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Central America

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Central America is a narrow isthmus connecting North and South America, comprising seven countries — Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. The region is known for its extraordinary biodiversity, with dense rainforests, active volcanoes, Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, and some of the world's best reef diving along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Travellers come for a compelling mix of ancient Maya ruins, colonial cities, wildlife-rich national parks, and surf breaks. Its compact geography makes it a favourite for overland adventures, with many travellers crossing multiple countries in a single trip.

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Central America · 45 days

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Self-Launched Epic Central America: Seven Countries & the Softest Sand Ever

This self-launched version of G Adventures' epic 45-day Central America adventure takes you independently from Mexico City to San José, covering seven countries: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Swap the group tour markup for hostel dorms, local buses (known as "chicken buses"), and self-booked tours via GetYourGuide and direct operators. You'll hit every major highlight — Teotihuacán, Palenque, Chichén Itzá, Tulum, the Belize Cayes, Tikal, Antigua, Copán, Lake Atitlán, Semuc Champey, León, Granada, and Manuel Antonio — at roughly a third of the cost. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

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~£2,050

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