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Central America Explorer (including Panajachel)

48 days
From Mexico City to San Jose
4.3
13 traveler reviews
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 15+
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Highlights

  • Explore Mexico City's historic center
  • Join a taco crawl in Mexico City
  • Visit the ancient Monte Alban temples
  • Discover the vibrant markets of Oaxaca
  • Swim in the Agua Azul cascades

Itinerary

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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 Tehuantepec
  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 Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen
  15. Day 15 Playa del Carmen
  16. Day 16 Playa del Carmen
  17. Day 17 Chetumal
  18. Day 18 Caye Caulker
  19. Day 19 Caye Caulker
  20. Day 20 Caye Caulker
  21. Day 21 San Ignacio
  22. Day 22 San Ignacio
  23. Day 23 Tikal National Park
  24. Day 24 Rio Dulce
  25. Day 25 Rio Dulce
  26. Day 26 Antigua
  27. Day 27 Antigua
  28. Day 28 San Andres Itzapa / Quetzaltenango
  29. Day 29 Quetzaltenango
  30. Day 30 Chichicastenango Market / Panajachel
  31. Day 31 Santiago Atitlan
  32. Day 32 Antigua
  33. Day 33 Antigua
  34. Day 34 Copan, Honduras
  35. Day 35 Copan, Honduras
  36. Day 36 Copan to Suchitoto via Guatemala
  37. Day 37 Suchitoto
  38. Day 38 Pacific Coast
  39. Day 39 Leon
  40. Day 40 Leon
  41. Day 41 Granada
  42. Day 42 Granada
  43. Day 43 Monteverde
  44. Day 44 Monteverde
  45. Day 45 La Fortuna
  46. Day 46 La Fortuna
  47. Day 47 San Jose
  48. Day 48 San Jose
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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    1.0
  • Transport
    3.6
  • Guide
    3.4
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    3.4
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  • S
    September 7th, 2019
    1.5
    Intrepid maya explorer ....watch out big tourist trap style adventure ... guide can not be trusted as looking out...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • M
    June 14th, 2017
    5.0
    Just seeing if it's possible to create a fake review on this site. Five Stars even though I haven't set foot in South...
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    Traveled in January 2017
  • M
    November 26th, 2016
    5.0
    Randy was very knowledgeable about every place we went, and knew all the places to go for a more authentic cultural...
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    Traveled in January 2016
  • M
    November 26th, 2016
    5.0
    I did the Central American Explorer trip with Intrepid, and two of my tour guides, Gabriel and Randy were amazing....
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    Traveled in December 2015
  • N
    April 9th, 2016
    1.0
    I have just read your reviews. Very concerning that each review is copied word for word with a different date (same...
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  • A
    March 14th, 2010
    5.0
    This tour was fantastic,milton the tour rep was excellent and made the adventure tour one of the best i have...
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    Traveled in January 2010
  • A
    February 4th, 2011
    5.0
    Loved this tour - great locations, people and activities. Six weeks isn\'t enough, could easily do it all over again!...
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  • A
    September 17th, 2010
    4.0
    Enjoyed myself overall.
    Traveled in July 2010
  • A
    September 22nd, 2010
    5.0
    Absolutely wonderful trip which encompasses everything you could want - historical, cultural, adventure and relaxation!
    Traveled in July 2010
  • A
    July 13th, 2010
    5.0
    A wonderful experience and a great way to travel. Our local guide was brilliant.
    Traveled in June 2010

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