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14 Days in Central America, incl. Playa del Carmen and San Jose
A 33-day route through 7 countries and 16 cities awaits. From Mexican beaches to Costa Rican cloud forests, highlights include Tikal ruins, Caye Caulker's reef, and Granada's colonial charm. Travel time averages 4-5 hours between destinations.
- Days 1-3
Playa del Carmen & Riviera Maya, Mexico
Start your journey in the vibrant beach town of Playa del Carmen. Visit Cenote Azul in the early morning to beat the crowds. "The water is clearest before 10 AM and the natural light streaming in makes for incredible photos." Take a day trip to Tulum's ruins by local bus (1.5 hours). Look for accommodation near 5th Avenue to be close to restaurants and transport.
- Days 4-5
Caye Caulker, Belize
Take an early water taxi from Belize City to this relaxed Caribbean island. "Swimming with nurse sharks and rays at Hol Chan Marine Reserve was the highlight of my trip," according to a TourRadar reviewer. Stay safe by avoiding swimming in the Split area between north and south islands because of crocodiles. Local tip: Get the famous lobster between June 15-February 15. It's cheaper than other destinations but still the most expensive local dish.
- Days 6-7
San Ignacio, Belize
San Ignacio is your gateway to Maya ruins and caves. The ferry to Xunantunich ruins runs from 7 AM to 4 PM daily. Book ATM Cave tours early in dry season (December-April) since they close during heavy rains. Good water shoes are essential for the slippery cave floor and water crossings.
- Days 8-9
Antigua, Guatemala
Plan to arrive in Antigua before noon to avoid Guatemala City traffic. Book a hotel in the historical center near Parque Central for convenience. "Book afternoon walking tours to avoid the intense morning sun reflecting off the cobblestones," suggests a recent visitor. Get your Santa Catalina Arch photos early before crowds gather.
- Days 10-11
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Take a 2.5-hour shuttle from Antigua to Panajachel. If possible, stop at Chichicastenango market (open Thursdays and Sundays). A traveler tip: "Stay in San Juan La Laguna instead of touristy Pana—it's quieter and you'll experience more authentic Maya culture."
- Days 12-14
Monteverde & San Jose, Costa Rica
Plan 6-7 hours for border crossing and travel to Monteverde. Schedule cloud forest tours for early morning when animals are active and before rain hits. "The hanging bridges get very slippery when wet—bring shoes with good grip," warns a past visitor. Finish in San Jose near the National Museum for easy airport access.
32 Day Central America Itinerary, incl. Mexico and Costa Rica
The 32-day route visits 16 cities across 7 Latin American countries. Notable stops include UNESCO's Tikal ruins, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and Monteverde Cloud Forest. Accommodations vary between hostels and homestays from Playa del Carmen to San José.
- Days 1-2
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Start in this lively beach town. Take local buses to the cenotes for just 40 pesos. One traveler shared: "Taking the local buses to the cenotes for just 40 pesos was super easy and way better value than organized tours." Visit Tulum ruins before 9am to avoid crowds and heat. The ADO bus from Cancún airport runs every 30 minutes and costs about $10 USD.
- Days 3-5
Caye Caulker, Belize
Take a 4-hour first-class bus and 3-hour local bus to reach this relaxed Caribbean island. Go snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. A recent visitor said: "Swimming with nurse sharks, rays and sea turtles was absolutely amazing." The island is car-free. You'll find only bikes and golf carts. Water taxis to the mainland cost around $15 USD.
- Days 6-7
San Ignacio, Belize
This is your jumping-off point for jungle adventures. Try the ATM Cave tour ($140 USD) if you're comfortable swimming and climbing through tight spaces. Book activities through local operators to save money. Visit the San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative for local culture and lunch.
- Days 8-9
Flores & Rio Dulce, Guatemala
Head to Tikal ruins early. Get there by 8am before it gets too hot. Take the guided tour to learn about the site's history. Then take a 4-5 hour private transfer to Rio Dulce on Guatemala's Caribbean coast.
- Days 10-12
Antigua Guatemala
Take a boat to Livingston first, then travel to colonial Antigua. Stay near Parque Central in the historic area. Skip the expensive overnight Pacaya Volcano hike. Local operators offer early morning summit trips for about $30 USD. Bring sturdy shoes for the cobblestone streets.
- Days 13-15
Lake Atitlán Region
Drive 4 hours to Lake Atitlán. Try a homestay in San Juan La Laguna to experience Mayan culture. Download Google Translate's Spanish package since most families speak limited English. Use boats instead of roads to visit different villages. The views are better and trips are faster.
Playa del Carmen Mexico
15 miCozumel Mexico
1 miIsla Cozumel Mexico
40 miTulum Mexico
130 miChetumal Mexico
69 miBelize City Belize
19 miCaye Caulker Belize
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San Ignacio Belize
63 miBelize City Belize
545 miSanta Elena Costa Rica
763 miSanta Elena Mexico
225 miXunantunich Belize
32 miTikal Guatemala
95 miBelize City Belize
252 miGuatemala City Guatemala
164 miFlores Guatemala
107 miLivingston Guatemala
145 miGuatemala City Guatemala
14 miAntigua Guatemala
65 miPanajachel Guatemala
34 miPanajachel Guatemala
14 miChichicastenango Guatemala
20 miSan Juan La Laguna Guatemala
38 miAntigua Guatemala
14 miGuatemala City Guatemala
Guatemala City Guatemala
111 miSuchitoto El Salvador
16 miSan Salvador El Salvador
17 miCinquera El Salvador
17 miSan Salvador El Salvador
177 miLeon Nicaragua
99 miRivas Nicaragua
92 miCerro Negro Volcano Nicaragua
62 miGranada Nicaragua
35 miRivas Nicaragua
56 miManagua Nicaragua
12 miMasaya Volcano National Park Nicaragua
4 miMasaya Nicaragua
145 miMonteverde Costa Rica
17 miLa Fortuna Costa Rica
18 miArenal Costa Rica
8 miCaño Negro Costa Rica
30 miCaño Negro Costa Rica
82 miSan Jose Costa Rica
122 miPuerto Viejo Costa Rica
214 miPuerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica
8 miCahuita Costa Rica
104 miToro Amarillo Costa Rica
305 miColon Panama
36 miPanama City Panama
199 miAlmirante Panama
36 miBoquete Panama
200 miPanama City Panama
359 miCaldera Costa Rica
359 miPanama City Panama
64 miPenonome Panama
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What people love about 1-month+ Latin America tours
In overall I enjoyed my 32 days Central America Tour. It took me to the places I would never make on my own without knowing Spanish. It is a well organized tour with professional tour leaders. My group had a variety of people from 18-66 yo, we had from 9-16 people on different part of tours. Mostly from Australia, Europe and Canada. All professional. It was few hiccups between the group members, nothing that you would not expect within any group of people. If you are not a people person, or you need to be alone sometimes to regenerate, ask for a single supplement to avoid these issues. And have FUN!
Central American Adventure
- Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins
Our guide was amazing - one of the best guides I have ever had - extremely warm, caring, informative, on-time, and always trying to get the best for us. The trip itself was amazing - it allowed enough time to explore each place, the hotels were basic but that's all you really need. The activities offered were great, and the other people travelling are all like-minded and a good mix of people.
- Best of Central America (from Playa del Carmen to Penonome)
44 day Mexico to Panama. Only 1 or 2 overnight stops, everywhere else 2-3, travel days were mostly short around 4-5 hours average. Guide was excellent in recommending activity centers and restaurants (where he got no commission or free food that I could see, just an honest recommendation), helping learn Spanish and arranging nights out. Accommodation was mainly basic, simple twin rooms and most had 2 double beds, all of them had ensuites and some had free air con, others it was an expensive payable extra (All had fans which were good enough). Some hotels like Roatan and Boquete were amazing. Tour was alot of beach destinations with similar snorkeling/scuba/day trip options which is no surprise. Most unique tour locations were in the mainland revolving around ancient ruins (Tikal was my favourite), jungle activities like zip lining, bungee jumping, atv's etc. and scenery/wildlife tours. Private transport 90% of the time with occasional public buses which were fine as well (guide gave us cheap option to upgrade to private buses on these legs). Private buses were on the smaller side but even as a 6'4 guy I was ok with most having more than the 16 passenger seats required. Food started off heavily Mexican but once away from first couple of countries there was alot more variety. Basic food from $4 to $7, expensive up to $12-$15. Beer from $1 to $3 depending how toursity the area. Some place charged more for sift drink than beer. If you want a party place this tour might not be it, while some large palces (Cancun, Playa, San Jose) have places open all night, alot of the smaller places you go to the town is bascially dead by 10 or 11 and the hotels either dont have bars or dont want you making noise. If you like other substances they ARE everywhere, weed from $5 to $12 a gram, more in cities, less rural. Nobody cared and alot of people did it openly at bars in small towns. Weather was harm and humid every day and that was at the end of the summer season. Only need 1 pair of pants, 1 jumper for occasional stops in mountain places, everywhere else singlets and shorts are fine with no dress code at any bar even in the cites (except Panama City). Enjoy.
