32 Day Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica

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Trip Length

32 Days

Trip Starts

Playa del Carmen

Trip Finishes

San Jose

32 Day Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Classic

Departures

Aug 2025 to Dec 2026

Budget

Affordable

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Leisurely

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

CMPS

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 32 Day Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica. Are you looking for the maximum Central American adventure at minimum cost? Try this 32-day trip on for size and visit seven different countries, filling your days with Mayan ruins, clear Caribbean waters, lush rainforests, and Pacific waves. With ample free time to choose your own activities in some iconic destinations between Mexico and Costa Rica, there’s no limit to the epic experiences. Explore indigenous Mayan villages and meet locals for an immersion into the authenticity...read more

Itinerary

Check into your hotel and enjoy the city. Stay: Hotel 12 bees

Take advantage of a full day of free time to relax or explore as much as you wish. Perched atop the sea you will find the ruins of Tulúm. In the coral-filled waters surrounding Cozumel you can snorkel, or you can go swimming in a cenote or at the beach, before exploring the town in the evening on your own. Stay: Hotel 12 bees

Travel from Mexico across the border into Belize today, which boasts huge swaths of jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and above all, friendly, easy-going people. During the drive, picture the unbelievably clear blue waters and the opportunities you will have over the next few days for diving and snorkelling along the barrier reef. Stay: Tropical Paradise Hotel

Enjoy a free day in Caye Caulker. Choose to snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, keeping a lookout for stingrays and nurse sharks. You can also choose to go diving, or just chill out on the beach. Stay: Tropical Paradise Hotel

Another full day of free time will allow you to participate in any optional activities in the area that you didn’t have time for yesterday. Stay: Tropical Paradise Hotel

San Ignacio is a great base for exploring some of Belize’s lesser known inland gems. There will be ample free time here to wander the area by foot, canoe, or horseback, or you can choose to book a caving trip. Stay: Kawoq Hostel (L)

Enjoy a day at leisure to experience the surroundings of San Ignacio. Choose to visit the Sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, or set your eyes on the lesser-visited Xunantunich Mayan ruins. Stay: Kawoq Hostel

While this trip is fast-paced, there will be some opportunity to rest on today's drive as the group crosses another border and travels to Guatemala. Enter the country in the northeast jungle Petén region and stop for a guided tour of the ancient city of Tikal on the way to Flores. This place is the capital of Petén, a small island located on the second largest lake in Guatemala—Lake Petén Itzá. Stay: Peten Express Hotel

Travel for most of the day from Flores to Rio Dulce, which is on the shores of Lake Izabel, the largest lake in Guatemala. This journey across the country will take a road through dense jungle arriving at this port town in the evening. Stay: Hotel Hacienda Tijax

Sit back and marvel at the scenery on a boat ride from Rio Dulce to the Caribbean town of Livingston. Make a stop at the G Adventures–supported El Manglar Restaurant for an explanation of the women-led community initiative project there. Walk around the grounds and then gather for a delicious lunch steeped in local flavours. Stay: Hotel Hacienda Tijax (L)

Spend most of the day travelling from Rio Dulce to Antigua, Guatemala. Rest up on the ride because upon arrival the group will set off on an orientation walk. The rest of the evening is free. Get a head start planning tomorrow’s activities or enjoy this colonial city’s nightlife. Stay: Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel

Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on tour, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Stay: Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel

Visit beautiful Lake Atitlán after travelling through the country’s highlands full of fertile hills and fields. The area is ideal for outdoor activities and you will have plenty of time to explore. Stay: Kamol Bey

Take a boat ride across the lake before taking part in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family. Stay: Rupalaj Kistalin Posada Homestay (D)

The group will journey back to Antigua and spend some free time exploring. Optional activities include visiting a macadamia nut farm, checking out a coffee plantation, biking around Antigua's surrounding hills, or taking a salsa lesson. Stay: Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel

Looking for adventure? Pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Stay: La Quinta Santa Lucia

The Mayan ruins of Copán are fascinating, beautiful and unique among Mayan cities. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980, Copán contains some of the most important Mayan ruins found to date, and many unusual artistic features, including some of the most detailed carvings in the Mayan world. Stay: Hotel Brisas de Copan

Enjoy a full free day to explore Copán on your own. Choose to visit the nearby ruins and see some lesser known Mayan sites along the way. You can also choose to visit the countryside where you’ll find hidden jungle hot springs to soak in. Stay: Hotel Brisas de Copan

The journey today, while long, will also be a good way to catch up on some rest. Drive from Honduras back into Guatemala briefly before crossing the border to El Salvador where the group will stay in the colonial town of Suchitoto. Choose to try pupusas tonight, a local Salvadorian specialty and a great treat after a long day of travel. Stay: Posada Alta Vista

Spend the morning at leisure in Suchitoto and then it’s off to the coast and the La Libertad region. Catch a stunning sunset in a small surf town and opt to grab a cold drink after a day’s journey complete. Stay: Atami Escape Resort

This full free day is perfect for optional beach activities in the area. Opt to book a surf lesson, try fresh ceviche at the fish market, visit the Tamanique waterfalls, or relax on the beach. Stay: Atami Escape Resort

Leave El Salvador and transfer by land and sea to Nicaragua. The group will arrive to colonial León for a short orientation walk in the evening. Stay: Hotel Hellenika

Continue on towards Granada today, where you’ll see the city’s colourful colonial buildings during an orientation walk. Surrounded by active volcanoes and lakes, this place is perfect for hiking and outdoor activities. Get to know the town and opt to go out with the group. Stay: Hotel La Estacion Granada

Get out and explore the charms of Granada during your full free day. Visit the local markets and museums. Choose to try kayaking in Lake Nicaragua or go for a swim in Laguna de Apoyo. You could also go for a walk in the forest at the top of Mombacho Volcano. Stay: Hotel La Estacion Granada

Cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to arrive at Ometepe Island, formed from two volcanoes in the middle of the lake. Here, take part in a 2-night G Adventures-supported community homestay among different local families. This experience will give you a chance to experience how rural Nicaraguans live. Stay: Puesta del Sol Homestay (D)

Explore Ometepe on your own. Choose to climb Volcano Concepción or Volcano Maderas, spend time with the local host families, or view petroglyphs left by the island's original inhabitants. You can also choose to walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, travel the island by bicycle, or lounge out on the beach. Stay: Puesta del Sol Homestay (B/D)

Travel by ferry back to the mainland and drive across the border into Costa Rica. The final destination today is the cloud forest environment of Monteverde. Sitting 1,400 meters above sea level, Monteverde is literally in the clouds and home to unique and diverse flora and fauna. Stay: Quetzal Inn Monteverde (B)

The day is free for any optional activities in the area. Options include a visit to a cloud forest reserve, ziplining through the jungle canopy, or visiting a coffee plantation. There’s also horseback riding in the mountains or hiking along local trails. Stay: Quetzal Inn Monteverde

Leave the cloud forest behind and travel down towards sea level and across Costa Rica’s largest lake to the town of La Fortuna at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Once here, choose your activities; canyoning, white water rafting, hiking, caving, horseback riding, paddle boarding, kayaking, and visiting a wildlife refuge are just some of the fun options you could try. Stay: Arenal Backpackers Resort

Partake in any of the activities you didn’t get to try yesterday. From canyoning to rafting, the possibilities feel endless. Stay: Arenal Backpackers Resort

Travel through the mountains to San José and spend a free night out in the capital. From beautiful parks to museums and theatres there’s plenty to see. Stay: Hotel Lluvia de Oro

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Trip Inclusions

Relax on laid-back beaches in Caye Caulker and El Tunco.
Explore Mayan ruins of Copán and Tikal.
Wander the local markets of colourful colonial Antigua.
Make new friends at a local homestay in Guatemala.
Visit seven different countries in one month.

Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio
Your G for Good Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar", Lívingston
Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna
Your G for Good Moment: Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay, Isla de Ometepe
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
Your Discover Moment: San Ignacio
Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala
Your Discover Moment: Granada
Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
Guided tour of Tikal
Orientation walks in Antigua, León, and Granada
Beach time in Caye Caulker and El Tunco
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Simple hotels/hostels (28 Nights, most multi-share), homestay (3 Nights)
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Standard Travel Style, as this is a Classic Basic trip.

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica

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Day 1: Playa del Carmen

Day 2: Playa del Carmen

Day 3: Playa del Carmen - Caye Caulker

Day 4: Caye Caulker

Day 5: Caye Caulker

Day 6: Caye Caulker - San Ignacio

Day 7: San Ignacio

Day 8: San Ignacio - Flores

Day 9: Flores - Rio Dulce

Day 10: Rio Dulce

Day 11: Rio Dulce - Antigua Guatemala

Day 12: Antigua Guatemala

Day 13: Antigua Guatemala - Panajachel

Day 14: Panajachel - San Juan La Laguna

Day 15: San Juan La Laguna - Antigua Guatemala

Day 16: Antigua Guatemala

Day 17: Antigua Guatemala - Copán

Day 18: Copán

Day 19: Copán - Suchitoto

Day 20: Suchitoto - La Libertad Region

Day 21: La Libertad Region

Day 22: La Libertad Region - León

Day 23: León - Granada

Day 24: Granada

Day 25: Granada - Isla de Ometepe

Day 26: Isla de Ometepe

Day 27: Isla de Ometepe - Monteverde

Day 28: Monteverde

Day 29: Monteverde - La Fortuna

Day 30: La Fortuna

Day 31: La Fortuna - San José

Day 32: San José

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