{"id":6383,"date":"2018-03-08T09:40:58","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T15:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcentroamerica.com\/packages\/the-best-of-nicaragua-costa-rica-and-panama\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T05:58:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:58:36","slug":"the-best-of-nicaragua-costa-rica-and-panama","status":"publish","type":"package","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcentroamerica.com\/en\/tours\/the-best-of-nicaragua-costa-rica-and-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"The best of Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Enjoy\u00a0paradisiac beaches<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0nature parks<\/strong>, walking on suspension bridges, flying through the trees, sandboarding down a volcano, and relaxing in thermal waters.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 1<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Arrival at the International airport in\u00a0Managua<\/strong>. Meet and greet by one of our representatives, transfer will be provided to the hotel for your first night in Nicaragua. Overnight at Los Robles Hotel, standard room. Breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 2<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Discover the ruins of Nicaragua\u2019s first capital founded in 1524 by the Spaniards. Visit the\u00a0Ruins of Le\u00f3n Viejo<\/a>, declared World Site Heritage by UNESCO in 2000.\u00a0Leon\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong>\u00a0is the largest religious colonial building in Central America. Visit to San Jacinto Mud Pools, overviewing Nicaragua\u2019s impressive volcanic chain. Overnight at El Convento, standard room. Breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 3<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Sandboarding<\/strong>, an extreme sport born in Nicaragua is offered at\u00a0Cerro Negro active volcano<\/strong>. Climb Cerro Negro accompanied by an instructor. Descending is probably the most fun part of the tour: you will be able to descend the steep sand slope of the volcano on a special board similar to snowboarding, using they volcanic material to reduce speed. Overnight at El Convento, standard room. Breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 4<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Drive south to reach\u00a0Granada<\/a>, the nicest colonial city of Nicaragua. Explore the famous city of Granada, founded in 1524 by the Spaniards. Considered\u00a0one of the prettiest cities in Latin America<\/strong>, Granada features delightful Spanish-style houses with large wooden doors opening onto cool interior patios. Enjoy a delicious lunch on your own at \u201cLa Calzada.\u201d Afternoon hike in the\u00a0Masaya Volcano<\/strong>\u00a0National Park. Overnight at Los Patios, standard room. Breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 5<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Located only 10 km from Granada, the\u00a0Mombacho Volcano<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the most prominent volcanoes in Nicaragua. Explore a breathtaking view of the tropical forest of the Mombacho Volcano and enjoy a pleasant Canopy Zip Line Tour while enjoying close contact with nature. Overnight at Los Patios, standard room. Breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 6<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
After breakfast, transfer to\u00a0Pe\u00f1as Blancas<\/strong>\u00a0(Costa Rica border crossing). Continue to\u00a0Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja National Park<\/a>, named after the active Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja Volcano. In here you will also find fumaroles and boiling mud pools, steam vents, and sulfurous hot springs with therapeutic properties. Overnight at Hacienda Guachipel\u00edn, superior room. Breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 7<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Enjoy a day full of adventure<\/strong>! Choose your preferred activity among the Canyon Canopy tour, Waterfalls Canyoning tour, Tubing adventure, thermal waters, hot springs, horseback riding, cowboy for one day, walking tours in the park, or whatever you like, including a buffet-lunch at our restaurant. Overnight at Hacienda Guachipel\u00edn, superior room. Breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 8<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Bus transfer to Arenal. Late afternoon visits to the trails of El Silencio and the volcanic thermal mineral pools at Tabac\u00f3n Hot Springs, where you can enjoy a healthy and relaxing soak and enjoy of a delicious dinner. Overnight at the\u00a0Volcano Lodge<\/strong>, superior room or similar, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 9<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Arenal Hanging Bridges<\/strong>\u00a0is a private natural reserve with almost 250 hectares of tropical rainforest. Hike and experience the two-mile loop trail crossing fifteen bridges, ranging from 16 to 330 feet long. You can also do all the walking by yourself with the help of a map. Overnight at Volcano Lodge, superior room or similar, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 10<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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After breakfast, continue to Manuel Antonio on the lovely\u00a0Pacific Coast of Costa Rica<\/strong>. Spend the afternoon at the wonderful and ample beaches and enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the nice restaurants (not included). Overnight at El Parador Hotel, tropical room, breakfast included.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 11<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Private Manuel Antonio National Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a guided hike through the 34-year old\u00a0Manuel Antonio National Park<\/a>\u00a0and learn more about the exuberant flora and fauna. A snack will be served during the tour. Afterwards, you may remain in the park and enjoy the beach and take a swim in the crystal-clear water. Overnight at El Parador Hotel, tropical room, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 12<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Transfer to\u00a0Esquinas Rainforest Lodge<\/strong>, hidden in the jungle of remote\u00a0Piedras Blancas National Park<\/strong>\u00a0in southern Costa Rica. The lodge is surrounded by thousands of acres of untouched wilderness. It is a retreat for nature lovers wishing to experience the sounds of a tropical rainforest in a tranquil atmosphere. Enjoy the free afternoon at the hotel, or take an optional tour. Overnight at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, standard room, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 13<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Transfer to\u00a0Paso Canoas<\/strong>\u00a0border crossing, get your passport stamped and then head towards\u00a0Boquete<\/strong>. This lovely mountain village is situated in the highlands of Panam\u00e1. Enjoy the free afternoon and explore the village, and enjoy the eternal spring climate up in the mountains. Overnight at the Finca Lerida Coffee Plantation & Boutique Hotel, deluxe room, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 14<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Giant Millenary Quercus Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n

This amazing hike begins in a Nature Reserve that belongs to\u00a0Bar\u00fa Volcano National Park<\/a>, it retraces the steps of pre-Columbian Indians into a remote virgin cloud forest, surrounding the perimeter of\u00a0Bar\u00fa Volcano<\/strong>, habitat of five of the most ancient trees in Panam\u00e1. Overnight at Finca Lerida Coffee Plantation & Boutique Hotel, deluxe room, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 15<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
You will be taken from Boquete to\u00a0Isla Col\u00f3n<\/strong>\u00a0on the paradisiacal\u00a0Bocas del Toro<\/a>\u00a0archipelago. This transfer starts with a lovely 3 \u00bd-hour drive through the highlands and down to the Caribbean coast where you board a boat to Bocas del Toro. Overnight at Hotel Playa Tortuga, standard room, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 16<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Free day at leisure to spend in\u00a0Bocas del Toro<\/strong>. Take advantage of this free day and participate in one of the optional tours such as snorkeling, dolphin watching, hiking, or just relax at the beach. Overnight at Hotel Playa Tortuga, standard room, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 17<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Local flight from Bocas del Toro back to\u00a0Panam\u00e1 City<\/a>. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Panam\u00e1 City. Enjoy an\u00a0evening out in the vibrant and lively<\/strong>\u00a0capital often compared to Miami. Overnight at Tryp Panam\u00e1 Hotel, standard room, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 18<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
After a transfer to Flamenco Marina, the tour starts with a motor coach ride to Gamboa, where you will board the cruise ship and navigate through the locks of the\u00a0Panam\u00e1 Canal<\/a>, considered one of the engineering Wonders of the World. Overnight at Tryp Panam\u00e1 Hotel, standard room, breakfast included.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 19<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the\u00a0Tocumen Airport for your international flight back home. End of services.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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