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Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins
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Length
32 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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Ends in
San Jose (Costa Rica)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUN 11, 2026 to JAN 31, 2029
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Activity Level
Easy
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers., Small GroupGroup trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
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$2,211.75
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Overview
Escape the resorts and discover something extraordinary in Central America. Visit seven countries on this adventure and experience mighty ruins, clear Caribbean waters, Pacific waves, rainforests, and breathtaking scenery along the way. Explore indigenous Mayan villages and meet locals for an immersive experience that few travellers get to know. While you're free to choose your own adventure, your accommodation and transportation are included. Our expert CEOs will help you make the most of your time. Take a trip that's packed with all the things you need and nothing you don't - 32 days of maximum adventure at minimum cost.
Visited During Tour
Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | Caye Caulker (Belize) | Copan (Honduras) | Flores (Guatemala) | Granada (Spain) | Isla de Ometepe (Nicaragua) | La Fortuna (Costa Rica) | Leon (Nicaragua) | Monteverde (Costa Rica) | Panajachel (Guatemala) | Playa El Tunco (El Salvador) | Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | Rio Dulce (Guatemala) | San Ignacio (Belize) | San Jose (Costa Rica) | San Juan La Laguna (Guatemala) | Suchitoto (El Salvador)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code JCS-5081
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1Playa del Carmen
Arrive at any time. Head out tonight with your fellow travellers to 12th Street, where there's tons of bars and clubs to choose from. Say cheers to new adventures with new friends!
Check into our hotel and enjoy the city.
Shuttles and buses from the Cancun airport are easy to find and reasonably priced. You can also take the public ADO bus that has departures every 30 minutes from the airport to Playa Del Carmen for approximately MX 176 ($10 USD).
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Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Accommodations: Hotel Colonial -
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2Playa del Carmen
Enjoy free time to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum or take a ferry to nearby Cozumel. Or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach.
Start your holiday off with some hardcore relaxation. Enjoy a full day of free time to fill as you wish. Get your ruin on with a visit to Tulum perched atop the sea, explore the fish- and coral-filled seas around Cozumel on a scuba dive, go swimming in a cenote or at the beach, and save some energy for a night out on the town.
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Free Time
Free time to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum, the diving mecca of Cozumel, or play in the waves and enjoy the beach!
Accommodations: Hotel 12 bees5Optional Activities for Day 2
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3Playa del Carmen/Caye Caulker
Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.
Mention Belize and you may conjure up visions of unbelievably clear blue waters, diving and snorkelling along the barrier reef and remarkable marine life. Belize also boasts huge swaths of jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and above all, friendly, easygoing people. Belize is all this and much more!
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Mexico - Belize)
Arrive at the Mexican border then go to immigration to get passports stamped and pay the exit fee. After a quick trip on the bus, grab your luggage and pass through Belizean immigration and customs. Get back on the bus with your stuff and get ready to start exploring Belize.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Taxi
Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.
Accommodations: Tropical Paradise Hotel -
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5Caye Caulker
Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.
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Free Time
Do as much or as little as you wish on this little slice of paradise in Belize. Cruise the island or explore its seas-the Caribbean awaits!
Accommodations: Tropical Paradise Hotel4Optional Activities for Day 5
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6Caye Caulker/San Ignacio
Travel by boat and bus from Caye Caulker to San Ignacio. Enjoy an included pottery demonstration and local lunch at a G Adventures-supported women's pottery cooperative.
From the town of San Ignacio, opportunities abound for exploring Belize's little known inland scenic beauty. With free time here, choose to explore the area by foot, canoe or horse, take a caving trip, or visit the Mountain Pine Ridge Area and swim in its inviting pools and rivers.
- Meals Included:
- Lunch
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Water Taxi
Jump in and cross the water to the next stop.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch
Like in many places around the world, education for women in the village of San Antonio isn't prioritized. Girls don't typically attend school beyond primary levels. So a women's cooperative was founded here, as a way for underprivileged women to earn income, learn new skills, and share centuries-old Mayan techniques and knowledge. Visit the pottery workshop, which is newly expanded with an investment from G Adventures. Meet some of the women who've found community within its walls and gain insight into the tradition of throwing pots. Afterward, enjoy lunch together with these inspiring and unforgettable women, sampling traditional foods of the Cayo region.
Accommodations: Kawoq Hostel1Optional Activities for Day 6
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7San Ignacio
Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.
Accommodations: Kawoq Hostel6Optional Activities for Day 7
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8San Ignacio/Flores
Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of the ruins of Tikal.
Cross the border into Guatemala and you immediately notice the difference in culture, with its heavy Mayan influence and Spanish language. Here we have entered Guatemala's northeast jungle Peten region. The descendants of the Maya of Chichen Itza migrated to the Peten area several centuries after the collapse of the great Mayan cities in the Yucatan.En route to Flores, stop for a guided tour of the ancient city of Tikal. Arrive in Flores, the capital of the department of Peten, a small island located on the second largest lake of Guatemala, Lake Peten Itza.
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Taxi
Jump in the back and tell the driver to step on it, just like they do in the movies.
Border Crossing (Belize - Guatemala)
Grab your bags from the vehicle and head to immigration after paying the exit fee. Passports get stamped in immigration and then passed to your CEO for the short walk (200m) to the Guatemalan border where the entrance fee is paid. Lend a hand loading luggage into the vehicle while your CEO gets all the passports stamped. Welcome to Guatemala!
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tikal Ruins Guided Tour
Put on your walking shoes and prepare for a tiring but memorable day walking through history at the impressive site of Tikal. The Mayan site is set in the heart of the jungle, in Tikal National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along with our bilingual guide, see some of the temples, plazas, carved stone monuments and public squares, more than 3,000 buildings in all, dating from as far back as 600 BC. Climb to the top of Temple IV, catch your breath, take photos, and then sit and contemplate the magnificence of the site and the tropical rainforest beyond. Look for monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, and deer, as well as macaws and eagles, snakes, and spiders.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Peten Express Hotel -
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9Flores/Rio Dulce
Travel across the country towards the coast to Rio Dulce, on the shores of Lake Izabal.
A travel day from Flores to Rio Dulce which is located in the department of Izabal, home of the largest lake in Guatemala, Lake Izabal was one of the most important water ways of the Spanish crown during colonial times.We take the road past areas of dense jungle and arrive at Rio Dulce, a small town on Lake Izabal and a port stop for boaters around the globe, on their way to/from Livingston and the Caribbean coast.
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Hotel Hacienda Tijax -
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10Rio Dulce
Travel to the Caribbean town of Livingston by scenic boat ride from Rio Dulce. Enjoy a visit to the G Adventures-supported El Manglar Restaurant for an explanation of the women-led community initiative project here. Then, walk around the grounds before a sit-down lunch of delicious local flavours.
- Meals Included:
- Lunch
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Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston
Take a boat down the Rio Dulce toward the Caribbean Sea passing through El Golfete and El Canyon before arriving to Livingston. Float past mangroves and lily pads and the Boqueron Canyon, where a sheer limestone cliff rises 122m (400 ft) out of the river, covered in vines, trees and moss. Arrive at the small fishing village of Livingston known for its unique Afro-Caribbean Garifuna population, with their unique art, music and delicious coconut seafood soup, "tapado".
Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar"
El Manglar Restaurant in Guatemala is a women-led community tourism initiative founded by the Cayo Quemado Women's Committee with the aim of creating new job opportunities within the community. During your visit you will begin with a welcome given by the women of the committee and receive a brief introduction to the workshop. Then, there will be a short walk around the property, including a full explanation of the project, it's impact, and culture before you all sit down for lunch at the restaurant. Every traveler that visits Cayo Quemado has a direct impact on their community.
Accommodations: Hotel Hacienda Tijax -
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11Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
Enjoy an orientation walk of Antigua's cobblestone streets, then opt to take a salsa lesson and practice new moves out at night.
Today is a travel day from Rio Dulce to Antigua, followed by an orientation walk once you arrive. Plan your activities for the next day and enjoy some of the nightlife this beautiful colonial city has to offer.
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation Walk – Antigua
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Accommodations: Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel1Optional Activities for Day 11
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12Antigua Guatemala
Enjoy a free day in Antigua. Opt to relax with a massage, climb a volcano, soak up the culture in one of the city's many cafes, or explore the nearby hills and towns by bike.
Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
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Free Time
Free time in Antigua. Relax with a massage, climb a volcano, soak up the culture of this colonial town's many museums and cafes, attend a chocolate workshop, visit one of the local coffee or macadamia nut plantations, or explore the nearby hills and towns by bike.
Accommodations: Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel8Optional Activities for Day 12
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13Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
Travel to beautiful Lake Atitlan and enjoy the views.
Travel through the hills and fertile fields of the Guatemalan highlands to the shores of Lake Atitlan, one of the most beautiful spots in Guatemala. Twelve native villages, blue/grey mountains and three volcanoes line the shores of this lake resulting in a wonderful combination of unusual natural beauty and traditional culture.The area is also ideal for outdoor pursuits like swimming, fishing, wind surfing, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, and horseback riding.
Note: Please dress conservatively when visiting the villages and refrain from photographing religious ceremonies, or individuals who do not wish to be photographed.
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Kamol Bey3Optional Activities for Day 13
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14Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna
Embark on a boat ride across the lake before participating in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family. This area is known for stunning scenery and great shopping for Mayan handicrafts. Opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings at the lake's markets.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Posadas Mayas Homestay
Submerge yourself in Mayan culture during this home stay run by a Planeterra community tourism project. Set on the northwest shore of Lake Atitlan, arrive by boat to the laid-back village of San Juan La Laguna and immediately feel at home. Meet your host family, stash your stuff, then set off to explore the area. Admire the paintings of local artists, watch weavers who use traditional techniques to dye wool, go for a hike and admire the view across the lake. Feel good knowing you are supporting local families eager to benefit from tourism in their community.
Accommodations: Rupalaj Kistalin Posada Homestay1Optional Activities for Day 14
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15San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
Return to Antigua, and enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.
We return to Antigua to spend more time to explore the city, shop, and check out optional activities in the area. Optional activities include visiting a macadamia nut farm, checking out a coffee plantation, biking around Antigua's surrounding hills or taking a salsa lesson.
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Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Big Night Out
Whether it's a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Accommodations: Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel3Optional Activities for Day 15
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16Antigua Guatemala
Enjoy free time to relax with a massage, explore the nearby hills by bicycle, or visit a local macadamia nut farm.
Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
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Free Time
Get out and explore Guatemala's former capital city.
Accommodations: Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel5Optional Activities for Day 16
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17Antigua Guatemala/Copan
Set off today on a full day of travel from Antigua across the border to neighboring Honduras, arriving to the town of Copan Ruinas in the evening.
The colonial highland town of Copan Ruinas is a charming and relaxing place, set along a river in the coffee growing region close to the Guatemalan border. The Mayan ruins of Copan are fascinating, beautiful and unique among Mayan cities. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980, Copan contains some of the most important Mayan ruins found to date, and many unusual artistic features, including some of the most detailed carving in the Mayan world.
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Guatemala-Honduras)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Accommodations: Hotel Brisas de Copan -
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18Copan
Free time in Copan. Opt to visit the ruins of Copan or soak in hot springs.
Free time in Copan. Opt to visit the impressive Copan ruins and check out some lesser known Mayan sites along the way. Knowledgable local guides can interpret the many Mayan carvings left here over 1,000 years ago. You can also journey through the countryside to some hidden jungle hot springs for a relaxing soak.
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Free Time
Free time in the town of Copan. Opt to visit the Copan Ruins, explore the hills, or soak in hot springs.
Accommodations: Hotel Brisas de Copan2Optional Activities for Day 18
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19Copan/Suchitoto
Cross the border into El Salvador and stay in the colonial town of Suchitoto. Don't forget to try the delicious pupusas, a local Salvadorian specialty.
Prepare for the long travel day with snacks.
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Honduras - Guatemala)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Border Crossing (Guatemala - El Salvador)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Accommodations: Posada Alta Vista -
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20Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
Enjoy a free morning in Suchitoto before heading to the coast in the La Libertad region. The sunsets in these small surfing towns are stunning. Grab a cold drink and enjoy!
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Free Time
Enjoy a free morning to check out this colonial city.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Atami Escape Resort -
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21La Libertad Region
Enjoy a free day in the laidback beach towns of the area to take a surf lesson, eat fresh ceviche at the fish market in nearby La Libertad, visit the Tamanique waterfalls, or chill out with a beer in hand.
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Free Time
Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you'd like in this beach town.
Accommodations: Atami Escape Resort1Optional Activities for Day 21
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22La Libertad Region/Leon
Set off early for a full day of travel by land and sea to Nicaragua, finishing up in colonial Leon with a brief orientation walk.
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Border Crossing (El Salvador - Nicaragua)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation Walk
Take a brief walk of the historic center of Leon. Pass through the central park, the local market, and various historical churches.
Accommodations: Hotel Hellenika -
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23Leon/Granada
Journey to Granada and see its colourful colonial buildings on an orientation walk. Enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.
Granada's colonial charm is complemented by the active volcanoes and lakes that surround it, and there are many fun easy day trips available. Hike, cruise, or just explore the city's markets and museums. Walking is probably the easiest way to see all the sights of Granada.
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation Walk – Granada
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Big Night Out
Whether it's a pub crawl, drink specials or a bonfire on the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Accommodations: Hotel Posada del Sol1Optional Activities for Day 23
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24Granada
Free time to explore beautiful Granada's markets, buildings and museums. Opt to kayak in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.
Free time to explore beautiful Granada's busy markets, colonial buildings and museums on foot or take a horse and carriage ride around town. Enjoy a meal on the "calzada", a pedestrian street that extends from the center of town down to Lake Nicaragua. There are many optional activities to do just outside of town as well. Walk in the forest at the top of Mombacho Volcano, kayak around the isletas in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.
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Free Time
Free time to explore beautiful Granada's markets, buildings and museums, view Masaya Volcano's smoldering crater, kayak in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.
Accommodations: Hotel Posada del Sol4Optional Activities for Day 24
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25Granada/Isla de Ometepe
Get to know local friends during a 2-night G Adventures-supported community homestay on Ometepe. Try the local cuisine and test out some language skills.
From the town of San Jorge, we cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to arrive at Ometepe Island, formed from two volcanoes, one active and one dormant that rise out of the middle of the lake. The limited development and traditional communities create a welcoming relaxed atmosphere.The group will be split up amongst different local families who will host you in their homes for two nights in a small community on the island. Breakfast and dinner will be provided in the home. This experience give you a chance to see how rural Nicaraguans live.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Stay with a local family by the lake in the small rural village of La Paloma, near Moyogalpa, on Ometepe Island. Your presence is supporting this community-owned and operated business. The Planeterra Foundation helped launch the project and trained up the community to host G Adventures travellers. While you're here, practice Spanish, enjoy authentically-cooked fresh food and hike the nearby trails.
Accommodations: Puesta del Sol Homestay -
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26Isla de Ometepe
Enjoy free time to explore Ometepe. Opt to climb Volcano Concepcion or Volcano Maderas, take a cultural tour, visit the beach at Santo Domingo, or visit el Ojo de Agua for a refreshing swim and lunch. You can also view pre-Columbian petroglyphs or the small museum of indigenous artifacts in Altagracia.
Today is a free day in Ometepe. We get to spend more time with the local host families and see more of the island. Opt to climb either of the two volcanoes on the island, view petroglyphs left by the island's original inhabitants, walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, swim in clear spring water at Ojo de Agua, lay on the beach or explore the island on bicycle.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Free Time
Free time in Ometepe. Spend time with the local host families and see more of the island. Opt to climb either of the two volcanoes on the island, view petroglyphs, walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, swim in clear spring water at Ojo de Agua, lay on the beach or explore the island on bicycle.
Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Stay with a local family by the lake in the small rural village of La Paloma, near Moyogalpa, on Ometepe Island. Your presence is supporting this community-owned and operated business. The Planeterra Foundation helped launch the project and trained up the community to host G Adventures travellers. While you're here, practice Spanish, enjoy authentically-cooked fresh food and hike the nearby trails.
Accommodations: Puesta del Sol Homestay4Optional Activities for Day 26
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27Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde
Take a ferry back to the mainland and cross the border into Costa Rica, finishing up in the cloudforest air of Monteverde.
At 1,400 meters above sea level, Monteverde is literally in the clouds. The Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves are home to diverse and unique flora and fauna. Sloths, monkeys, kinkajous, tapirs and large cats inhabit the area. There are more species of orchids here than anywhere else in the world.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Border Crossing (Nicaragua - Costa Rica)
Be prepared to walk with bags approximately 10 minutes between the Nicaragua and Costa Rica border stations.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Hotel Manakin -
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28Monteverde
Free day in Monteverde. Opt to visit a cloud forest reserve, fly through the jungle canopy via zipline, or tour a coffee plantation.
The day is free to choose from many optional activities. Fly hundreds of meters above the trees on a zip-lining tour, hike through one of the cloud forest reserves, ride a horse in the mountains, visit a coffee/sugar cane farm, tour the cheese factory or check out the orchid garden, serpentarium, or frog pond in town.
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Free Time
The day is free to choose from many optional activities. Fly hundreds of meters above the trees on a zip-lining tour, hike through one of the cloud forest reserves, ride a horse in the mountains, visit a coffee/sugar cane farm, tour the cheese factory or check out the orchid garden, serpentarium, or frog pond in town.
Accommodations: Hotel Manakin8Optional Activities for Day 28
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29Monteverde/La Fortuna
Transfer to La Fortuna along bumpy roads, then break up the journey with a peaceful boat ride on Lake Arenal before a short ride to the town.
The trip from Monteverde to La Fortuna takes us down from the cloud forest and across Costa Rica's largest lake The town of La Fortuna lies at the base of the Arenal Volcano, which dominates the landscape rising to 1670 meters high. The town has become famous as the adventure sports capital of Costa Rica.Choose your adventure! Canyoning, white water rafting, hiking, caving, rafting, horseback riding, paddlebording, kayaking, visiting a wildlife refuge, and even more activities are all possible options for you to choose from while we're here.
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Shared Van
Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Shared Van
Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
Free Time
Free time to enjoy the La Fortuna and Arenal area.
Accommodations: Arenal Backpackers Resort3Optional Activities for Day 29
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30La Fortuna
Free time to enjoy the La Fortuna and Arenal area.
Choose your adventure! Canyoneering, hiking, caving, rafting, horseback riding, paddleboarding, kayaking, visiting a wildlife refuge, and even more activities are all possible options for you to choose from while we're here.
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Free Time
Free time to enjoy the La Fortuna and Arenal area.
Accommodations: Arenal Backpackers Resort7Optional Activities for Day 30
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31La Fortuna/San Jose
Journey through the mountains to the capital for a final night out.
Return to San Jose for our final night out. San Jose has beautiful parks, museums and theatres. Enjoy the view of the surrounding lush mountains from the downtown streets.
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodations: Hotel Lluvia de Oro1Optional Activities for Day 31
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32San Jose
Depart at any time.
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Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins tour:
Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel
Location
5a. Calle Oriente No. 12 Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez 3001 Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala-3001
Other Details
- Laundry, 24-hour Front Desk, Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Caye Caulker
Tropical Paradise Hotel
Location
#1 Luciano St.
Caye Caulker, Belize
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Copan
Hotel Brisas de Copan
Location
Copan, Honduras
Other Details
- 24-hour Front Desk, Wifi, Parking
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Flores
Peten Express Hotel
Location
Calle 30 de Junio, Isla de Flores
Flores, Guatemala
Other Details
- Outdoor Pool, Laundry, Restaurant, Free Internet, Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Granada
Hotel Posada del Sol
Location
Calle El Caimito del parque central 3c. y media al lago Granada, Granda 43000 Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua-43000
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
La Fortuna
Arenal Backpackers Resort
Location
Arenal Volcano main road
3 blocks west from Central park, 68241000
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Leon
Hotel Hellenika
Location
Leon, Nicaragua
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Monteverde
Hotel Manakin
Location
50 mts Oeste del Hotel El Establo
Cerro Plano
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Moyogalpa
Puesta del Sol Homestay
Location
Moyogalpa, Nicaragua
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Panajachel
Kamol Bey
Location
Panajachel, Guatemala
Other Details
- Restaurant, Smoke Free, Wifi, Parking
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Playa El Tunco
Atami Escape Resort
Location
Km. 49, Carretera del Litoral, Tamanique La Libertad, El Salvador.
Playa El Tunco, El Salvador
Other Details
- Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Playa del Carmen
Hotel 12 bees
Location
No. Int. S/N, Calle 12 Bis con, 30 Avenida Nte. Playa del Carmen, 77710
Playa del Carmen, Mexico-77710
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Hotel Colonial
Location
Dirección Avenida 20 entre 2 y 4 Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, México
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Rio Dulce
Hotel Hacienda Tijax
Location
Rio Dulce, Guatemala
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
San Ignacio
Kawoq Hostel
Location
Burns Avenue
San Ignacio, Belize-33326
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
San Jose
Hotel Lluvia de Oro
Location
8 avenue and 31 st street.
From Casa Italia in Los Yoses, 50 meters east and 50 meters north., Hotel Lluvia de Oro (Anexo de Boutique Hotel Casa Orquideas)
San Jose, Costa Rica
Other Details
- Laundry, Free Internet, Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
San Juan La Laguna
Rupalaj Kistalin Posada Homestay
Location
San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Suchitoto
Posada Alta Vista
Location
Av. 15 de Septiembre # 8, Barrio El Centro
Suchitoto, El Salvador
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins tour:
Group Size
Max 18, avg 16.
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San IgnacioYour G for Good Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar", LivingstonYour G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La LagunaYour G for Good Moment: Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay, Isla de OmetepeYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Discover Moment: Playa del CarmenYour Discover Moment: Caye CaulkerYour Discover Moment: Antigua GuatemalaYour Big Night Out Moment: Antigua GuatemalaYour Big Night Out Moment: GranadaYour Discover Moment: GranadaYour Discover Moment: MonteverdeYour Discover Moment: La Fortuna. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walks in Antigua, Leon, and Granada. Beach time in Caye Caulker and El Tunco. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Highlights
Relax on white-sand beaches, explore the Mayan ruins of Copan and Tikal, bargain at the local markets of colourful colonial Antigua, meet some local friends at a local homestay in Guatemala, visit seven countries in a month.
Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Playa del Carmen- Cenote Visit (40-60USD per person)- Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person)- Coco Bongo Disco and Show (90USD per person)Tulum- Tulum Ruins VisitAkumal- Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person)Caye Caulker- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour- Bike with Purpose Rental (1-30USD per person)- Fishing (250-450USD per person)- Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60USD per person)Xunantunich- Xunantunich Visit (65USD per person)Barton Creek- Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (120USD per person)Caves Branch- Cave Tubing (95USD per person)San Ignacio- Horseback Riding (80USD per person)Caracol- Caracol Ruins Tour (125USD per person)Actun Tunichil Muknal- Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (140USD per person)Antigua Guatemala- Salsa Lesson (10USD per person)- Cycling (30-50USD per person)- ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person)- Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person)- Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person)- Acatenango Volcano Climb (145USD per person)- Massage (30-60USD per person)- Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (25USD per person)- Pacaya Volcano HikePanajachel- MassageLago de Atitlan- Kayaking- SwimmingSan Juan La Laguna- ShoppingCopan- Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (50USD per person)- Entrance - Copan Ruins (25USD per person)Playa El Tunco- Surfing Lesson (60USD per person)Granada- Masaya Volcano Day Excursion (40USD per person)- Mi Museo Cultural Museum (5USD per person)- Hiking- Laguna de Apoyo Visit (35USD per person)Masaya- Market ExplorationIsla de Ometepe- Swimming (Free)- Hike Concepcion Volcano (45USD per person)- Ometepe Island Cultural and Pre-Columbian Petroglyphs Tour (45USD per person)- Ojo de Agua (Swimming Hole) (10-15USD per person)Monteverde- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (35-50USD per person)- Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20USD per person)- Sky Walk (55USD per person)- Ziplining - CASEM Coop Visit- Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40USD per person)- Monteverde Horseback Riding (45USD per person)La Fortuna- Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person)- Ecotermales Hot Springs (64USD per person)- Mountain Biking (79USD per person)- Birdwatching- Horseback Riding (59USD per person)- Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90USD per group)- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (65-133USD per person)Sarapiqui- Sarapiqui River Rafting (99USD per person)
Accommodation Summary
Simple hotels/hostels (28 nts, most multi-share), homestay (3 nts)
Meals Included
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. Please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
What is the group leader like?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
International Flights
No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking.
Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
Notes
Important note for Nicaragua: New regulations now require visas for certain nationalities, including Australian and New Zealand passport holders. Requirements can change at short notice, so all travelers should check with the nearest consulate or official sources before travel.
Checklist
Costa Rica Water Activities:o Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)o Sport Sandals or Water Shoes (if you plan to do waterfall rappelling and/or rafting)Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
Are there any additional packing suggestions I should consider?
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying and handling your own luggage.
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Service Level
Basic: Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Trip Specific Responsible Travel
On this tour you may have the opportunity to visit the following G Adventures for Good projects:OPEN WINDOWS FOUNDATION Open Windows is a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities for children in the community of San Miguel Dueñas. Programs offered by Open Windows are free and have supported over1,500 children in the areas of literacy, computer skills, tutoring and art with priority given to those who have greater financial need. A scholarship program is offered to children who show great interest in learning and strong dedication to studying and for those in need of medical support, a health clinic is open free to the community twice each month.Although the town of San Miguel Duenas is situated just twenty minutes from the wealthy tourist center of Antigua, it does not benefit from its proximity. It has a substantially lower standard of living (the average monthly income is less than $80, and many homes do not have running water or electricity) and level of education. The need to improve education is huge. In Guatemala the literacy level is only 71%, the average child completes only five and a half years of school, more than half fail 1st grade, and only 1% of the population reads for pleasure.San Miguel Duenas is an agricultural town of 12,000 people, of which 4,000 are school-aged children and yet only 2,000 attend school. The rest do not go for various financial and cultural reasons. Instead of attending school many children must help provide for their families by picking coffee. This has resulted in an exceptionally low literacy rate in this community. There are NO other libraries or computer centers in San Miguel Dueñas (not even the four local schools have either of these facilities). Open Windows, therefore, aims to improve the living conditions of the economically deprived children from in and around the town, by providing access to important educational resources through its services which the community has come to depend on.How You Can HelpEach year we work with the staff of Open Windows to identify the needs of the project. G Adventures pays all administration costs so that 100% of each donation goes to the projects we support. It costs $500 USD to send one child to school for one year. This provides enough funds to cover the cost of the child’s uniform, school fees, books and school supplies. Highschool is six years in duration which means that by raising just $3,000 USD we can help one child further their education giving them the confidence and ability to access better jobs and create a brighter future.While our goal is to raise funds to support the Open Windows Scholarship program, travellers can also help make a difference by visiting the Open Windows project while on your G Adventures tour and donating the following items: • School supplies (i.e. pens, pencils, notebooks) • Art supplies (i.e. yarn, crochete hooks, paint) • Children’s clothes (i.e. T-shirts) • Running shoes (new and used) • Mouse pads and earphones to be used with the computers • Toys to be used for the reading points program • Over the counter medicine to be used in the health clinic (i.e. Tylenol, cough medicine etc.)It is possible to visit this project on most tours that pass through Antigua, Guatemala. To arrange a visit please speak to your G Adventures CEO who can arrange this for you.CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION The Cornerstone Foundation is a registered non-profit humanitarian service organization that offers a variety of valuable programs to people in need in the small town of San Ignacio, Belize.The programs offered through the Cornerstone Foundation have constantly been evolving and are based on specific needs within the community. Relief & AidThrough this program seniors, the ill and disabled are supported by a weekly food program whereby food such as rice, beans and meat when available are delivered to their homes. Children whose families cannot afford to provide them with food at lunch are able to participate in Cornerstones’ basic but nutritious lunch feeding program.HIV/AIDS EducationHIV infection in Belize is the highest in Central America. This program collaborates closely with other local efforts to raise community awareness of high-risk behaviors, provides support for those who are living with AIDS, and conducts activities to change attitudes and reduce stigmatization. Women's IssuesSupporting the move of local women towards greater independence and self-sufficiency is the focus of this program. Self-esteem building, ending domestic violence, training peer counselors, and teaching job skills are part of this program.Disabilities This program serves individuals, families, caregivers, teachers and others, helping to meet the physical, social, emotional, and material needs of the disabled. Belize has minimal information about special needs, limited physical therapy, nearly no equipment, and few professionals trained to work with learning and other disabilities.Literacy Although English is the country's official language, most Belizeans grow up speaking local indigenous languages instead. Cornerstone's Literacy and English Second Language (ESL) classes are offered to children, adults, developmentally disabled students which improves their ability to participate more fully in Belizean society and the economy. How You Can HelpEach year we work with the staff of Cornerstone to identify the needs of their programs. In the past we have supported Cornerstone’s Literacy and Disabilities programs and with your support we can help with continued annual donations through the Planeterra Foundation. G Adventures pays all administration costs so that 100% of each donation goes to the projects we support.It is possible to visit the Cornerstone project office on some tours that pass through San Ignacio, Belize. To arrange a visit please speak to your G Adventures CEO.For more information about these projects and/or to make a donation please visit our website at www.planeterra.org or contact us at info@planeterra.org
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