Featured Adventures Trips in Central America
Central America Adventure Travel Stories
Adventure Travel to Costa Rica
Sue Elle swings through trees, paddles down rivers and takes advantage of Costa Rica's natural offerings.
Baptized in the Rainforest
Marcie Pullman is riding her bike 800 kilometers through the jungles of Costa Rica.
Belize in a Conch Shell
Marcelo Montebon does some solo exploration around Belize.
Costa Rica: Land of Natural Wonders
Andy Bezara describes Costa Rica's natural wonders.
The Church of Elvis
Jen Taggart meets a Saint, a Mayan god - and even Elvis while touring Antiqua.
Popular Central America destinations
Central America Adventure Trips
Only a hop, skip and a jump away from the United States, Central America is home to a wide array of countries, people, languages and layers of ancient civilizations that once thrived. For tourists, Central America evokes the image of beaches, low prices, and being America.s playground in the summer. Big name known destinations like Belize and Costa Rica are now competing with newcomers like Panama and even surprisingly Nicaragua as the next sweet destination.
Sort by Price | Sort by Duration
Many Costa Rican families live in homes that don't have adequate sanitation or safe weather protection. Volunteer work in Costa Rica on this project runs alongside these ... [Read more]
If you get fired up by the prospect of a overseas building project, head to Honduras. You can help build homes and schools in the poorest parts of the Western Highlands. ... [Read more]
You could be working on 1 of 2 specialised marine turtle conservation projects, involved in the day to day preservation on the endangered leatherback turtle species. You... [Read more]
Tortuguero National Park is one of Costa Rica?s most popular National Parks, as it the nesting home for various species of sea turtles. Hawksbill, Loggerhead and Pacific ... [Read more]
Sugar white sands, turquoise coloured waters, coral reefs, tropical fish, and the distant rhythms of the salsa. Varadero is the perfect Caribbean escape. This 3 night st... [Read more]
Volunteers with medical experience can get involved in health in Honduras and a variety of activities at this small hospital in La Esperanza. Utilise your skills by helpi... [Read more]
From monkeys and macaws to toucans and other tropical creatures, animal lovers can get down to "monkey" business at this sanctuary which provides valuable rehab... [Read more]
i-to-i works with a variety of not-for-profit day care centres and shelters to help children who have been affected by poverty and abuse. The projects are located in the ... [Read more]
Journey from San Jose to a sleepy Afro-Caribbean influenced village sandwiched between coconut groves and coral reefs. Discover pristine, white-sand beaches before contin... [Read more]
Discover the natural wonders and rich cultural history of Belize. This laidback paradise is packed full of lush jungle, spectacular ruins, long sandy beaches and first-cl... [Read more]
The jewel of Central America, Costa Rica's environment is world-renowned as one of nature's most diverse, vibrant and healthy. If you're short on time but want a taste of... [Read more]
Tortuguero National Park's jungle lodge makes a perfect base to explore the nesting grounds of the green sea turtle. Arenal Volcano's natural hot springs will soothe you... [Read more]
Catch awe-inspiring volcanic eruptions or relax in hot springs surrounded by tropical vegetation. Perhaps raft, horseride or sea kayak. Spot the diverse flora and fauna f... [Read more]
Travel from the beach delights of Cancun, through the Central American highland to the cobblestone streets of colonial Antigua on this adventure from Mexico to Guatemala.... [Read more]
A fantastic combination of active pursuits, culture and relaxation on a route which winds its way through 4 countries, all packed into 11 days. Discover Mayan ruins an... [Read more]
This short adventure reveals a hidden side to Central America. Travelling from the lush countryside of Costa Rica, dotted with coffee plantations and rainforest and on to... [Read more]
This unique holiday in Costa Rica takes you to both famous and undiscovered national parks and beaches. Tour the canopy high overhead in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, hike... [Read more]
Costa Rica is a great destination for families. Not only is it rich in flora and fauna, but it offers enchanting cloud forest, tropical vegetation, active volcanoes, whit... [Read more]
This fantastic 12 day camping and lodging based adventure to Costa Rica and Panama offers the chance to visit famous Manuel Antonio, as well as remote destinations like P... [Read more]
Travel from the cobblestone streets of Antigua, through the Yucatan Peninsula to the beachside delights of Playa de Carmen on this adventure from Guatemala, through Beliz... [Read more]

