Summary
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.
Short Itinerary / Route
- 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
- Suchitoto To Copan, Honduras Via Guatemala
- Day 8
- Copan, Honduras
- Day 9
- Antigua
- Day 10
- Antigua
- Day 11
- Quetzaltenango
- Day 12
- Quetzaltenango
- Day 13
- Panajachel
- Day 14
- Antigua
- Day 15
- Antigua
Countries (4): El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
Travel Cities (8): Antigua Guatemala, Chichicastenango, Copán, Granada, Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan, Leon, San Salvador