Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityOptional Activities
- Visit Zocalo and nearby Aztec ruins
- Explore colonial architecture
- Relax in parks, plazas and gardens
Landmarks Zocalo 
- Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl featuring tacos al pastor and other street-food treats)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Taco crawl with local leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Explore bars and cocktail venues
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Zocalo National Palace Bellas Artes Paseo de la Reforma Plaza Garibaldi - Day 3
San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla
San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious local meal prepared with ingredients from the chinampas)
Included Activities
- Community visit with local family in San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride
- Learn about chinampa agriculture
- Local meal prepared with chinampas ingredients
- 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 handicraft markets
Landmarks Santo Domingo Church Rosary Chapel Great Pyramid of Cholula Popocatepetl Volcano - Day 5
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from the market)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Oaxaca
- Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Optional Activities
- Shop for fresh ingredients at market
- Prepare own meal at market
- Walk narrow cobblestone streets
- Explore street art
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre - Day 6
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban archaeological site
- Cooking class with local specialties
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
Oaxaca - TehuantepecIncluded Activities
- Visit Arbol del Tule
- Visit Teotitlan del Valle
- Mezcal distillery visit and tasting
Landmarks Arbol del Tule Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Day 9
San Juan Chamula
San Juan ChamulaIncluded Activities
- Visit Iglesia de San Juan Chamula
Optional Activities
- Browse village handicraft markets
- Optional boating trip in Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks Iglesia de San Juan Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
Palenque
Palenque - Day 11
Palenque
PalenqueIncluded Activities
- Guided walk among Palenque ruins
- Visit to Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks Palenque Misol-Ha - Day 12
Merida
Merida- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Campeche)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Campeche fortified centre
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
MeridaOptional Activities
- Optional tour to Uxmal Maya ruins with transport and local guide
- Optional tour to Celestun Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Soothsayer Quadrangle of the Nuns Governor's Palace House of the Tortoises Ball Court Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen
Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Maya Family Lunch in Piste with Yucatecan specialties)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza ruins
- Traditional Maya family lunch in Piste
- Leader-led orientation walk in Playa del Carmen
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Ball Court Well of Sacrifice - Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in freshwater cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Visit to Cenote Azul
Optional Activities
- Underwater activities and reef diving
- Travel to Tulum beaches and ruins
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Bacalar - Chetumal
Bacalar - Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Bacalar)
Included Activities
- Lake of Seven Colours visit
- Included lunch in Bacalar
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Lake of Seven Colours - Day 18
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Caye Caulker - Day 19
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling at colourful coral reef
- Visit to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker- Meals
- Lunch (Cooking class meal - famous Belizean meal with chicken, rice and beans)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle exploration
- Day 21
San Ignacio
San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Landmarks Santa Elena - Day 22
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site
- Visit to Actun Tunichil Muknal cave
- Explore Mountain Pine Ridge
- Barbecue dinner in Santa Elena
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
Tikal National Park
Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal National Park archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Climb to top of ruins for canopy views
Landmarks Tikal National Park - Day 24
Flores - Rio Dulce
Flores - Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in a local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in local restaurant in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
Landmarks Flores - Day 25
Livingston
LivingstonIncluded Activities
- Boat ride to Livingston
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Garifuna dance class
- Boat ride back to Rio Dulce
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Dancing lesson at local school
- Day 27
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Visit 18th-century Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
- Street food exploration
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 28
San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango
San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa)
Included Activities
- Shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Landmarks Temple of San Simon - Day 29
Almolonga Market
Almolonga Market- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to Almolonga
- Visit to Almolonga vegetable market
Landmarks Almolonga Market - Day 30
Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Chichicastenango - PanajachelIncluded Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Shop for textiles, handicrafts, jade jewellery
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market - Day 31
Lake Atitlan - Santiago Atitlan
Lake Atitlan - Santiago AtitlanIncluded Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Atitlan
- Visit to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit to shrine of Maximon
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan - Day 32
Panajachel - Antigua
Panajachel - AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua
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
Copan, Honduras
Copan, HondurasLandmarks Central Plaza - 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 Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 36
Copan - Suchitoto via Guatemala-El Salvador border
Copan - Suchitoto via Guatemala-El Salvador borderIncluded 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
Pacific Coast
Pacific CoastOptional Activities
- Beach activities
- Surfing
- Day 39
Leon
LeonIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Leon - Day 40
Leon
LeonOptional Activities
- Street food at Lady of Grace Cathedral area
- Volcano sandboarding at Cerro Negro Volcano
- Explore contemporary art
- Visit Leon Cathedral
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano Leon Cathedral - Day 41
Laguna Apoyo - Masaya - Granada
Laguna Apoyo - Masaya - GranadaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Masaya
- Masaya artisan market visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada
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 tour of Lake Nicaragua islets
- Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Convento y Museo San Francisco - Day 43
Monteverde
MonteverdeIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve - Day 44
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Ziplining adventure
- Coffee and chocolate tour
- Optional night walk through cloud forest
- Day 45
Monteverde Cloud Forest - La Fortuna
Monteverde Cloud Forest - La FortunaIncluded Activities
- Guided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Boat crossing Lake Arenal
- Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
Landmarks Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano - Day 46
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike around Arenal Volcano
- Hanging bridges walk
- Thermal hot springs
- Visit La Fortuna waterfall
- Stand-up paddleboarding on lake
- Boat safari in Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 47
San Jose
San Jose- Meals
- Lunch (Tortilla-making class meal with local family)
Included Activities
- Tortilla-making class with local family and lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Jose
Optional Activities
- Visit Gold Museum
- Shop at Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market
- Visit Central Market
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market - Day 48
San Jose
San JoseOptional Activities
- Explore markets and art fairs
- Visit Arte Contemporaneo
- Coffee tasting
Landmarks Arte Contemporaneo - Day 49
Sarapiqui
SarapiquiIncluded Activities
- Jungle walk with local guide
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife spotting
- Waterfall hiking
Landmarks Sarapiqui - Day 50
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca- Meals
- Dinner (Hands-on traditional Caribbean dinner in local home featuring fruits, seafood, tubers, vegetables combined with coconut, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, curry, Panamanian pepper and thyme)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Hands-on Caribbean dinner in local home
Landmarks Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Day 51
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de TalamancaOptional Activities
- Visit Cahuita National Park
- Surf lessons
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Cahuita National Park - Day 52
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del ToroLandmarks Isla Colon - Day 53
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del ToroOptional Activities
- Visit Starfish Beach
- Visit Sandfly Beach
- Visit Big Creek Beach
- Explore nightlife and restaurant scene
Landmarks Starfish Beach Sandfly Beach Big Creek Beach - Day 54
Isla Popa
Isla PopaIncluded Activities
- Visit to Ngabe-Bugle indigenous community on Isla Popa
- Orientation walk through community
- Visit to local home and family
Landmarks Isla Popa - Day 55
Boquete
BoqueteIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Informal Spanish lesson
Landmarks Boquete - Day 56
Boquete
BoqueteOptional Activities
- Walking tour to secret waterfalls
- Caldera hot springs
- Coffee plantation visit
- Coffee tasting
Landmarks Caldera Hot Springs - Day 57
Chitre
ChitreIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Traditional mask workshop
Landmarks Chitre - Day 58
Panama City
Panama CityIncluded Activities
- Visit to Miraflores Visitor Centre
- Leader-led orientation walk in Panama City
Optional Activities
- Optional final farewell dinner
Landmarks Miraflores Locks Casco Viejo - Day 59
Panama City
Panama City
