The Best Places In North And Central America To Visit In 2024

There’s so much to love about North and Central America, from ancient ruins to glorious golden beaches and tropical rainforests teeming with quirky creatures. Here are our top tips for the places you need to visit with Culture Trip in 2024.

Aerial shot of Puerto Angelito in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido – The Complete Mexico Experience

It’s hard to nail Mexico down to just one destination. This sprawling nation has something for just about every traveller, which we’ve tried to encapsulate in our Complete Mexico Experience tour. The trip includes a deep-dive into Mexico City and a visit to the charming city of Puebla, but if there’s one Mexican region we want to spotlight in 2024 it’s the state of Oaxaca, which dominates the second half of this itinerary. The state capital, of the same name, is regarded as the culinary capital of Mexico. You’ll get to find this out for yourself as you learn how to make fresh tortilla, take part in an authentic cooking class and a mezcal tasting session – the majority of this smoky spirit is made in the region. The other notable joy of this region is Puerto Escondido, its stunning Pacific resort town, lined with gorgeous golden stretches of sand. After exploring the ancient ruins of Monte Albán, you’ll have two full days at a luxurious beach resort to enjoy coastal bliss in southwestern Mexico – that said, we won’t blame you if you want to extend your stay here further.

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Next available from 24th Feb 2024

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STARTS AT

Mexico City, Mexico

ENDS AT

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

14

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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A view through shrubbery of Arenal Volcano, in Costa Rica, surrounded with clouds in the sky

Arenal Volcano National Park – The Real Costa Rica

Choosing our favourite part of Costa Rica is like picking a favourite child. The diverse landscapes of this extraordinary country are utterly spellbinding, but if there’s one we want to shout about in 2024, it’s Arenal Volcano National Park. This luscious region is covered in greenery – populated by an array of cute creatures – and dominated by the presence of its namesake volcano. The behemoth of Arenal powers a range of natural hot springs throughout the region, so you can take a refreshing soak while staring at the power source itself. Our eight-day Costa Rica itinerary starts in Arenal, where you’ll stay at a spa resort, sip on world class coffee and go sloth spotting in the rainforest. Honourable mentions go to our next two destinations – the magical cloud forests of Monteverde and the laid-back surf vibes of Tamarindo.

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Next available from 6th Apr 2024

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STARTS AT

San Jose, Costa Rica

ENDS AT

Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Aldama Street Parroquia Archangel church Dome Steeple San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Cities of Central Mexico – Authentic Central Mexico

Back in Mexico, we simply had to give a mention to some of the country’s most intoxicatingly beautiful towns and cities, many of which can be found in the central heartlands of Queretaro and Guanajuato. This eight-day tour is an ode to these scenic cities, which share a common theme of two obvious things – easy on the eye Spanish colonial architecture and a key historical role in the rise of independent Mexico. Having thoroughly explored the food, art and ancient history of Mexico City, we’ll visit Querétaro – where Mexico’s current constitution was passed – and the magical Baroque streets of San Miguel de Allende. You’ll learn about a key moment in the Mexican revolution at Dolores Hidalgo and sip on fine wines in the vineyards of Cuna de Tierra before reaching Guanajuato itself. By the time we tuck into a delicious farewell dinner, you’ll feel culturally enriched, your camera roll will be overflowing and your appetite will be more than satisfied – that’s the Mexican way!

From US$2299

Next available from 10th Feb 2024

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STARTS AT

Mexico City, Mexico

ENDS AT

Mexico City, Mexico

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

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STYLE

Discovery

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