Central America Encompassed

This 33-day all-encompassing adventure of Central America will take you from traditional villages to an island paradise surrounded by coral reef. Start your journey in thriving Mexico City where you’ll taste the city’s best tacos. Visit Nahuatl descendants and learn about how they keep their culture alive, discover the arts scene in Oaxaca, walk the pine-covered floor of Iglesia de San Juan and visit vibrant markets before discovering one of the Seven Wonders of the World at Chichen Itza. Kick back, surf, swim and recharge on the paradise-like shores of Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker. When you’ve had your fill of beach days, hit the highlands of Belize and discover local Maya culture and delicious local meals. After, dive into Guatemala and discover the ancient remains of Tikal National Park, stay on Lake Atitlan and visit the keepers of the local shrine of Maximon.
Activities
- Mexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
- Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
- Mexico City - Gastromotiva (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit (weekdays only)
- Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
- Puebla - Visit to La Pasita Bar
- Tlahuac - Community Visit
- Oaxaca - Leader-led walking tour
- Oaxaca - Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle visit, mezcal distillery
- San Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- San Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
- Palenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)
- Misol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
- Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
- Campeche - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Playa del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Chichen Itza - Archaeological site with local guide
- Piste - Traditional Maya Family Lunch
- Playa del Carmen - Cenote Azul visit
- Bacalar - Beach club entry
- Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
- Caye Caulker - Cooking Class
- San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
- Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Livingston - River boat trip to Garifuna town
- Livingston - Garirfuna dance class
- San Andres Itzapa - San Simon shamanic ceremonies
- Western Highlands - Almolonga vegetable market
- Quetzaltenango - Chicken Bus Experience
- Chichicastenango market visit
- Lake Atitlan - Boat to Santiago Atitlan
- Santiago Atitlan - Shamanic Keepers of the Shrine of Maximon
- Antigua - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Explore the stunning Mayan temples of Palenque dating back to AD 600 and stroll through Chichen Itza – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- Visit the community of San Pedro Tlahuac – home to Nahuatl descendants who practice traditions like chinampa farming, fiestas and ancient ceremonies.
- Spend three days exploring the island paradise of Caye Caulker – munch on barbecued lobster, snorkel around a coral reef, nap under palm trees, go kayaking or just kick back with a couple of worry-free beach days.
- Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, then maybe grab a beer and relax while the sounds of nature fill the air.
- Discover the living and ancient Maya cultures as you watch the ceremonies of San Andres Itzapa and visit the shrine of Maximon in Santiago Atitlan.
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...Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel that has been taking travelers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
Intrepid offers travels to all 7 continents, and offers more than 900 unique itineraries, and every trip – whether closer to home or further afield - is designed to truly experience local culture. Travelers eat, sleep and get around the local way, going where the bigger groups can’t. With its own network of 30+ destination management companies, Intrepid has unique local expertise and perspectives.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Mexico City | ||
2 | Mexico City | ||
3 | Puebla | ||
4 | Puebla | ||
5 | Oaxaca | ||
6 | Oaxaca | ||
7 | Tehuantepec | ||
8 | San Cristobal de las Casas | ||
9 | San Cristobal de las Casas | ||
10 | Palenque | ||
11 | Palenque | ||
12 | Merida | ||
13 | Merida | ||
14 | Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen | ||
15 | Playa del Carmen | ||
16 | Playa del Carmen | ||
17 | Chetumal | ||
18 | Caye Caulker | ||
19 | Caye Caulker | ||
20 | Caye Caulker | ||
21 | San Ignacio | ||
22 | San Ignacio | ||
23 | Tikal National Park | ||
24 | Rio Dulce | ||
25 | Rio Dulce | ||
26 | Antigua | ||
27 | Antigua | ||
28 | San Andres Itzapa / Quetzaltenango | ||
29 | Quetzaltenango | ||
30 | Chichicastenango Market / Panajachel | ||
31 | Santiago Atitlan | ||
32 | Antigua | ||
33 | Antigua |