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Adventure through 5 countries in Central America


Adventure through 5 countries in Central America | KILROY

Travel suggestion: Adventure through 5 countries in Central America

Home - Panama City – San Blas – Bocas del Toro – Puerto Viejo – San José – Cancun – Playa del Carmen – Caye Caulker – San Ignacio – Tikal – Rio Dulce – Lake Atitlan – Antigua – Home

Remember, this is only a route proposal for your big trip. If you wish to receive personal assistance designing your itinerary, please get in contact with our adventurous travel experts. They love designing dream trips and they give you great insider travel advice.

Panama City, Kickstart your adventure

First stop on this itinerary is Panama City, the capital of.. you guessed it, Panama. We've arranged the first 2 nights for you, so all you have to do is drop your luggage at the coolest hostel in the city and start exploring. Check out the obvious sight, the Panama Canal and take a stroll along the waterfront. Panama City has plenty of cozy spots and historical sites, so the first 2 days will fly by, and before you know it, it's time to move on.

San Blas, Island hopping in paradise

From Panama City you're embarking on the first bounty experience of this tour. And which one it is! The San Blas Islands are nothing less than magical. How does 4 days surrounded by white sand beaches, crystal clear water and delicious, fruity cocktails sound? Good? That's what we thought. Enjoy the chill vibes here and get your tan on before you're about to use your brain for a week. When your time on the San Blas islands end, you take the ferry back to the mainland and arrange your own transport (most likely by bus - it's the cheapest!) to Bocas del Toro.

Bocas del Toro, Learn Spanish

¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? ¿Estás listo para aprender español? It's time to brush up your spanish skills. They will come in handy for the rest of this itinerary, so you might as well start with it. We've arranged a 1 week stay at a language school in beautiful Bocas del Toro. Besides being great for getting your Spanish up to speed, it's also located in the beautiful Bocas del Toro, wellknown for being a tropical paradise as well as hosting a vibrant nightlife. You have 7 days here before continuing to Costa Rica.

Puerto Viejo, Try some adrenaline pumping activities

Take a local bus from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo, and do whatever you want here. We've included 3 nights in a really cool hostel, but you can opt in for more nights, if you want. There's some good adventure possibilities such as rafting or ziplining, so if you're up for some more adrenaline pumping activities, this is the place to be. The town usually attracts many backpackers so there's plenty of opportunities to get to know some new people while traveling this part on your own.

San José, 8 day adventure through the country

Find your own way from Puerto Viejo to San José (there is a direct bus going), and stay in the city for a night or two (we can help you book a cool hostel if you like). Next up is an 8 day adventure tour that takes you past some of the best spots in Costa Rica including La Fortuna and the small surf town Santa Teresa. You're traveling with other backpackers on this tour and accommodation is included in the price. A highlight on the tour is the visit to the Arenal volcano which is a spectacular sight.

Playa del Carmen, Start of your next adventure tour

After exploring Costa Rica, you'll be flying into the Mexican Caribbean and making your own way from Cancún down to Playa del Carmen, where the next group adventure begins. It doesn’t take long before you swap transit mode for beach bars, tacos and your first night out with the crew. Playa becomes the perfect warm-up for what’s ahead, whether you spend your days relaxing by the sea, exploring nearby cenotes or heading out to the ruins of Tulum. Then it’s time to leave Mexico behind and continue south toward Belize, where the pace of life slows right down and the real backpacker feel kicks in.

Caye Caulker,

Caye Caulker is the kind of place where plans don't really matter. Sandy streets, reggae drifting out from beach bars and colourful wooden houses set the tone from the second you arrive. Days here are all about island life — snorkelling along the reef, spotting stingrays and nurse sharks, grabbing fresh seafood by the water or simply finding a hammock and staying there for hours with a nice book. There’s no rush, no dress code and definitely no pressure to do much at all. It’s the perfect break in the middle of the journey and one of those places you’ll wish you had “just one more day” in.

Guatemala Explore Tikal, Rio Dulce, Lake Atitlan and Antigua!

From Belize, the adventure heads deeper into Guatemala, where the landscapes, culture and atmosphere completely shift again. You’ll wander through the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal surrounded by thick jungle before travelling across the country to Rio Dulce, where boat rides and laidback Caribbean towns bring a totally different side of Guatemala to life. Further inland, Lake Atitlán delivers huge volcano views, colourful local villages and nights spent connecting with the people who call this place home. The journey wraps up in Antigua, a city filled with cobbled streets, rooftop bars and old colonial buildings backed by volcanoes in the distance. By the time the tour ends here, you’ve crossed five countries, experienced everything from tro...

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Recommended duration

6-7 weeks

No. of countries

4

Travel type

Backpacking

Included in price

Flights, adventure tours + much more

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Feel the hype already? This adventure takes you through 5 different countries in Central America in approx. 6 weeks. With an itinerary that takes you to some of the most stunning spots in Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. there's no doubt this trip will leave a remarkable impact on you once you board the plane home again.

We've compiled what we think is the perfect Central America adventure. You start your journey in Panama where both bounty beaches and learning Spanish is on the agenda. Move from Panama through Costa Rica and explore both stunning jungles and cozy towns on the way. From Costa Rica, you'll fly to Cancun, where the next group adventure starts with a new bunch of awesome people. This tour will take you down south, to Caye Caulker in Belize, and then into Guatemala to experience the wonders of Tikal, Rio Dulce and Lake Atitlán. Final stop is the gorgeous colonial town of Antigua, where you'll say goodbye to your travel friends and board your flight home.

Remember that the itinerary is a suggestion only, and that you can always adjust it to fit your exact travel plans. Let us know if it sounds awesome (we're sure it does) and if you need help planning.

*The price is a from-price per person and based on 2 people traveling together. 

What's included in the price?
  • Flights to Panama City
  • 2 nights in hostel in Panama City
  • 4 day adventure tour to San Blas Islands
  • Learn Spanish in Bocas del Toro for 7 days
  • Hostel in Puerto Viejo (3 nights)
  • 8-day adventure tour through Costa Rica
  • Flights from San José to Cancun
  • 16-day adventure tour from Playa del Carmen through Belize and Guatemala
  • Flights home from Antigua
  • Your own travel specialist
  • All booking fees
What's not included?
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that!)
  • Vaccinations
  • Meals (other than those included in the adventure tours)
  • Optional activities / add ons
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Travel suggestion: Adventure through 5 countries in Central America

Home - Panama City – San Blas – Bocas del Toro – Puerto Viejo – San José – Cancun – Playa del Carmen – Caye Caulker – San Ignacio – Tikal – Rio Dulce – Lake Atitlan – Antigua – Home

Remember, this is only a route proposal for your big trip. If you wish to receive personal assistance designing your itinerary, please get in contact with our adventurous travel experts. They love designing dream trips and they give you great insider travel advice.

Panama City, Kickstart your adventure

First stop on this itinerary is Panama City, the capital of.. you guessed it, Panama. We've arranged the first 2 nights for you, so all you have to do is drop your luggage at the coolest hostel in the city and start exploring. Check out the obvious sight, the Panama Canal and take a stroll along the waterfront. Panama City has plenty of cozy spots and historical sites, so the first 2 days will fly by, and before you know it, it's time to move on.

San Blas, Island hopping in paradise

From Panama City you're embarking on the first bounty experience of this tour. And which one it is! The San Blas Islands are nothing less than magical. How does 4 days surrounded by white sand beaches, crystal clear water and delicious, fruity cocktails sound? Good? That's what we thought. Enjoy the chill vibes here and get your tan on before you're about to use your brain for a week. When your time on the San Blas islands end, you take the ferry back to the mainland and arrange your own transport (most likely by bus - it's the cheapest!) to Bocas del Toro.

Bocas del Toro, Learn Spanish

¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? ¿Estás listo para aprender español? It's time to brush up your spanish skills. They will come in handy for the rest of this itinerary, so you might as well start with it. We've arranged a 1 week stay at a language school in beautiful Bocas del Toro. Besides being great for getting your Spanish up to speed, it's also located in the beautiful Bocas del Toro, wellknown for being a tropical paradise as well as hosting a vibrant nightlife. You have 7 days here before continuing to Costa Rica.

Puerto Viejo, Try some adrenaline pumping activities

Take a local bus from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo, and do whatever you want here. We've included 3 nights in a really cool hostel, but you can opt in for more nights, if you want. There's some good adventure possibilities such as rafting or ziplining, so if you're up for some more adrenaline pumping activities, this is the place to be. The town usually attracts many backpackers so there's plenty of opportunities to get to know some new people while traveling this part on your own.

San José, 8 day adventure through the country

Find your own way from Puerto Viejo to San José (there is a direct bus going), and stay in the city for a night or two (we can help you book a cool hostel if you like). Next up is an 8 day adventure tour that takes you past some of the best spots in Costa Rica including La Fortuna and the small surf town Santa Teresa. You're traveling with other backpackers on this tour and accommodation is included in the price. A highlight on the tour is the visit to the Arenal volcano which is a spectacular sight.

Playa del Carmen, Start of your next adventure tour

After exploring Costa Rica, you'll be flying into the Mexican Caribbean and making your own way from Cancún down to Playa del Carmen, where the next group adventure begins. It doesn’t take long before you swap transit mode for beach bars, tacos and your first night out with the crew. Playa becomes the perfect warm-up for what’s ahead, whether you spend your days relaxing by the sea, exploring nearby cenotes or heading out to the ruins of Tulum. Then it’s time to leave Mexico behind and continue south toward Belize, where the pace of life slows right down and the real backpacker feel kicks in.

Caye Caulker,

Caye Caulker is the kind of place where plans don't really matter. Sandy streets, reggae drifting out from beach bars and colourful wooden houses set the tone from the second you arrive. Days here are all about island life — snorkelling along the reef, spotting stingrays and nurse sharks, grabbing fresh seafood by the water or simply finding a hammock and staying there for hours with a nice book. There’s no rush, no dress code and definitely no pressure to do much at all. It’s the perfect break in the middle of the journey and one of those places you’ll wish you had “just one more day” in.

Guatemala Explore Tikal, Rio Dulce, Lake Atitlan and Antigua!

From Belize, the adventure heads deeper into Guatemala, where the landscapes, culture and atmosphere completely shift again. You’ll wander through the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal surrounded by thick jungle before travelling across the country to Rio Dulce, where boat rides and laidback Caribbean towns bring a totally different side of Guatemala to life. Further inland, Lake Atitlán delivers huge volcano views, colourful local villages and nights spent connecting with the people who call this place home. The journey wraps up in Antigua, a city filled with cobbled streets, rooftop bars and old colonial buildings backed by volcanoes in the distance. By the time the tour ends here, you’ve crossed five countries, experienced everything from tropical islands to jungle ruins and highland towns, and made countless of new friends!

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