Days 1-2 Mexico CityJump-start this adventure amid the thrilling contrasts of Mexico's capital, Mexico City. Days 3-4 PueblaBargain at the bustling markets or hike through lush volcanic scenery in Mexico's Puebla. Days 5-7 OaxacaFrom the worm in the mezcal bottle to chocolate grasshoppers, cuisine in the Oaxaca region is always an adventure. Days 8-9 San Cristobal de las CasasSee it all, from the steamy lowlands to the sparkling Chiapas highlands. Days 10-11 PalenqueDiscover riotous wildlife, thick jungle and the enchanting Palenque ruins. Days 12-13 MeridaOpt to see Merida in a horse-drawn caleche or explore the ruins of Uxmal in this beautiful spot on the Yucatan Peninsula. Days 14-15 Chichen Itza/Playa del CarmenMarvel at the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza or relax beachside at Playa del Carmen. Days 16-17 TulumCatch sunset from the beachside Tulum ruins or relax on the white sands. Days 18-19 Caye CaulkerSwim, dive or just chill on the beach in Belize's idyllic Caye Caulker. Days 20-21 San IgnacioFrom ruins and jungle walks to waterfalls and tubing, the wilds beckon. Relax in the beautiful surrounds before heading from San Ignacio to Tikal. Days 22-23 Flores/TikalEnjoy a slice of island life on Lake Peten Itza. Don't miss the ruins of Tikal. Days 24-25 Rio DulceExplore a rubber plantation or go boating on the lake. Day 26 AntiguaGrab a tamale and explore Antigua - from its volcanic outskirts to its cobblestone streets. Days 27-28 San Jorge La Laguna/ChichicastenangoPick up traditional weaving or crafts at the famous markets. Spend time with a local family on a homestay in San Jorge. Days 29-30 AntiguaGaze over plumes of smoke rising from the Pacaya Volcano. Days 31-32 CopanTry to solve the mystery of this long-abandoned Mayan city. Days 33-35 Roatan IslandDiscover powdery shores lapped by crystal-blue waters - this is beachside bliss. Day 36 ComayaguaSwap island life for the charm of Honduras' old capital. Days 37-38 GranadaExplore the colonial buildings and wild volcanic landscape in Nicaragua's oldest city. Days 39-40 Ometepe IslandFlanked by volcanic peaks rising from Lake Nicaragua, Ometepe is both beautiful and otherworldly. Days 41-42 MonteverdeGo birdwatching, mountain biking or take a rainforest canopy walk. Days 43-44 La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano National ParkRejuvenate weary limbs in hot springs overlooking glowing volcanoes. Days 45-46 San JoseEnjoy the buzz of San Jose and chat with locals in one of the city's many plazas.
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