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Central America (Mexico to Costa Rica)

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Central America stretches from Mexico in the north to Costa Rica in the south, encompassing a diverse arc of countries including Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. The region is renowned for its dramatic landscapes — volcanic mountain ranges, dense rainforests, Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, and ancient Maya ruins at sites like Tikal and Chichén Itzá. Travellers come for world-class diving in Belize's Great Blue Hole and the Bay Islands, surfing on both coasts, wildlife watching in Costa Rica's national parks, and rich indigenous and colonial cultures. The well-trodden "Gringo Trail" makes it a popular route for independent and group travellers moving overland between countries.

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Central America (Mexico to Costa Rica) · 45 days

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Epic Central America Adventure - Self-Launched 45 Days

Experience the ultimate Central American adventure independently — from Mexico City's street tacos to Costa Rica's cloud forests, covering six countries over 45 days. This self-launched equivalent follows the same iconic route as Intrepid Travel's Epic Central America tour, swapping group tour pricing for local buses, budget hostels and self-bookable experiences. You'll hit Oaxaca, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Palenque, Chichen Itza, Guatemala's Lake Atitlán, Belize's reefs, El Salvador's surf beaches, Nicaragua's volcanoes and Ometepe Island, ending in Costa Rica — all at a fraction of the cost. Estimated costs are approximate and based on current backpacker rates.

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