60 days in Central America Itinerary

A long-established beach community, Playas del Coco has developed a reputation as a favored spot for young travelers and locals to let loose by the sea.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Cafe Tio Leo and Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Playas del Coco: Liberia (Nahua & Costa Rica'n Art Craft). Spend the 3rd (Thu) among the fascinating landscape of Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja. Next up on the itinerary: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Hermosa, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and view the masterpieces at Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts.

To find more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Playas del Coco trip planning site.

Brisbane, Australia to Playas del Coco is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -16 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tamarindo.

Surfing remains the main reason to take a trip to Tamarindo, as the beachside town is mostly known for its excellent waves.

Step off the beaten path and head to Pura Aventura and Playa Conchal. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tamarindo: Nosara (Playa Guiones, Room Escape Games, &more) and Samara Beach (in Playa Samara). There's still lots to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, see Off-Road Tours, stop by Cheboards, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Tamarindo trip planning app.

Drive from Playas del Coco to Tamarindo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive to Monteverde.

Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Curi Cancha Reserve and Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, relax and rejuvenate at Monteverde Massage Center, admire the natural beauty at Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas), and get to know the resident critters at The Bat Jungle.

To find ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Monteverde trip planner.

Traveling by car from Tamarindo to Monteverde takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Jaco.

A seaside resort town with plenty of entertaining distractions along its attractive coastline, Jaco has long been a major tourist destination on the central Pacific coast.

Step off the beaten path and head to Off-Road Tours and Nature & Wildlife Tours. When in Jaco, make a side trip to see Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Santa Teresa, approximately Santa Teresa away. And it doesn't end there: push the limits with an extreme tour, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Carara National Park.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Jaco online tour planner.

Traveling by car from Monteverde to Jaco takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Uvita.

Ideal for visitors looking to escape Costa Rica's busy beaches, Uvita offers a serene atmosphere and plenty of uncrowded sand for a leisurely vacation.

Step off the beaten path and head to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. And it doesn't end there: glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, stroll through Uvita Beach, see Off-Road Tours, and look for gifts at Mama Toucan's Natural and Organic Food Store.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Uvita day trip site.

Traveling by car from Jaco to Uvita takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Manuel Antonio.

The rainforest meets the sea at Manuel Antonio National Park, a small but scenic natural preserve on the west coast of Costa Rica.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Raindrop Spa. Take a break from Manuel Antonio with a short trip to Rainmaker Park in Parrita, about 46 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Manuel Antonio, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, experience rural life at Manuel Antonio Bee Farm Tour, and take in the waterfront at Marina Pez Vela.

You can plan Manuel Antonio trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.

You can drive from Uvita to Manuel Antonio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to go by car to La Fortuna de San Carlos.

Set against the backdrop of the imposing Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos offers visitors a chance to explore diverse natural landscapes and sample some delicious local produce.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Proyecto Asis and Food Tours. Change things up with a short trip to Butterfly Conservatory - Arenal in El Castillo (about 38 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, see Off-Road Tours, explore the activities along Lake Arenal, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos vacation builder tool.

Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna de San Carlos takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can fly to Panama City.

Arguably the most modern of Central American cities, Panama City boasts a shimmering skyline of glass skyscrapers.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Room Escape Games and Panama La Vieja. There's much more to do: visit Casco Viejo, wander the streets of Cinta Costera, get great views at Ancon Hill, and make a trip to Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador).

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Panama City sightseeing planning site.

Traveling by flight from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Panama City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In September, daytime highs in Panama City are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to San Ignacio.

The cultural hub of the district, San Ignacio neatly blends tourism and tradition, expats and indigenous peoples into a convincingly authentic, but modern and welcoming inland town.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Horseback Riding Tours and Cahal Pech. Explore San Ignacio's surroundings by going to The Belize Zoo (in La Democracia) and Blue Hole National Park (in Belmopan). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Green Iguana Conservation Project, take in the exciting artwork at Cappello's Art Gallery, delve into the distant past at Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

For ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read San Ignacio day trip planning tool.

You can do a combination of flight, ferry, and bus from Panama City to San Ignacio in 9.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference when traveling from Panama City to San Ignacio is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Placencia.

Once a humble fishing village, Placencia has been transformed into a leading tourist destination, with its focus primarily on outdoor activity and natural exploration.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Laughing Bird Caye National Park. Keep things going the next day: step off the mainland to explore Pumpkin Caye, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then view the masterpieces at Lola Art Studio.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Placencia journey planner.

Traveling by car from San Ignacio to Placencia takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Placencia sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to San Pedro.

San Pedro evolved from small fishing village and now represents one of the most visited locations in Belize.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Shark Ray Alley. Spend the 15th (Fri) exploring nature at Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience.

Before you visit San Pedro, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by flight from Placencia to San Pedro takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, daytime highs in San Pedro are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Roatan.

The largest of the Bay Islands, Roatan is the most developed and the most popular among its neighbors.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Sun Divers and Half Moon Bay. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Roatan Island Brewing Co., stroll through West Bay Beach, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Roatan planner.

Traveling by flight from San Pedro to Roatan takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, daytime highs in Roatan are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly to San Salvador.

The country's capital, San Salvador sits in a scenic position surrounded by impressive volcanoes.

San Salvador is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia El Rosario, get engrossed in the history at Museo del Ferrocarril y Parque Tematico, examine the collection at Museo Nacional de Antropología Dr. David J. Guzman, and explore the world behind art at Art Museum of El Salvador.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our San Salvador online travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Roatan to San Salvador takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Roatan in September: high temperatures in San Salvador hover around 34°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.