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You will be amazed at the hidden gems you can find in Belize and Costa Rica.
Belize is not your typical Caribbean beach vacation. Be ready to be wow’ed by the Mayan ceremonial center of Xunantunich, the sandy beach lifestyle in Placencia or the tropical jungle canopies in Lamanai. Make your transfer a scenic flight for an aerial view of the stunning landscape below or enjoy a scenic flight tour over the Blue Hole. For the truly adventurous, join a scuba tour to the Blue Hole and the second largest barrier reef in the world. Visit between March and June for a chance to swim with the Whale Sharks.
Costa Rica is a tropical playground that is perfect for couples and families who enjoy nature and adventure. It has coastlines along the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and an interior with rugged mountains, lush rainforest, dormant and active volcanoes, rivers, waterfalls, many national parks and abundant wildlife. Choose from the variety of incredible adventures available in this nature lovers paradise and discover local culture. For those looking for an escape including unspoiled landscapes and authentic experiences, this is absolute paradise! Sustainability is also a way of life in Costa Rica, with 93% of its electricity coming from renewable resources.
Learn about ‘Pura Vida’ (poo-rah vee-dah) which translates to ‘pure life’ but this famous Costa Rican phrase means much more. Pura Vida is a way of life, a feeling and perspective that captures how they cherish simple life pleasures and find joy in small things. You might even find the secret to a longer life in Costa Rica, Guanacoste is known as one of the world’s Blue Zones, where people tend to live longer and lead healthier lives.
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From the deep Maya history of Belize to the world-famous isthmus of Panama linking the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and Costa Rica’s renowned surf breaks, Central America dazzles travellers with lush greenery, nature and biodiversity reserves, ancient architecture, smoking volcanoes, pristine beaches and more. Discover the countries bordered by Mexico and Colombia, are between two oceans, and offer visitors a diverse mix of people and culture, have an abundance of outdoor adventures, and are safe and fun for couples and families alike.
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The southernmost tip of North America, a small strip of land known as Central America, is comprised of seven tropical countries that are filled with exotic wildlife, vast and lush landscapes, cloud forests, colonial towns, protected natural parks, world-heritage sites and ancient ruins. These are Latin-American countries that primarily speak American dialects of Spanish as well as English, yet also have some groups that speak their native indigenous languages such as Garifuna.