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15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Highlights

Hike through the scenic landscapes of Manuel Antonio National Park with a local naturalist guide and look for wildlife like sloths and iguanas along the way.

Discover the colourful alebrijes (folk art sculptures of mythical creatures) during a visit to a women-run workshop outside Oaxaca. The artists will share their process and stories of how they came to specialise in these artworks.

Meet the Terraba people – a matriarchal community who have lived along the Terraba River for the last 500 years. Hear stories of their culture and learn how to make a traditional wooden mask.

Sit down to a homecooked Pibil lunch with a local Maya family. This traditional cooking method involves barbecuing food underground.

Visit an ecological family-owned farm in San Jose where everything is produced organically. See the full process from planting to harvesting, roasting and grinding, then prepare your own cup of coffee.

Itinerary

From Mexico’s ancient ruins to Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, the Best of Mexico & Costa Rica tour is a 24-day journey for those who crave history, wildlife, and culinary adventure. Begin in Mexico City, exploring Chichen Itza and vibrant Maya villages, then head south to savor Zapotec cuisine and smoky mezcal in Oaxaca.

Continue to Costa Rica’s cloud forests, organic coffee farms, and sloth-filled national parks. Each day balances sightseeing, hands-on experiences, and time to unwind among breathtaking landscapes.

The unique selling point of this trip is its depth—uniting two of Latin America’s most diverse countries in one immersive tour package, with plenty of local flavor and natural beauty. For travelers seeking a comprehensive, easy-paced exploration, this journey truly has it all.

day 1Mexico City

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be met by a local representative for a complimentary transfer to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm to meet your local leader and fellow travellers – until then, the day is yours. Perhaps take a stroll to get a feel for this vibrant capital where the ancient and modern collide. After the meeting, you might like to head out with your leader for an optional group dinner – an opportunity to get stuck straight into the many local culinary delights.

included
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
accommodation
Hotel (1 night)

day 2Mexico City

day 3Puebla

day 4Puebla

day 5Oaxaca

day 6Oaxaca

day 7Salina Cruz

day 8San Cristobal de las Casas

day 9San Cristobal de las Casas

day 10Palenque

day 11Palenque

day 12Merida

day 13Merida

day 14Playa del Carmen

day 15Playa del Carmen to San Jose

day 16La Fortuna

day 17La Fortuna

day 18Monteverde

day 19Manuel Antonio

day 20Manuel Antonio

day 21San Gerardo de Dota Valley

day 22San Gerardo de Dota Valley

day 23San Jose

day 24San Jose

What's Included

Accommodation
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Meals
23 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Shared boat
Guide
An expert tour leader
Included Activities
Complimentary Arrival TransferMexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee)Mexico City - Metropolitan Cathedral (entrance fee)Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walkMexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays)Puebla - Leader-led orientation walkTeotihuacan - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)Cholula - leader led orientation walkOaxaca - Leader-led orientation walkSan Martín Tilcajete - Alebrijes workshop visitOaxaca - Zapotecan home-cooked lunchMitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)Oaxaca - Mezcaleria visitOaxaca - Tule TreeSumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport)San Cristobal de las Casas - Leader-led orientation walkSan Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)Zinacantan - Maya Church (entrance fee)Palenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)Misol-Ha - Waterfall VisitMerida - Leader-led orientation walkChichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)Chichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunchLa Fortuna - Tortilla makingMonteverde - Cloud Forest Reserve HikeManuel Antonio National Park - Tour with a Naturalist Guide (Entrance fee, Guide and Transport)Térraba River - Indigenous Community Visit & LunchTérraba River - Mask Painting LessonLos Santos Forest Reserve - Birdwatching with a naturalist guideLos Santos - Tierra Amiga Coffee Experience including lunchSan Jose - Leader-Led Orientation Walk

What's Excluded

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