Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityOptional Activities
- Visit Zocalo (Aztec ruins and colonial architecture)
- Explore parks, plazas and gardens
Landmarks Zocalo - Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl around town featuring 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 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 to San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride and chinampa agriculture demonstration
- Local meal with community
- 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 fresh market ingredients)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Visit Mercado 20 de Noviembre
- Shopping and lunch at market
Optional Activities
- Walk narrow cobblestone streets
- Relax in squares with mezcal
- Explore folk and fine art scene
- Discover street art
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre - Day 6
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban archaeological site
- Cooking class
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
Oaxaca - TehuantepecIncluded Activities
- Stop at Arbol del Tule (Tree of Tule)
- Visit Teotitlan del Valle weaving community
- Visit mezcal distillery 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 orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Visit San Juan Chamula village
- Visit Iglesia de San Juan
Optional Activities
- Browse village markets for handicrafts
- Sumidero Canyon boating trip
Landmarks San Juan Chamula Iglesia de San Juan Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
San Cristobal de las Casas - PalenqueOptional Activities
- Explore Palenque town
Landmarks Palenque - Day 11
Palenque
PalenqueIncluded Activities
- Guided walk through Palenque archaeological site
- Visit Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks Palenque 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
Optional Activities
- Explore Campeche
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
MeridaOptional Activities
- Optional tour to Uxmal Maya ruins
- Optional guided tour to Celestun Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Uxmal Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Merida - Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen
Merida - Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Maya lunch in Piste community with Yucatecan specialties)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza archaeological site
- Traditional Maya family lunch in Piste community
- Leader-led orientation walk in Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Well of Sacrifice - Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in freshwater cenotes (rock pools)
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with travel group
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Visit Cenote Azul
Optional Activities
- Swim, dive or snorkel at Cenote Azul
- Underwater activities and wildlife spotting
- Half-day tour to Tulum archaeological site
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Lake Bacalar)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Lake Bacalar
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake Bacalar
Landmarks Lake Bacalar - Day 18
Chetumal - Caye Caulker, Belize
Chetumal - Caye Caulker, BelizeIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner of fresh seafood or Belizean chicken stew
Landmarks Caye Caulker - Day 19
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling at coral reef
- Visit Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting
- Beach swimming and relaxation
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker- Meals
- Lunch (Belizean meal with chicken, rice and beans prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental to explore
- Fresh Belizean seafood dinner
- Lobster dinner (seasonal, June 15 to February 15)
- Day 21
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio, Belize
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio, BelizeIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner featuring Maya cuisine like cochinita pibil
- Day 22
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya site
- Explore Actun Tunichil Muknal cave
- Swim at Big Rock Falls
- Visit Santa Elena barbecue stalls
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Big Rock Falls Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park, Guatemala
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park, GuatemalaIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal National Park archaeological site
- Explore ruins and forest structures
Optional Activities
- Climb to top of ruins for canopy views and bird spotting
Landmarks Tikal National Park - Day 24
Tikal - Flores - Rio Dulce, Guatemala
Tikal - Flores - Rio Dulce, Guatemala- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Flores local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores local restaurant
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
Optional Activities
- Jungle walk to Rio Dulce town
Landmarks Flores - Day 25
Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio Dulce, Guatemala
Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio Dulce, GuatemalaIncluded Activities
- Boat trip to Livingston
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Garifuna dance class
- Boat trip back to Rio Dulce
Optional Activities
- Lunch and independent exploration
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce - Antigua, Guatemala
Rio Dulce - Antigua, GuatemalaOptional Activities
- Group dinner
Landmarks Antigua - Day 27
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Visit Monastery of Santa Clara ruins (18th-century)
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 28
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch)
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 experience to Almolonga market
- Visit Almolonga vegetable market
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 30
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel, GuatemalaIncluded Activities
- Visit Chichicastenango market with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Shopping for souvenirs, textiles, jewellery and handicrafts
- Group dinner
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market - Day 31
Panajachel
PanajachelIncluded Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit shrine of Maximon with shamans
- Drink local spirits and discussion with shamans
Optional Activities
- Evening along Lake Atitlan shores
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan - Day 32
Panajachel - Antigua, Guatemala
Panajachel - Antigua, GuatemalaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic centre
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Final group dinner
- Day 33
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Visit ChocoMuseo (learn about chocolate history)
- Optional tour to nearby volcanoes
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Central Park (Antigua) - Day 34
Antigua - Copan, Honduras
Antigua - Copan, HondurasOptional Activities
- Explore Copan town
- Visit Central Plaza
- Café and relaxation
Landmarks Copan - Day 35
Copan
CopanIncluded Activities
- Guided exploration of Copan archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Visit Macaw Mountain Park
- Explore Temple of Rosalila
- Optional tour to natural hot springs with included dinner
Landmarks Copan Temple of Rosalila Macaw Mountain Park - Day 36
Copan - El Salvador - Suchitoto
Copan - El Salvador - SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Salvadoran pupusa cooking demonstration
Landmarks Suchitoto - Day 37
Suchitoto
SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Indigo-dyeing demonstration at local designer's home
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest
Landmarks Embalse Cerron Grande Cinquera Forest - Day 38
Suchitoto - Pacific Coast, El Salvador
Suchitoto - Pacific Coast, El SalvadorOptional Activities
- Explore dark-sand beaches
- Surfing
- Local restaurant dinner
Landmarks Pacific Coast, El Salvador - Day 39
Pacific Coast - Leon, Nicaragua
Pacific Coast - Leon, NicaraguaIncluded Activities
- Boat crossing of Gulf of Fonseca
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
Landmarks Leon - Day 40
Leon
LeonOptional Activities
- Street food at Lady of Grace Cathedral area
- Volcano sandboarding on Cerro Negro
- Explore contemporary art
- Visit Leon Cathedral
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano Leon Cathedral - Day 41
Leon - Masaya - Granada, Nicaragua
Leon - Masaya - Granada, NicaraguaIncluded Activities
- Visit Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
- Leader-led orientation walk in Masaya
- Visit Masaya artisan market
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada
Optional Activities
- Lunch near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
- Explore Granada at own pace
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 around islets
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Convento y Museo San Francisco - Day 43
Granada - Monteverde, Costa Rica
Granada - Monteverde, Costa RicaIncluded 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
- Night walk through cloud forest
- Browse cooperative handicrafts
- Day 45
Monteverde - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Monteverde - La Fortuna, Costa RicaIncluded Activities
- Guided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Boat crossing of Lake Arenal
- Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano La Fortuna - Day 46
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike through Arenal forest
- Hanging bridges tour with wildlife spotting
- Thermal hot springs
- Visit La Fortuna waterfall
- Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal
- Boat safari in Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Landmarks Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 47
La Fortuna - San Jose, Costa Rica
La Fortuna - San Jose, Costa Rica- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with Costa Rican tortillas prepared during class)
Included Activities
- Tortilla-making class with local family
- Lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Gold Museum
- Shopping at 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 Jose
