Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityOptional Activities
- Visit Zocalo central square
- Explore nearby Aztec ruins and colonial architecture
- Relax in parks, plazas and gardens
Landmarks Zocalo 
- Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl with local leader - tacos al pastor and other street food)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Taco crawl with local leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Explore trendy bars in the city
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)
Included Activities
- Community visit in San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride
- Chinampa agriculture learning experience
- Local meal at San Pedro Tlahuac
- 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
- Explore 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 guacamole, salsa and fresh tortillas)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre
- Classic Oaxacan lunch at market
Optional Activities
- Walk narrow cobblestone streets
- Explore arts and folk art scene
- Discover street art
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre 
- Day 6
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban archaeological site
- Participate in a cooking class
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
Oaxaca - TehuantepecIncluded Activities
- Visit Arbol del Tule
- Visit Teotitlan del Valle weaving town
- Mezcal distillery visit and tasting
Landmarks Arbol del Tule Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec - San Cristobal de las Casas
Tehuantepec - San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Leader-led tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Visit to San Juan Chamula village
- Iglesia de San Juan church entrance and visit
Optional Activities
- Boating trip in Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks San Juan Chamula Iglesia de San Juan Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
- Day 11
Palenque
PalenqueIncluded Activities
- Guided walk at Palenque archaeological site
- Visit to Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks Palenque Misol-Ha waterfall - Day 12
Palenque - Merida
Palenque - Merida- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Campeche)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Campeche
- Included lunch in Campeche
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
MeridaOptional Activities
- Guided tour to Uxmal Maya ruins with transport and local guide
- Guided tour to Celestun Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Soothsayer Quadrangle of the Nuns Governor's Palace Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen
Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Maya family lunch in Piste community 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
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Well of Sacrifice Piste 
- Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos outing with travel group
- Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Visit to Cenote Azul with swimming, diving and snorkelling
- Local bus transport to Cenote Azul
Optional Activities
- Reef diving and snorkelling (looking for rays, moray eels and turtles)
- Half-day tour to Tulum archaeological site with white-sand beaches and Maya ruins
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Bacalar - Chetumal
Bacalar - Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Relaxation at Lake Bacalar (Lake of Seven Colours)
- Included group lunch in Bacalar
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake Bacalar
Landmarks Lake Bacalar 
- Day 18
Chetumal - Caye Caulker
Chetumal - Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk on Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fresh-caught seafood
- Belizean chicken stew dinner
Landmarks Caye Caulker - Day 19
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling trip to nearby coral reef
- Trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting
- Beach relaxation and reading
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Cooking class with local family preparing traditional Belizean meal
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle exploration
- Fresh Belizean seafood dinner at outdoor restaurant
- Grilled shrimp and rum and coke island farewell meal
- Day 21
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio
Caye Caulker - San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Dinner with classic Maya dish such as cochinita pibil
- Day 22
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site
- Visit to Actun Tunichil Muknal cave with Maya relics
- Swimming at Big Rock Falls in Mountain Pine Ridge
- Dinner at Santa Elena barbecue stalls
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Big Rock Falls - Day 23
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park
San Ignacio - Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit with local guide
Optional Activities
- Climbing to the top of the ruins for canopy views and wildlife spotting
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 24
Tikal - Rio Dulce
Tikal - Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in local restaurant in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk of Flores
Optional Activities
- Jungle walk to town (40 minutes)
- Day 25
Rio Dulce
Rio DulceIncluded Activities
- Boat ride to Livingston
- Orientation walk in Livingston
- Garifuna dance class
- Boat ride back to Rio Dulce
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce - Antigua
Rio Dulce - AntiguaOptional Activities
- Final group dinner with fellow travelers
- Day 27
Antigua
AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Street food (shuco) from vendors
- Visit to Monastery of Santa Clara ruins (18th century)
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara 
- Day 28
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Antigua), Lunch (Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa)
Included Activities
- Shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Landmarks San Andres Itzapa Temple of San Simon - Day 29
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to Almolonga market
- Visit to Almolonga vegetable market
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 30
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Leader-guided tour of Chichicastenango market
- Visit to Chichicastenango market
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market - Day 31
Panajachel
PanajachelIncluded Activities
- Boat ride to Santiago Atitlan on Lake Atitlan
- Visit to shrine of Maximon in Santiago Atitlan
- Interaction with local 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, Honduras
Antigua - Copan, HondurasLandmarks Copan 
- Day 35
Copan
CopanIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Copan archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Visit Macaw Mountain Park
- Visit Temple of Rosalila
- Optional tour to natural hot springs with included dinner
Landmarks Copan Archaeological Site Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 36
Copan - Guatemala - Suchitoto
Copan - Guatemala - SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Suchitoto
- Pupusa-making demonstration
Landmarks Suchitoto - Day 37
Suchitoto
SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Indigo-dying demonstration at local designer's home
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest
Landmarks Lago Suchitlan Cinquera Forest - Day 38
Suchitoto - Pacific Coast
Suchitoto - Pacific CoastOptional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Local restaurant dinner
Landmarks Pacific Coast - Day 39
El Salvador - Leon, Nicaragua
El Salvador - Leon, NicaraguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Leon
Landmarks Leon 
- Day 40
Leon
LeonOptional Activities
- Street food exploration behind Lady of Grace Cathedral
- Volcano sandboarding on Cerro Negro Volcano
- Contemporary art exploration
- Leon Cathedral visit
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Leon Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano - Day 41
Leon - Laguna Apoyo - Masaya - Granada
Leon - Laguna Apoyo - Masaya - GranadaIncluded Activities
- Laguna Apoyo viewpoint visit
- Masaya town and market visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada
- Visit to Parque Central and La Calzada
Landmarks Laguna Apoyo Masaya Granada Lake Nicaragua Parque Central La Calzada 
- Day 42
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Visit Convento y Museo San Francisco
- Boat exploration of Lake Nicaragua islets
- Kayaking around Lake Nicaragua
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Convento y Museo San Francisco - 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 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
- Day 45
Monteverde - La Fortuna
Monteverde - La FortunaIncluded Activities
- Guided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Boat ride across Lake Arenal
- 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
- Hanging bridge walks for wildlife viewing
- Thermal hot springs
- La Fortuna waterfall visit
- Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal
- Boat safari in Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 47
La Fortuna - San Jose
La Fortuna - San Jose- Meals
- Lunch (Costa Rican tortilla lunch with local family)
Included Activities
- Costa Rican tortilla-making class with local family
- Tortilla lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Jose
Optional Activities
- Visit Gold Museum
- Explore Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market
- Visit Central Market
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market - Day 48
San Jose
San JoseIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Market exploration
- Visit to Arte Contemporaneo museum
- Coffee shop visit for local Costa Rican coffee
Landmarks Arte Contemporaneo - Day 49
San Jose - Sarapiqui
San Jose - SarapiquiIncluded Activities
- Jungle walk with local guide
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching
- Local wildlife spotting
- Hiking to nearby waterfalls
Landmarks Sarapiqui - Day 50
Sarapiqui - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Sarapiqui - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Caribbean dinner with local family in their home, featuring fruits, seafood, tubers, vegetables combined with coconut flavours, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, curry, Panamanian pepper and thyme)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Hands-on Caribbean dinner preparation with local family in their home
Optional Activities
- Exploration of main street and local establishments
Landmarks Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Day 51
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de TalamancaOptional Activities
- Visit to Cahuita National Park (wildlife viewing)
- Surf lessons
- Local rainforest fruit farm visit
- Beach relaxation with drinks
Landmarks Cahuita National Park - Day 52
Puerto Viejo - Bocas del Toro
Puerto Viejo - 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 (Starfish, Sandfly, Big Creek)
- Snorkelling and reef exploration
- Local bar and restaurant scene exploration
Landmarks Starfish Beach Sandfly Beach Big Creek Beach - Day 54
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del ToroIncluded Activities
- Visit to Ngabe-Bugle Indigenous community on Isla Popa
- Orientation walk and visit to family island home
Landmarks Isla Popa - Day 55
Bocas del Toro - Boquete
Bocas del Toro - BoqueteIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Various activities bookable from hotel (details to be confirmed upon arrival)
Landmarks Boquete - Day 56
Boquete
BoqueteOptional Activities
- Jungle walking tour to secret waterfalls
- Caldera hot springs visit
- Coffee plantation visit
- Local coffee shop relaxation
Landmarks Caldera hot springs - Day 57
Boquete - Chitre
Boquete - ChitreIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Traditional mask workshop
Optional Activities
- Local lunch exploration
- Day 58
Chitre - Panama City
Chitre - Panama CityIncluded Activities
- Stop at Miraflores Visitor Centre (Panama Canal locks)
- Leader-led orientation walk in Casco Viejo and Panama City
Optional Activities
- Final farewell group dinner
Landmarks Miraflores Locks Casco Viejo 
- Day 59
Panama City
Panama City
