Latin America adventure: Best of Guatemala and Costa Rica

Your Latin America adventure must begin with a good Latin America map. Whether you intend to visit Central America or South America, a rewarding trip will best combine more than one country on the same trip.

If you have previously only visited Mexico, the next two countries to see in Central America are Guatemala and Costa Rica. While Guatemala boasts prominent Maya sites and highland markets, Costa Rica abounds in exceptional national parks, and you can see all the highlights of both countries in a memorable two week trip.

Your seven day Guatemala tour should begin with the gem of Spanish colonial towns, Antigua. Your first impressions of Guatemala will be drawn from this wonderfully preserved colonial town and UNESCO heritage site.

Next it’s off to the well-known highland market of Chichicastenango, where you can shop for quality Maya crafts and witness some of the Maya magic and rituals.

From the busy market at Chichi proceed to the peaceful shore of Lake Atitlan. After a day of relaxation pay a visit to the colorful authentic market at Solola. Last embark for the monumental Maya ruins at Tikal. To visit this amazing UNESCO protected Maya temple site, hidden in deep jungle teeming in monkeys and tropical birds, is an experience you’ll cherish for the rest of your life.

From Tikal fly to Guatemala City to board a flight bound for San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. San Jose is not the most interesting city and serves only as your jumping off point for all the key sites of this remarkable country possessing high number of incredibly well run national parks.

Not to miss your on any Costa Rica tour is Tortuguero National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most magnificent national parks. Within its stunning tropical rain forest you’ll find rich variety of tropical fauna and flora often compared only to the deep rain forests of the Amazon.

Next it’s off to Arenal Volcano to be mesmerized by its loud rumblings and frequent explosions of lava and ash. After you have gaped at awe at its perfect conical shape it’s time to move on to the Monteverde cloud forest. A hike thorough this amazing reserve and a ride on its zip lines that are suspended in the midst of rainforest canopy from platforms high above the ground is said to be the highlight of most visitors to these two fascinating countries.

Sample the best of what Guatemala and Costa Rica have to offer, tour both countries on your next vacation!

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