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Central and South American Adventure: From Costa Rica to Colombia

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Costa Rica Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Connect With New Friends
    • Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • City tours in San José
    • Coffee experiences in Central Valley
    • Dinner at local restaurant
  3. Day 2

    San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Agapi)

    Included Activities

    • CEO-led Orientation Walk of Puerto Viejo

    Optional Activities

    • Beach exploration
    • Local dining
    • Spontaneous adventures
    Landmarks
    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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  4. Day 3

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Agapi)

    Included Activities

    • Biking Puerto Viejo

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing
    • Beach exploration at Cocles
    • Beach exploration at Punta Uva
    • Beach exploration at Manzanillo
    • Evening reggae and calypso dancing
    Landmarks
    Cocles Beach
    Punta Uva
    Manzanillo
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  5. Day 4

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dreamers Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Border Crossing (Costa Rica - Panama)
    • CEO-led Orientation Walk - Bocas del Toro

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring town on own
    • Learning about local culture
    Landmarks
    Bocas del Toro
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Bocas del Toro

    Bocas del Toro
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dreamers Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • Paddle boarding
    • Kayaking
    • Snorkeling
    • Bioluminescence tour
    • Swimming
    • Sunbathing
    • Hammocking
    • People watching
  7. Day 6

    Bocas del Toro

    Bocas del Toro
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dreamers Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Starfish Beach Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Local meal and dancing
    • Reading
    • Optional group dinner in evening
    Landmarks
    Starfish Beach
  8. Day 7

    Bocas del Toro to Boquete

    Bocas del Toro to Boquete
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Oasis)

    Included Activities

    • Local Community Focused Chocolate Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner at local spot with group
    Landmarks
    Boquete
  9. Day 8

    Boquete

    Boquete
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Oasis)

    Optional Activities

    • Discovering lost waterfalls
    • Hike to Baru Volcano
    • Whitewater rafting
    • Horseback riding
    • Coffee plantation tour
    • Cloud forest hike
    • Wildlife spotting
    • Optional local dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Baru Volcano
  10. Day 9

    Boquete

    Boquete
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Oasis)

    Optional Activities

    • Lost waterfalls exploration
    • Baru Volcano hiking
    • Whitewater rafting
    • Horseback riding
    • Coffee plantation tour
    • Cloud forest hike
    • Wildlife spotting
    • Optional group dinner
  11. Day 10

    Boquete to Valle de Antón

    Boquete to Valle de Antón
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Don Pepe)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Valle de Antón
  12. Day 11

    Valle de Antón

    Valle de Antón
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Don Pepe)

    Optional Activities

    • Ruta de la Caldera hike
    • El Gaital hike
    • Biking around town
    • Pozos Termales hot springs
    • Wildlife spotting
    • Optional group dinner
    Landmarks
    El Gaital
    Pozos Termales
  13. Day 12

    Valle de Antón to Panama City

    Valle de Antón to Panama City
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Toscana Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Panama City CEO-led Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • In-depth city tour
    • Strolling or biking Amador Causeway
    • Nightlife exploration
    Landmarks
    Casco Viejo
    Plaza de la Independencia
    Panama Cathedral
    Amador Causeway
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  14. Day 13

    Panama City

    Panama City
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Toscana Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking Bay of Panama
    • Metropolitan Natural Park visit
    • Panama Canal visit
    • Archaeological sites exploration
    • Colonial history exploration
    Landmarks
    Panama Canal
    Metropolitan Natural Park
  15. Day 14

    Panama City to San Blas Islands

    Panama City to San Blas Islands
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with Guna cultural stories)

    Included Activities

    • Border Crossing presentation
    • Guna Community Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling
    • Beach exploration
    Landmarks
    San Blas Islands
    Ariyaladub Island
    Carti
  16. Day 15

    San Blas Islands

    San Blas Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Blas)

    Optional Activities

    • Natural pool visit
    • Island hopping
    • Beach relaxation
    • Water games with group
    • Snorkeling
    • Common area hangout
    Landmarks
    Ariyaladub Island
  17. Day 16

    San Blas Islands

    San Blas Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Blas)

    Included Activities

    • Guna Community Visit
    • Kuna Yala Cultural and Natural Immersion

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling
    • Beach volleyball
    Landmarks
    Aguadub Community
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  18. Day 17

    San Blas Islands to Panama City

    San Blas Islands to Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Toscana Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • City exploration
    • Rooftop bar
    • Nightlife
    Landmarks
    Puerto Carti
  19. Day 18

    Panama City to Cartagena

    Panama City to Cartagena
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Colonial)

    Optional Activities

    • Settling in and self-guided exploration
    Landmarks
    Cartagena
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  20. Day 19

    Cartagena

    Cartagena
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Colonial)

    Included Activities

    • CEO-led Orientation Walk of Old Town Cartagena

    Optional Activities

    • San Felipe fortress visit
    • Street exploration
    • Plaza de Santo Domingo people watching
    Landmarks
    Plaza de San Diego
    Murallas de Cartagena
    Heredia Theatre
    Monumento Torre del Reloj
    San Felipe fortress
    Plaza de Santo Domingo
  21. Day 20

    Cartagena to Minca

    Cartagena to Minca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (On the rock hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Jungle hiking
    • Waterfall exploration
    • Town exploration
    Landmarks
    Minca
  22. Day 21

    Minca

    Minca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (On the rock hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Marinka Waterfalls (approximately 3.6km from Minca)

    Optional Activities

    • Pozo Azul
    • Hiking Jungle Trails Near Minca
    Landmarks
    Marinka Waterfalls
  23. Day 22

    Minca to Palomino

    Minca to Palomino
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Huku Beach Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Palomino Beach Bonfire

    Optional Activities

    • Tubing on nearby river
    • Night out in Palomino
    Landmarks
    Palomino
    Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
  24. Day 23

    Tayrona National Park

    Tayrona National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Huku Beach Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Tayrona National Park Visit & Hike

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife spotting
    • Local dinner
    • Sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Tayrona National Park
  25. Day 24

    Palomino to Santa Marta

    Palomino to Santa Marta
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tayromar)

    Included Activities

    • Santa Marta CEO-led Orientation Walk
    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • Local restaurant lunch
    • El Rodadero beach visit
    • Final night out with crew
    Landmarks
    Parque de los Novios
    Parque Bolívar
    Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas
    El Rodadero
  26. Day 25

    Santa Marta to Medellín

    Santa Marta to Medellín
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Medellin)

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration
    • Optional night out with group
    Landmarks
    Medellín
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  27. Day 26

    Medellín

    Medellín
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Medellin)

    Included Activities

    • Tour Comuna 13 Guide Local

    Optional Activities

    • Museum visits
    • Historical tours
    • Self-guided exploration
    Landmarks
    Comuna 13
  28. Day 27

    Medellín

    Medellín

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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