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Heart of Central America

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Heart of Central America

Take a wild ride through the heart of Central America – a place of diverse culture, Maya civilisations and modern religions. Take a 15-day trip starting on Lake Nicaragua, surrounded by active volcanoes. Visit Mombacho Volcano, travelling through cloud forest to the top at the crater lake, then explore the city of Leon at your own pace. Meet a former guerilla in the Cinquera community, during a tour of the small town, then enjoy a spot of bird watching in El Salvador. Learn to make some local favourites in a cooking class and explore the Copan ruins – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hit the markets of the Guatemalan Highlands and ride on a traditional chicken bus – the source of pride for many locals in Quetzaltenango. Learn about the history and pull of the deity San Simon and find all the hidden gems in Antigua before enjoying a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan.

Activities
  • Monimbó - Indigenous artists village visit
  • Granada - Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve
  • Leon - Leader Led Walking Tour
  • San Salvador - El Rosario church
  • San Salvador -Leader-led walking tour
  • Suchitoto - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
  • Suchitoto - Leader led orientation walk
  • Copan - Guided visit to Archaeological site
  • Antigua - Leader-led Orientation Walk
  • San Andres Itzapa - San Simon shamanic ceremonies
  • Western Highlands - Almolonga vegetable market
  • Quetzaltenango - Chicken Bus Experience
  • Chichicastenango market visit
  • Santiago Atitlan - Shamanic Keepers of the Shrine of Maximon
  • Lake Atitlan - Boat to Santiago Atitlan
Highlights
  • Take a guided tour of the Copan ruins and archaeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilisation.
  • Visit an Indigenous artists’ village in Nicaragua to meet with a local artist who makes traditional masks – an important part of the history of the country's revolution.
  • Drive up through the cloud forest at Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve and head on a hike to one of the crater lakes with an expert local guide.
  • Visit Chichicastenango market – known as Chichi for short – and pick up your very own huipils (a traditional Mayan garment worn by women and girls) or some handmade jade jewellery.
  • Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan, with 95% of the population of Mayan descent, and meet the shamanic keepers of Maximon and share a bottle of local spirits with them as they tell you stories of local life.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
14 Nights Starting At
February 01, 2025 through February 15, 2025
Book by:
February 11, 2025 7:00 PM
Various departures
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Granada
Day 2
Leon
Day 3
Leon
Day 4
Leon to El Cuco via Honduras
Day 5
Suchitoto
Day 6
Suchitoto
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Quetzaltenango
Day 12
Quetzaltenango
Day 13
Panajachel
Day 14
Day 15
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14 Nights from $3,068.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
February 11, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from $3,078.00 (USD) Per Person
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December 10, 2024 7:00 PM
14 Nights from $3,102.00 (USD) Per Person
January 07, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from $3,045.00 (USD) Per Person
March 04, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from $2,954.00 (USD) Per Person
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March 25, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from $2,840.00 (USD) Per Person
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September 23, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from $2,954.00 (USD) Per Person
October 28, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from $3,068.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
December 09, 2025 7:00 PM
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About Intrepid Travel

We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

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