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Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

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Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia together form one of the most diverse travel corridors in the Americas, stretching from Central America down into South America. Costa Rica is celebrated for its rainforests, volcanoes, and world-class wildlife and surf, while Panama offers the iconic Canal, vibrant Panama City, and remote Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. Colombia draws travellers with its colourful colonial cities like Cartagena and Medellín, the Coffee Region, and a thriving food and nightlife scene. The route appeals to adventurers, culture seekers, and backpackers looking to experience a rich mix of ecosystems, history, and Latin American culture in one overland or multi-destination journey.

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Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia · 27 days

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Central & South American Adventure: Costa Rica to Colombia (Self-Launched)

A DIY version of G Adventures' 27-day "CRSE" run from San José to Medellín. You'll surf and cycle the Caribbean coast at Puerto Viejo, island-hop Bocas del Toro, hike cloud forest trails around Boquete, hole up in the volcanic crater town of Valle de Antón, spend three nights with the Guna on the San Blas Islands, then swing into Colombia for Cartagena's walled city, jungle waterfalls and hammock nights in Minca, Tayrona's beaches and Medellín's mountaintop energy. Everything the group tour includes is bookable independently — local buses, colectivos, ferries and 4x4s replace the private coach, and hostels/guesthouses replace the group's multi-share rooms. Costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP and exclude international flights into San José and out of Medellín.

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