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Best of Mexico & Costa Rica

24 days
From Mexico City to San Jose
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Highlights

  • Explore Mexico City with a local guide
  • Discover ancient Teotihuacan and its pyramids
  • Visit the vibrant markets of Oaxaca
  • Boat through the stunning Sumidero Canyon
  • Learn tortilla making from a Costa Rican grandma

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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 Salina Cruz
  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 Playa del Carmen
  15. Day 15 Playa del Carmen to San Jose
  16. Day 16 La Fortuna
  17. Day 17 La Fortuna
  18. Day 18 Monteverde
  19. Day 19 Manuel Antonio
  20. Day 20 Manuel Antonio
  21. Day 21 San Gerardo de Dota Valley
  22. Day 22 San Gerardo de Dota Valley
  23. Day 23 San Jose
  24. Day 24 San Jose
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    Diana

    Asked on September 8th, 2022

    We are three friends from India and are looking for trip to Mexico and Costa Rica. No of days - 9 - 13 days. Can you please send us the itinerary and cost for the same. Budget around 2000 - 3000 USD. Accommodation :- Even hostels will also do.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2022

      Were you looking for two separate tours? One in Mexico and One in Costa Rica? If so, we can definitely assist. If you were looking for one tour to cover both countries, you would need longer to travel.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica.Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica.Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica.Mexico. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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