60 days in Central America Itinerary

La Fortuna de San Carlos is known for nature, adventure, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the natural beauty of Tabacon Hot Springs, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Arenal Volcano, admire the sheer force of La Fortuna Waterfall, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Arenal.

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Windsor, Canada to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 11-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Windsor to La Fortuna de San Carlos, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Tortuguero.

On the 26th (Sun), explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Tortuguero trip planner.

Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March in Tortuguero, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can go by car to Vara Blanca.

On the 27th (Mon), take in the dramatic scenery at La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge Gardens and then admire the sheer force of Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz.

To see ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Vara Blanca trip site.

Drive from Tortuguero to Vara Blanca in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Manuel Antonio.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Manuel Antonio: Dominical (Mama Toucan's Natural and Organic Food Store & Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary), Uvita (Parque Nacional Marino Ballena & Spas & Wellness) and Kokopelli (in Sierpe). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Manuel Antonio, stroll around Parque Nahomi, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Manuel Antonio trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Vara Blanca to Manuel Antonio in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Jaco.

Go for a jaunt from Jaco to Atenas to see El Toledo Coffee Tour about 1h 25 min away. Spend the 5th (Wed) exploring nature at Carara National Park. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in the views from Tarcoles Bridge, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and see Off-Road Tours.

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Getting from Manuel Antonio to Jaco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Monteverde.

Change things up with a short trip to Barra Honda National Park in Nicoya (about 2 hours away). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, get to know the fascinating history of Ecological Sanctuary, take in nature's colorful creations at Monteverde Orchid Garden, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Drive from Jaco to Monteverde in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to fly to Panama City.

Panama City is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Casco Viejo, don't miss a visit to Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador), take an in-depth tour of Museo del Canal Interoceanico de Panama, and get to know the resident critters at Punta Culebra Nature Center.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Panama City day trip app.

Traveling by flight from Monteverde to Panama City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Traveling from Monteverde to Panama City, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In April in Panama City, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Granada.

Get out of town with these interesting Granada side-trips: Apoyo (in La Laguna de Apoyo) and Masaya Volcano (in Masaya). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de La Merced, view the masterpieces at Galeria Mi Camara Mi Mundo, step off the mainland to explore Islets of Granada, and see the interesting displays at Centro Cultural Antiguo Convento San Francisco.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Granada online driving holiday planner.

Getting from Panama City to Granada by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to San Salvador.

San Salvador is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park, see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional de Antropología Dr. David J. Guzman, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hospital Divina Providencia Chapel, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia del Calvario.

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Traveling by flight from Granada to San Salvador takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in San Salvador sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Antigua.

Get out of town with these interesting Antigua side-trips: Guatemala City (Museo Popol Vuh, Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the geological forces at Volcán Pacaya, delve into the distant past at Convento de las Capuchinas, contemplate the long history of Casa Popenoe, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de La Merced.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Antigua trip planning site.

Getting from San Salvador to Antigua by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, Antigua is slightly colder than San Salvador - with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Tikal National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tikal.

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Do a combination of flight and shuttle from Antigua to Tikal National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car to Belmopan.

Explore Belmopan's surroundings by going to San Ignacio (Cappello's Art Gallery & Chaa Creek Natural History Museum). And it doesn't end there: explore the fascinating underground world of ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal, explore the striking landscape of Blue Hole National Park, contemplate the long history of Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Belize Zoo.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Belmopan trip itinerary builder website.

Drive from Tikal National Park to Belmopan in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in April, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to fly to San Pedro.

Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring nature at Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve. There's still lots to do: see the vivid underwater world at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, have fun at Art From The Heart Of Belize, and explore the galleries of The Gallery of San Pedro.

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Traveling by flight from Belmopan to San Pedro takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In May, daytime highs in San Pedro are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Roatan.

Roatan is known for wildlife, beaches, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Blue Island Divers, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, get to know the resident critters at Manawakie Eco Nature Park, and stop by Karma Jewelry Design.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Roatan travel route builder.

You can fly from San Pedro to Roatan in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in May, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.