{"id":6661,"date":"2017-11-10T11:27:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T17:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcentroamerica.com\/packages\/nicaragua-costa-rica-and-panama\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T17:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T23:22:31","slug":"nicaragua-costa-rica-panama","status":"publish","type":"package","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcentroamerica.com\/en\/tours\/nicaragua-costa-rica-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For 15 days you will travel through\u00a0Nicaragua, Panam\u00e1<\/strong>, and\u00a0Costa Rica<\/strong>, visiting\u00a0colonial cities<\/strong>,\u00a0national parks<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0volcanoes<\/strong>, and learning about the Spanish influence in the continent.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 1<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Upon arrival at Managua airport, you will be received by our representative and taken to the hotel in the\u00a0city of Managua<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 2<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Transfer to the city of\u00a0Le\u00f3n<\/a>, visit to the\u00a0Basilica of the Assumption<\/strong>, declared as\u00a0World Heritage Site<\/strong>\u00a0by UNESCO. The remains of Rub\u00e9n Dario and other important personalities of history rest here. Visit the Rub\u00e9n Dario house-museum and the art center, Foundation Ortiz-Gurdi\u00e1n.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 3<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Transfer to the\u00a0city of Granada<\/a>. On the way, visit to the\u00a0Masaya Volcano National Park<\/a>. The road takes us to the edge of the active Santiago crater. Continue to the\u00a0Handicrafts Market<\/a>, where you can find carved crafts, traditional clothing, ceramics and local gastronomy. Panoramic tour of the city of Granada.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 4<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Day tour of the\u00a0Islets<\/strong>\u00a0of Granada, an archipelago of more than 300 islands located in\u00a0Lake Cocibolca<\/a>. You will enjoy beautiful landscapes of the\u00a0Mombacho Volcano<\/strong>\u00a0and the flora and fauna of the islands. Back to Granada, visit to\u00a0La Merced Church<\/strong>. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Visit to the San Francisco Museum and Convent with its collection of historical objects and paintings.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 5<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Transfer to\u00a0Pe\u00f1as Blancas<\/strong>\u00a0border crossing. Our representative in Costa Rica will provide you with transfer to\u00a0Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 6<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Optional tours around\u00a0Rinc\u00f3n de La Vieja<\/strong>. The representative can give you more information upon arrival.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 7<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Morning at leisure for activities or relaxation. Afternoon transfer to\u00a0La Fortuna, Arenal<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 8<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
In the afternoon, hike in\u00a0Arenal and Tabac\u00f3n Hot Springs<\/strong>. The hike on one of the trails of\u00a0Arenal Volcano<\/strong>\u00a0will give us the opportunity to enjoy the forest of the area. End the visit to the Tabac\u00f3n Hot Springs with a warm bath in the thermo-mineral waters, with the option of a relaxing spa.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 9<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
At 1:00 pm the representative will pick you up and transfer you to\u00a0Sarapiqu\u00ed<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 10<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Transfer to\u00a0Tirimbina<\/strong>, where you can enjoy the chocolate tour. In two and a half hours, you can discover the secrets and wonders of chocolate. It is important to mention that the cultivated area of\u00a0Cacao<\/strong>\u00a0is NOT for commercial use and was originally cultivated in the traditional way.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 11<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Early morning departure from the hotel for Sixaola (Costa Rica-Panam\u00e1 border) The trip lasts approximately five hours. Then you will be welcomed by our representative in\u00a0Bocas del Toro<\/strong>\u00a0(Panam\u00e1) to take you to Almirante, where you will board a boat that will take you to the wonderful Isla Col\u00f3n (this part of the transfer takes about two hours).<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 12<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Visit to\u00a0Coral Cay<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Zapatillas Cay<\/strong>\u00a0which are protected zones, located 40 minutes\u00a0 from downtown Bocas (by boat). Ideal place to\u00a0snorkel<\/strong>, watch dolphins, corals and marine life accompanied by white sand that give the best impression of true paradise.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 13<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Transfer to the local airport for your flight to Panam\u00e1 City. Upon arrival, departure to\u00a0Lake Alajuela<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Chagres National Park<\/strong>\u00a0to visit the indigenous community of Ember\u00e1. The indigenous people will tell you about their culture and history, as well as show you the different techniques they use to create their handicrafts, the medical use of plants, and their lifestyle in general. Return to the city \u2013 Check-in at the hotel.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 14<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
We leave at\u00a06:15<\/strong>\u00a0am to board the railroad that crosses the\u00a0Soberan\u00eda National Park<\/strong>\u00a0bordering the Panama Canal and that will take us to Col\u00f3n (Atlantic side). On arrival, transportation will take us to\u00a0Portobelo<\/strong>\u00a0to visit one of the most important fortifications of the colonial period. Visit the church of\u00a0San Felipe<\/strong>\u00a0known by the Black Christ that is devotion of many people in the area, especially since most the inhabitants are Afro-Antilles descendants. Return to the city in the afternoon.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 15<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Departure for the\u00a0Miraflores Locks<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Panam\u00e1 Canal<\/strong>\u00a0to learn about the history of this magnificent man-made wonder. Continue to Casco Antiguo, declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, featuring historical places such as the\u00a0Golden Altar<\/strong>, Plaza de Francia, Las B\u00f3vedas, among others. Transfer to the international airport.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Activities included<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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