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Best of Mexico & Costa Rica (including Arenal Volcano National Park)

24 days
From Mexico City to San Jose
4.6
8,956 traveler reviews
Best of Mexico & Costa Rica (including Arenal Volcano National Park) - Intrepid Travel
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  • Walking Adventure
  • Wildlife
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Mexico City's historic sites and museums
  • Discover the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan and Puebla
  • Sample traditional Oaxacan cuisine and crafts
  • Journey through Sumidero Canyon by boat
  • Visit the iconic Chichen Itza and local Maya communities

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Mexico City
  2. Day 2 Mexico City
  3. Day 3 Puebla
  4. Day 4 Puebla
  5. Day 5 Oaxaca
  6. Day 6 Oaxaca
  7. Day 7 Salina Cruz
  8. Day 8 San Cristobal de las Casas
  9. Day 9 San Cristobal de las Casas
  10. Day 10 Palenque
  11. Day 11 Palenque
  12. Day 12 Merida
  13. Day 13 Merida
  14. Day 14 Playa del Carmen
  15. Day 15 San Jose
  16. Day 16 La Fortuna
  17. Day 17 La Fortuna
  18. Day 18 Monteverde
  19. Day 19 Manuel Antonio
  20. Day 20 Manuel Antonio
  21. Day 21 Manuel Antonio
  22. Day 22 Zona de los Santos
  23. Day 23 San Jose
  24. Day 24 San Jose
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  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,430

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Sanjana
    · April 7th, 2025
    This trip could not have been better organised. I absolutely loved every single place we visited. Plenty of free time at each site, and lots of relevant information at places where that was necessary. Our guides, Erhard (Mexico) and Aquilino (Belize and Guatemala), were both wonderful. I would recommend this trip to anyone considering visiting Central America.
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  • Mariana
    · February 17th, 2025
    Well-organized tour. The hotels, activities and meals included was also very good in general. I would add an extra day in San Ignacio (Belize), especially for those interested in exploring Mayan ruins, and I think it would be interesting if we had the option to start the tour in this country instead of Mexico. I liked Intrepid's approach to reducing ecological impacts and also offering a homestay in Guatemala, contributing to the development of a local community and helping us have a more immersive experience in the country.
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  • Sylvia
    · January 9th, 2025
    Our guide Adriana was superb. I saw all I wanted.
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Dates & Availability

24 days
Best of Mexico & Costa Rica (including Arenal Volcano National Park)
From Mexico City to San Jose

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 306143

  • Currencies
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    Costa Rica
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica and Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica and Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica and Mexico. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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