\'t enough, could easily do it all over again! Would recommend it to anyone who wants a fun, educational, adventurous yet relaxing trip.
    Trip date: December 2010
  • A
    · September 17th, 2010
    Enjoyed myself overall.
    Trip date: July 2010
  • A
    · September 22nd, 2010
    Absolutely wonderful trip which encompasses everything you could want - historical, cultural, adventure and relaxation!
    Trip date: July 2010
  • A
    · July 13th, 2010
    A wonderful experience and a great way to travel. Our local guide was brilliant.
    Trip date: June 2010
  • A
    · March 26th, 2010
    A phenomenal experience
    Trip date: January 2010

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47 days
Central America Explorer (24 destinations)
From Mexico City to San Jose

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    BZ$
    Belize Dollar
    Belize
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
    SVC
    El Salvador Colon
    El Salvador
    Q
    Quetzal
    Guatemala
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    Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua
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    Guatemala
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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