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Amazing Central America (including Ometepe Island)

27 days
From Antigua to Panama City
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Antigua

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ChocoMuseo to learn about old-world chocolate production
    • Explore Central Park and people-watch by the fountain
    • Enjoy tamales at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    ChocoMuseo
    Central Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Antigua to Copan

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Central Plaza in Copan
    • Visit local cafes in Copan
    Landmarks
    Central Plaza
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Copan

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Copan Archaeological Site with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Macaw Mountain Park
    • Explore Temple of Rosalila
    • Tour of natural hot springs with included dinner
    Landmarks
    Copan Archaeological Site
    Macaw Mountain Park
    Temple of Rosalila
  4. Day 4

    Copan to Suchitoto

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk in Suchitoto
    • Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
    Landmarks
    Suchitoto Cultural Center
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Suchitoto

    Included Activities

    • Indigo Dyeing Demonstration with local designer

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk through Cinquera Forest
    • Explore Embalse Cerron Grande (Lago Suchitlan) lake and birdwatching
    Landmarks
    Embalse Cerron Grande
    Cinquera Forest
  6. Day 6

    Pacific Coast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit dark-sand beaches
    • Explore local surf spots
    • Dine at local restaurants
  7. Day 7

    Pacific Coast to Leon

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk in Leon

    Optional Activities

    • Explore street food and contemporary art
    • Group dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Leon Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Leon

    Optional Activities

    • Visit street food area behind Lady of Grace Cathedral and try Nica tacos
    • Volcano sandboarding adventure on Cerro Negro Volcano
    • Explore contemporary art
    • Visit Leon Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cerro Negro Volcano
    Lady of Grace Cathedral
    Leon Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Leon to Granada

    Included Activities

    • La Laguna de Apoyo Viewpoint
    • Masaya Town & Market Visit
    • Leader-led orientation walk in Granada

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
    • Browse Masaya artisan market
    Landmarks
    Laguna Apoyo
    Masaya Artisan Market
    Parque Central
    La Calzada
  10. Day 10

    Granada

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Convento y Museo San Francisco
    • Boat exploration of Lake Nicaragua islets
    • Kayaking around Lake Nicaragua
    Landmarks
    Convento y Museo San Francisco
    Lake Nicaragua
  11. Day 11

    Leon to Monteverde

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk in Monteverde
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
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  12. Day 12

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining adventure through treetops
    • Coffee and chocolate tour
    • Night walk through cloud forest to spot nocturnal creatures
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  13. Day 13

    Monteverde to La Fortuna

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve walk with local guide
    • Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Lake Arenal
    Arenal Volcano
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  14. Day 14

    La Fortuna

    Optional Activities

    • Guided nature hike through forest surrounding Arenal Volcano
    • Hanging bridges adventure with wildlife viewing
    • Thermal hot springs relaxation
    • Visit 70-meter La Fortuna waterfall
    • Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal
    • Boat safari in Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Lake Arenal
    Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
  15. Day 15

    La Fortuna to San Jose

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with homemade tortillas prepared during tortilla-making class)

    Included Activities

    • Tortilla Making Class and lunch
    • Leader-led orientation walk in San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gold Museum
    • Shop at outdoor market in Plaza de la Cultura
    • Browse Central Market
    • Optional farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Gold Museum
    Plaza de la Cultura
    Central Market
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  16. Day 16

    San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Explore markets and street fairs
    • Visit Arte Contemporaneo gallery
    • Enjoy local coffee at nearby coffee shops
    Landmarks
    Arte Contemporaneo
  17. Day 17

    San Jose to Sarapiqui

    Included Activities

    • Jungle Walk with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Birdwatching
    • Wildlife spotting
    • Hike to nearby waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Sarapiqui Rainforest
  18. Day 18

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Caribbean dinner prepared with a local family in their home - mixture of fruits, seafood, tubers and vegetables combined with coconut flavours, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, curry, Panamanian pepper and thyme)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk
    • Hands-on dinner in local home - traditional Caribbean meal preparation

    Optional Activities

    • Explore main street with dance halls, reggaeton bars and restaurants
    • Surf on local beaches
    • Visit rainforest fruit farms
    • Free leisure time exploration
  19. Day 19

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Optional Activities

    • Cahuita National Park visit with wildlife viewing (leader can arrange transfer)
    • Surf lessons
    • Free leisure time and relaxation
    Landmarks
    Cahuita National Park
  20. Day 20

    Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro

    Optional Activities

    • Visit palm-shaded beaches
    • Snorkeling opportunities
    • Wildlife viewing
    • Explore local bars and restaurants
    • Experience nightlife
    Landmarks
    Bocas del Toro Archipelago
    Isla Colon
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  21. Day 21

    Bocas del Toro

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Starfish Beach
    • Visit Sandfly Beach
    • Visit Big Creek Beach
    • Snorkeling at coral reefs
    • Explore local bars and restaurants
    • Experience nightlife
    Landmarks
    Starfish Beach
    Sandfly Beach
    Big Creek Beach
  22. Day 22

    Bocas del Toro

    Included Activities

    • Ngabe-Bugle Indigenous Community Visit with orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bocas del Toro after community visit
    Landmarks
    Isla Popa
  23. Day 23

    Bocas del Toro to Boquete

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk in Boquete

    Optional Activities

    • Informal Spanish lesson
    Landmarks
    Boquete
  24. Day 24

    Boquete

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour to secret jungle waterfalls
    • Soak at Caldera hot springs
    • Visit coffee plantation
    • Enjoy local coffee
    Landmarks
    Caldera Hot Springs
  25. Day 25

    Boquete to Chitre

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk in Chitre
    • Traditional mask workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurants
    • Explore Chitre
    Landmarks
    Chitre
  26. Day 26

    Chitre to Panama City

    Included Activities

    • Miraflores Locks (Panama Canal) visit at Visitor Centre
    • Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo

    Optional Activities

    • Final farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Miraflores Locks
    Casco Viejo
    Panama Canal
  27. Day 27

    Panama City

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Panama City at your own pace
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    October 25th, 2023
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    "While both leaders Abdiel and Rafa get 5 stars and the trip itself was good, overall the trip gets a one star as...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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    Hi Grant, we appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience you faced during your trip. It's important to us that your concerns are addressed, and we understand that you are currently in contact with our Customer Care team. We hope they can work towards a positive resolution for you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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  • Amazing Central America (including Ometepe Island) reviewer 2
    January 24th, 2017
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    This was completely the.wrong trip for me to have booked. Too active. Too young. But that was my fault for not...
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    Asked on July 5th, 2022

    If I wanted to do the additional activities how much should I budget for. Also apx budget for food

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2022

      When it comes to money matters on the trip, every traveller is a little different. For meals, we recommend between USD 25 to 50 per day. Breakfast might cost USD 5 to 10, lunch USD 5 to 15, and dinner USD 12 to 25. For additional activities, we suggest having access to an extra US$500 for emergencies or unexpected expenses.

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    What visas are required for US citizen?

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      Unfortunately we are unable to give visa advice due to the vast number of nationalities which our customers represent. Some nationalities can travel freely over borders, where others require advance permission to enter. There are also changes in requirements from time to time. We recommend checking your local embassy or consulate's website for the latest up to date information.

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