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Beaches & Jungles in Mexico & Costa Rica


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Route suggestion Beaches & Jungles in Mexico & Costa Rica

Home - Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca - San Cristobal - Cancun - Isla Holbox - Chichen Itza - Tulum - Playa del Carmen - San José - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Liberia - Nosara - Tamarindo - Santa Teresa - Home

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

14-day adventure tour Mexico City to San Cristobal

Your adventure starts in the heart of Mexico, where chaotic energy, incredible food and colourful streets pull you straight into the atmosphere from day one. In Mexico City you’ll dive into the history of the Aztec Empire, wander through huge plazas and busy local markets, and spend your evenings eating tacos and listening to mariachi with your new travel crew. From there, the journey heads south through Puebla and Oaxaca, where mountain views, mezcal tastings and some of the country’s best food take over. You’ll explore local markets, learn about indigenous traditions and cool off in the natural pools of Hierve el Agua before continuing into the highlands of Chiapas. By the time you reach San Cristóbal de las Casas, with its cobbled street...

Explore the Yucatan peninsula Continue your group adventure

The second part of the group adventure swaps mountains and colonial towns for white sand, Caribbean water and full-on tropical energy as you fly across to the Yucatán Peninsula. First up is Isla Holbox, where sandy roads, beach bars and boat trips become daily life. You’ll cruise around the island spotting flamingos and swimming in clear blue water before continuing south toward Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Along the way you’ll explore the legendary ruins of Chichén Itzá, swim in jungle cenotes and snorkel alongside sea turtles in the warm Caribbean Sea. The trip finishes with beach clubs, sunsets and one last taste of Mexico’s coast, ending in Playa del Carmen before it's time to cross off the next country and explore Costa Rica!

Experience the best of Costa Rica San José to Tamarindo

You land in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. Here you'll meet up with another cool group of backpackers, who will join you in the next 11 days, where you'll roam around Costa Rica exploring everything that's worth exploring. If you're into adventure, you can look forward to both Monteverde and La Fortuna, where you'll experience the lush jungles and a ton of cool adrenaline pumping activities. Your trip ends in Tamarindo, where you'll find your own way to Santa Teresa.

Surf's up... Again! Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Santa Teresa is one of those small picturesque towns by the beach where life passes by extremely slow. Visit The Bakery (yes, that is the name) for a nice breakfast, and show off you're newly acquired surf skills when the breaks allows for it here. Santa Teresa is a place loved by surfers from all over the world, and you'll quickly discover why. At some point, unfortunately, everything good comes to an end and you'll find your way back to San José where you can catch your flight back home. If you want, that is. If you want to continue your trip, just let us know, and we'll sort it for you.

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Recommended duration

6-8 weeks

No. of countries

2

Travel type

Backpacking

Best time to go

November to March

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Want to combine some of the world's best beaches & amazing cultural sights with the lush jungle and amazing wildlife? Well, then this itinerary in Mexico and Costa Rica might be just the right combination for you!

You start out in one of the biggest cities in the World, Mexico City. Absorb the surroundings and get ready for an 14-day adventure through Mexico until you reach the beach town of Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan peninsula. You move from big city vibes to the classic Latin American laid back atmosphere. Expect sand in the sandals, cocktails by the beach, waves striking the shore gently and delicious authentic tacos for lunch. Mexico certainly has it all.

From Playa del Carmen you'll make your own way to Cancun, from where you fly to San José in Costa Rica. Here you'll meet your next group of travel friends, for an 11-day adventure across the country. Check out all the cool spots in Costa Rica before you end by the beach in Santa Teresa, the perfect place if you're into surfing. 

Stay here for as long as you like, before heading back to San José for your flight home. Or onwards. It's up to you really.

Remember that this is just an example and that you can tailor this route suggestion to fit your needs and desires! Maybe you want to shorten the number of days? Maybe you want to travel more? We have plenty of options for you, just reach out to us!

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

What's included?
  • Flights to Mexico City
  • 14-day adventure tour from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen
  • Flights from Cancun to San José
  • 11-day adventure tour around in Costa Rica
  • Flights home from San José
  • Booking fees
  • Your own travel specialist
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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Route suggestion Beaches & Jungles in Mexico & Costa Rica

Home - Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca - San Cristobal - Cancun - Isla Holbox - Chichen Itza - Tulum - Playa del Carmen - San José - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Liberia - Nosara - Tamarindo - Santa Teresa - Home

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

14-day adventure tour Mexico City to San Cristobal

Your adventure starts in the heart of Mexico, where chaotic energy, incredible food and colourful streets pull you straight into the atmosphere from day one. In Mexico City you’ll dive into the history of the Aztec Empire, wander through huge plazas and busy local markets, and spend your evenings eating tacos and listening to mariachi with your new travel crew. From there, the journey heads south through Puebla and Oaxaca, where mountain views, mezcal tastings and some of the country’s best food take over. You’ll explore local markets, learn about indigenous traditions and cool off in the natural pools of Hierve el Agua before continuing into the highlands of Chiapas. By the time you reach San Cristóbal de las Casas, with its cobbled streets and relaxed atmosphere, it feels like you’ve already experienced several different versions of Mexico in one trip.

Explore the Yucatan peninsula Continue your group adventure

The second part of the group adventure swaps mountains and colonial towns for white sand, Caribbean water and full-on tropical energy as you fly across to the Yucatán Peninsula. First up is Isla Holbox, where sandy roads, beach bars and boat trips become daily life. You’ll cruise around the island spotting flamingos and swimming in clear blue water before continuing south toward Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Along the way you’ll explore the legendary ruins of Chichén Itzá, swim in jungle cenotes and snorkel alongside sea turtles in the warm Caribbean Sea. The trip finishes with beach clubs, sunsets and one last taste of Mexico’s coast, ending in Playa del Carmen before it's time to cross off the next country and explore Costa Rica!

Experience the best of Costa Rica San José to Tamarindo

You land in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. Here you'll meet up with another cool group of backpackers, who will join you in the next 11 days, where you'll roam around Costa Rica exploring everything that's worth exploring. If you're into adventure, you can look forward to both Monteverde and La Fortuna, where you'll experience the lush jungles and a ton of cool adrenaline pumping activities. Your trip ends in Tamarindo, where you'll find your own way to Santa Teresa.

Surf's up... Again! Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Santa Teresa is one of those small picturesque towns by the beach where life passes by extremely slow. Visit The Bakery (yes, that is the name) for a nice breakfast, and show off you're newly acquired surf skills when the breaks allows for it here. Santa Teresa is a place loved by surfers from all over the world, and you'll quickly discover why. At some point, unfortunately, everything good comes to an end and you'll find your way back to San José where you can catch your flight back home. If you want, that is. If you want to continue your trip, just let us know, and we'll sort it for you.

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