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Central America Top 10 Things to Do
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Belize
is an extraordinary country with several 'worlds', all relatively close
to each other yet quite different in attraction and interest: Mayan
ruins, jaguar-inhabited jungles, a wide ethnic mix of people,
small
cayes set in azure waters, and great places for snorkeling, diving,
nature trips, fishing, or plain relaxing.
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Costa Rica Traverse
An adventure high on the wish list of active adventurers keen to take
on the challenge of traversing Costa Rica under their own steam. Our
crossing takes us on bike, foot, raft and kayak across this spectacular
natural wilderness through farmlands, foothills and mountainous regions
reaching the peaks of Cero Lira and Cero Las Vueltas (3,100m). The
trails are often slippery and poorly defined, with several river
crossings. We encounter indigenous settlements deep in the cloud forest
and hope to glimpse rare wildlife and birdlife in this pristine
tropical rainforest... more
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Reef and Rainforest - 13 days
The perfect fortnight's escape: Caribbean beaches, cities of ancient
civilisations, and colonial towns tucked away in the pine forests. Our
trip begins in the party town of Playa del Carmen and runs parallel to
the turquoise coastline. We speed out to the coral cayes in Belize: you
can swim with sharks if you dare! Visit the plazas and temples at the
Mayan city of Tikal. Then it's onto the jungle: go caving, horseriding
and visit waterfalls. High up in the mountains, visit the charming,
colonial town of Antigua and watch the sun set behind Lake Atitlan's
volcanoes... more
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Aztecs, Beaches and Volcanoes
From Mexico to Costa Rica and everything in between. Compare the
greatest of the ancient Aztec, Zapotec and Mayan ruins including
Palenque and one of the new seven wonders of the world; Chichen Itza.
It's your chance to get familiar with ancient civilisations and
indigenous people whilst enjoying amazing Mexican cuisine. Then onto
the turquoise Caribbean coastline for a week of fun on those white
sandy beaches, including the tranquil island of Isla Mujeres, the party
town of Playa del Carmen, and the unforgettable Afro-Caribbean island
of Caye Caulker in Belize where you can swim with sharks if you dare.
Then we cross into Guatemala and visit the great Mayan city of Tikal,
hidden deep... more
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Great Mexico and Central America
Journey - 60 days
Spend 2 months travelling through 7 sizzling countries. Marvel at the
differences in culture, landscape, ruins, wildlife and beaches on this
epic journey. Countless highlights await you, including amazing Mayan
ruins, cloud and rainforest adventures, and a variety of water
activities. more.
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Rica touches the heart and mind. Not through elegant
boulevards, towering cathedrals, or an imposing place in history, but
through the incredible natural beauty and the natural
hospitality of its people. Mexico
is quite a fascinating country if you
escape off the beaten track of the large coastal resorts and visit the Mayan
and Aztec
ruins, colourful Indian markets, kayak or watch whales
on Baja's Sea of Cortes or take a hike along the Copper Canyon. Nicaragua
remains undiscovered by the tourist hordes, with
misconceptions still lingering in the popular consciousness. Nicaragua
has three main eco-regions, the Pacific, Central and Atlantic.
The Pacific region is
home to volcanoes, lakes, tropical forests,
beaches and mangrove systems.
The Central region is home to mountains,
rivers and agricultural areas, and the Atlantic region
contains
rainforests, marine lagoons, mangrove systems and coral reefs.
 Belize
- Kayak
the waters of Belize
sailing from cay to cay along the Barrier
reef of Belize or snorkel the picture perfect tropical cayes
lazing in a hammock and enjoying this tropical paradise.
Costa
Rica - On a clear day watch Volcano Arenal erupt or wait
until nightfall when the volcano usually puts on a brilliant show with
bright red rocks tumbling down its sides.
Costa
Rica - See the Green Sea Turtles weighing over 300 pounds and
4 feet long, laying up to 100 eggs in the Tortuguero
National park during nesting season.
El
Salvador - Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Joya de
Cer?n which was buried under volcanic ash 1400 years ago.
Guatemala
- Explore Tikal, one of the most spiritual destinations on earth and
containing some of the most fascinating archaelogical remains of the
ancient Maya
Civilization. It is the largest excavated site in the
American continent with more than 3000 structures extending over 6
miles and includes palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms and the Tikal
National Park.
Guatemala
- Visit the villages around Lake
Atitlan by boat and converse with the villagers who are
mostly Mayan
and who still wear their individual dress and still
practice their traditions of each village.
Honduras
- Go diving on the Meso American Barrier Reef in the Bay Islands, the
second largest coral reef in the world after Australia's Great Barrier
Reef. Then dive the wrecks of ships, some dating back hundreds of years
that have sunk in the waters surrounding the Bay Islands.
Nicaragua
- Visit Little Corn Island, a pocket of paradise surrounded by
sparkling blue water. If you're lucky, you might even find
washed-up treasure from a 17th-century shipwreck. Here there are no
cars, cell phones or McDonalds.
Mexico
- Book an art, cooking or Spanish school in San Miguel de Allende, a
town world famous for its mild climate and colonial architecture
Panama
- Explore the waters of the Panama
Canal not only from land but by boat travelling through coves
and inlets in search of wildlife, including countless species of birds,
reptiles and several species of monkey.
Mondo's Central
America
Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
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