Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Zocalo central square
- Explore Aztec ruins
- Visit parks, plazas and gardens
Landmarks Zocalo 
- Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Lunch (Leader-led taco crawl to taste Mexico City's street-food staple, tacos al pastor, and other local treats)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Leader-led taco crawl
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Visit trendy bars
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Zocalo National Palace Bellas Artes Paseo de la Reforma Plaza Garibaldi - Day 3
Mexico City - Puebla
Mexico City - Puebla- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious local meal prepared with ingredients from the chinampas at San Pedro Tlahuac)
Included Activities
- Community visit to San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride
- Learn about chinampa agriculture
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
- Visit to La Pasita Bar
Landmarks San Pedro Tlahuac 
- Day 4
Puebla
PueblaOptional Activities
- Visit Santo Domingo Church
- Visit Rosary Chapel
- Visit Great Pyramid of Cholula
- Browse local markets for handicrafts
Landmarks Santo Domingo Church Rosary Chapel Great Pyramid of Cholula Popocatepetl Volcano - Day 5
Puebla - Oaxaca
Puebla - Oaxaca- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre with fresh ingredients purchased at the market)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Oaxaca
- Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Optional Activities
- Shop for fresh ingredients at market
- Explore narrow cobblestone streets
- Sit in squares and sip mezcal
- Explore folk and fine art scenes
- Discover street art
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre 
- Day 6
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban archaeological site
- Take a cooking class
- Head out for dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
Oaxaca - TehuantepecIncluded Activities
- Visit Arbol del Tule
- Visit Teotitlan del Valle
- Visit mezcal distillery
Landmarks Arbol del Tule (Tree of Tule) Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec - San Cristobal de las Casas
Tehuantepec - San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Visit Iglesia de San Juan (entrance fee)
Optional Activities
- Browse village markets for handicrafts
- Optional boating trip in Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks Iglesia de San Juan San Juan Chamula Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
San Cristobal de las Casas - PalenqueOptional Activities
- Relax in town
- Explore the area
Landmarks Palenque 
- Day 11
Palenque
PalenqueIncluded Activities
- Guided walk through Palenque archaeological site
- Visit Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks Palenque Archaeological Zone Misol-Ha - Day 12
Palenque - Merida
Palenque - Merida- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Campeche)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Campeche
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
MeridaOptional Activities
- Optional tour to Uxmal archaeological site with transport and local guide
- Optional guided tour to Celestun Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Uxmal Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Merida - Playa del Carmen
Merida - Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Maya family lunch at nearby community of Piste with Yucatecan specialties)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza archaeological site
- Traditional Maya family lunch in Piste
- Leader-led orientation walk in Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Chat with locals at lunch stop
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Well of Sacrifice Piste 
- Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Visit Cenote Azul
Optional Activities
- Swim in Cenote Azul
- Dive in Cenote Azul
- Snorkel in Cenote Azul
- Explore coral reefs
- Look for rays, moray eels and turtles
- Travel to Tulum
- Watch the sunset
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen - Chetumal
Playa del Carmen - Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Lake of Seven Colours in Bacalar)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake of Seven Colours in Bacalar
- Included lunch in Bacalar
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Bacalar Lake of Seven Colours 
- Day 18
Chetumal - Caye Caulker
Chetumal - Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk on Caye Caulker
Landmarks Caye Caulker - Day 19
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling at coral reef
- Visit Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle exploration
- Day 21
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio
Caye Caulker - San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 22
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich
- Visit Actun Tunichil Muknal cave
- Hike in Mountain Pine Ridge
- Explore barbecue stalls in Santa Elena
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park
San Ignacio - Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Climb to the top of ruins for canopy views
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 24
Tikal National Park - Rio Dulce
Tikal National Park - Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in a local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson
- Return to town by boat or jungle walk
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce 
- Day 25
Rio Dulce - Livingston
Rio Dulce - LivingstonIncluded Activities
- Boat ride to Livingston
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Garifuna dance class
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce - Antigua
Rio Dulce - AntiguaOptional Activities
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
- Day 27
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Visit Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
- Street food exploration
- City exploration
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara 
- Day 28
Antigua - Quetzaltenango
Antigua - Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch after shamanic ceremony)
Included Activities
- Shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Landmarks San Andres Itzapa Temple of San Simon - Day 29
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel after market visit)
Included Activities
- Chicken bus ride to Almolonga market
Optional Activities
- Browse and shop at vegetable market
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 30
Quetzaltenango - Panajachel
Quetzaltenango - PanajachelIncluded Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with local leader
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs, textiles, and handicrafts
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market - Day 31
Panajachel
PanajachelIncluded Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit Maximon shrine with shamans
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan - Day 32
Panajachel - Antigua
Panajachel - AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Day 33
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo
- Salsa dance lesson
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks ChocoMuseo - Day 34
Antigua - Copan
Antigua - CopanOptional Activities
- Explore Central Plaza
- Explore cobblestone streets
- Cafe visit
Landmarks Copan 
- Day 35
Copan
Copan- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner at natural hot springs (for optional tour only))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Copan archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Visit Macaw Mountain Park
- Visit Temple of Rosalila
- Optional natural hot springs tour with included dinner
Landmarks Copan Archaeological Zone Temple of Rosalila Macaw Mountain Park - Day 36
Copan - Suchitoto
Copan - SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Suchitoto
- Pupusa-making demonstration
Landmarks Suchitoto - Day 37
Suchitoto
SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Indigo-dying demonstration
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest
Landmarks Embalse Cerron Grande Cinquera Forest - Day 38
Suchitoto - Pacific Coast
Suchitoto - Pacific CoastOptional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Explore surf spots
- Find local restaurant for dinner
- Day 39
Pacific Coast - Leon
Pacific Coast - LeonIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Leon
Landmarks Leon 
- Day 40
Leon
LeonOptional Activities
- Visit street food area behind Lady of Grace Cathedral
- Try Nica tacos
- Volcano sandboarding on Cerro Negro Volcano
- Explore contemporary art
- Visit Leon Cathedral
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano Leon Cathedral - Day 41
Leon - Granada
Leon - GranadaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Masaya and market visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada
Optional Activities
- Browse artisan market in Masaya
Landmarks Laguna Apoyo Masaya Granada Parque Central La Calzada 
- Day 42
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas, a cafe run entirely by people who are hard of hearing)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Visit Convento y Museo San Francisco
- Boat exploration of Lake Nicaragua islets
- Kayak exploration of Lake Nicaragua
Landmarks Convento y Museo San Francisco Lake Nicaragua - Day 43
Granada - Monteverde
Granada - MonteverdeIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Monteverde
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve - Day 44
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at a local women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Ziplining adventure
- Coffee and chocolate tour
- Night walk through cloud forest to spot nocturnal creatures
- Shop for handmade products
- Day 45
Monteverde - La Fortuna
Monteverde - La FortunaIncluded Activities
- Guided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano 
- Day 46
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike around Arenal Volcano
- Walk hanging bridges
- Thermal hot springs
- Visit La Fortuna waterfall
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Boat safari in Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall Arenal Volcano Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 47
La Fortuna - San Jose
La Fortuna - San Jose- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with Costa Rican tortillas made during the morning class)
Included Activities
- Tortilla making class with local family and lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Jose
Optional Activities
- Visit Gold Museum
- Explore Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market
- Visit Central Market
- Optional farewell dinner
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market - Day 48
San Jose
San JoseOptional Activities
- Explore markets
- Attend spontaneous art fair
- Visit Arte Contemporaneo
- Visit coffee shop
Landmarks Arte Contemporaneo - Day 49
San Jose - Sarapiqui
San Jose - SarapiquiIncluded Activities
- Jungle walk with local guide
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife spotting
- Hiking to waterfalls
Landmarks Sarapiqui - Day 50
Sarapiqui - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Sarapiqui - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family featuring fruits, seafood, tubers and vegetables combined with coconut, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, curry, Panamanian pepper and thyme)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puerto Viejo
- Traditional Caribbean dinner preparation with local family
Optional Activities
- Explore main street
- Visit surf beaches
- Visit rainforest fruit farms
Landmarks Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Day 51
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de TalamancaOptional Activities
- Explore Cahuita National Park
- Surf lessons
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Cahuita National Park - Day 52
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Bocas del Toro
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Bocas del ToroOptional Activities
- Beach activities
- Snorkelling
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks Isla Colon Bocas del Toro 
- Day 53
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del ToroOptional Activities
- Beach visits
- Snorkelling
- Bar and restaurant exploration
Landmarks Starfish Beach Sandfly Beach Big Creek - Day 54
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del ToroIncluded Activities
- Ngabe-Bugle indigenous community visit
Landmarks Isla Popa - Day 55
Bocas del Toro - Boquete
Bocas del Toro - BoqueteIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Boquete
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson
Landmarks Boquete - Day 56
Boquete
BoqueteOptional Activities
- Jungle walking tour to secret waterfalls
- Soak in Caldera hot springs
- Visit coffee plantation
- Enjoy local coffee in town
Landmarks Caldera Hot Springs - Day 57
Boquete - Chitre
Boquete - ChitreIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Chitre
- Traditional mask workshop
Optional Activities
- Explore city during free afternoon
Landmarks Chitre - Day 58
Chitre - Panama City
Chitre - Panama CityIncluded Activities
- Visit Miraflores Locks (Panama Canal)
- Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo
Optional Activities
- Final farewell dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Miraflores Locks Casco Viejo Panama Canal 
- Day 59
Panama City
Panama City
