Top Central America & Mexico Trips & Tours in August 2025

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Panama Canal Partial Transit

½ Day Itinerary

• Transit through Miraflores Locks
• Learn the history of the canal

Activity Level

Relaxed

Climb aboard and experience the "Eighth Wonder of the World" first hand as you transit through the Miraflores Locks to the Pacific Ocean.

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from $172

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Ecotermales Hot Springs

½ Day Itinerary

• Soak in Arenal hot springs
• Relax in five warm pools
• Enjoy Arenal’s rainforest

Activity Level

Relaxed

Unwind after a long day's adventure as you soak in natural hot springs, heated from the Arenal Volcano. Surrounded by rainforest, the location includes 5 hot pools to soak away the day as well as a fresh water waterfall and a regular pool. There are only two daily time slots and they are limited to 100 guests each.

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from $5,593

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Chiapas Adventure

9 Day Itinerary

• Bike across the Chiapan countryside
• Hike Montebello Lakes
• Search for jaguars, eagles & macaws
• Boat to Rio Lacantun

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Moderate

Enjoy an active exploration of Chiapas on this 9-day Mexico tour! Biking and hiking are just some of the excitement in this adventurous tour, as you experience first-hand the traditional cultures and history of this region. You'll visit Sumidero Canyon, Las Guacamayas, and the Lacandona Rainforest, plus stops at the Maya ruins of Bonampak and Palenque.

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from $4,304

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Oaxaca Hike and Bike

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek the Sierra Norte Mountains
• Bike back roads through Oaxaca
• Visit artisan villages
• Explore the ruins at Mitla

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Village Visits

Activity Level

Moderate

Hike and bike through Oaxaca, Mexico, on this 8-day journey, all while exploring the ancient ruins of Mitla, local artisan villages, and the Sierra Norte Mountains of the Oaxaca region. You'll get acquainted with local Zapotec communities that will teach you the age-old techniques of the folk arts of pottery and weaving.

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from $3,669

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Sea and Sierra National Parks Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore diverse Sierra de la Laguna
• Experience rancho culture
• Snorkel Cabo Pulmo National Park
• Swim with sea lions & colorful fish
• Discover and be awed by Baja

Starts / Ends

Cabo Pulmo / San Jose del Cabo

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Easy Active

On this 7-day tour, explore three important National Parks of Baja California Sur: Sierra de La Laguna, Cabo Pulmo National Park, and Espiritu Santo Island. Admire the landscapes, seascapes, marine life, and rancho culture of this wild region. Tour La Paz with its world-class beaches, waterfront Malecón, and abundant fresh seafood.

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from $1,309

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Tikal and Chiminos Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Hike through the jungle
• Visit well-preserved Mayan Ruins
• Discover and explore Tikal

Activities

Fishing, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

This 4-day extension focuses on exploring the jungle and visiting some of the most well-preserved Mayan ruins in Guatemala. If you are looking to extend your vacation, this low-key tour is the perfect way to begin or end your Guatemala trip, including opportunities for fishing, rainforest exploration and plenty of wildlife viewing!

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from $589

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Totonicapan Home Stay

2 Day Itinerary

• Attend a costume and craft workshop
• Enjoy time with your host family
• Visit San Francisco Market

Activities

Local Market Visits, Homestays

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 2-day Guatemala extension tour from Guatemala City, join the Totonicapan community for an evening of traditional dance, music, costume and craft, as they welcome you into their home for the evening to experience authentic Guatemalan life; you will also join a costume & craft workshop and hone your bartering skills at the San Francisco Market.

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from $77

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Antigua City Tour

½ Day Itinerary

• Learn about symbolism in folk art
• Tour architectural highlights

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this flexible half-day tour through the colonial center, learn about the textiles, folk art and architecture of Antigua, dating back to Maya traditions in Guatemala's rich history. You will hear about the role of symbolism commonly seen in folk art.

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from $308

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Explore Panama City

½ Day Itinerary

• Tour the ruins of Panama La Vieja
• Watch a transit of the Panama Canal

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tour Panama City with a local guide, well versed in the history of the area. See a transit of the Panama canal and tour Casco Antiguo where the pirate Henry Morgan waged his attack in 1671.

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from $2,875

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Coral Islands SUP

Belize Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Snorkel and Paddle through the reef
• View a variety of marine wildlife
• Visit a local Garifuna fishing camp
• Tour the Tropical Education Center

Starts / Ends

Belize City / Dangriga

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Moderate

Spend your days exploring the lesser traveled areas of the reef by Stand Up Paddleboard. This trip is Ideal for those seeking the adventure of a guided paddling journey combined with the comforts of family-run island lodges.

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from $283

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Barro Colorado Island Tour

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit Barro Colorado Island while in the Panama City with a boat ride in Gatún Lake. Enjoy a day exploring the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and learn about the current studies underway. This man-made island was created when the canal was flooded preserving a breathtaking array of diverse wildlife and jungle on the tiny island.

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from $226

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Ecotermales Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

The best way to appreciate the beauty of Costa Rica's majestic Arenal Volcano is from up close. This exciting half-day adventure begins with a 90-minute walk through the rainforest, as you learn about local plants and wildlife. Take in the sights with a guided tour before enjoying some relaxation time in natural hot springs at dinnertime.

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from $192

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Birdwatching in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

During your half-day morning birding tour, your guide will help you spot up to 350 species of birds that live in the Reserve. While hiking through the pristine Monteverde cloud forest, you have a chance to see birds such as the quetzal, toucan, wood creeper, flycatchers, orioles, and grosbeaks. With any luck you may see the three-wattled bellbird.

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from $179

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Pacuare River Rafting

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $159

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Hanging Bridges, Zipline and Aerial Tram

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 4-hour tour uses the Sky Tram gondolas to get to the popular suspension bridges and canopy ziplines. You are accompanied by a bilingual guide who will point out flora and fauna in the ecosystem. At the top, enjoy magnificent views of volcanoes and Lake Arenal from the observation deck.

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from $135

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Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Jaguar Rescue Center which houses monkeys, snakes, sloths, and jungle cats. Tour the chocolate plantation where the Bri-Bri indigenous make the chocolate from scratch. At the end of the tour, you have the chance to buy homemade chocolate and local handicrafts.

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from $133

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Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend a day exploring the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 360 species of birds and some of the best white sand beaches on the Caribbean coast. Explore the park with a guide as you spot manatees, dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, and poisonous frogs.

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from $126

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Waterfall Rappelling and Canyoning Adventure

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

This full-day tour takes you into the rainforest on a 4x4. Then you'll have lunch, get briefed, and hike to the first waterfall. From there, you'll do 4 rappels ranging in height from 165 feet to 45 feet. As you move from waterfall to waterfall you get a chance to explore the rainforest and take pictures along the way.

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