Coatimundi crossing a jungle road with cyclist
 
 
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Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama

Tripcode: MUC

Countries visited: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama

Adult Group Holidays Moderate / Challenging Cycling Wildlife Culture Premium Departure

Discover Central America's natural wonders, colonial cities and friendly people by bike

Cyclist passing bullock cart, Ometepe Island, Lago Nicaragua

Central America's narrow isthmus lends itself perfectly to exploration on two wheels.

Starting in the graceful colonial city of Granada and ending in bustling Panama City, our route takes us into Costa Rica's steamy cloud forests, alongside several active volcanoes and to the tropical island paradise of Bocas del Toro.

The rainforest is home to an incredible variety of wildlife including iguanas, coatis, toucans, colourful butterflies and birds. We explore the island of Ometepe in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, search for Howler monkeys whilst rafting on the Tenorio River and snorkel Panama's reefs.

At local markets we learn about the traditional handicrafts of the region and see a Panama Hat maker at work.

Our journey ends with a ride along the impressive Panama Canal to see the famous Miraflores Locks in action!

 

What makes this trip responsible?

On this trip we cycle through a number of remote areas and make stops at small, rural schools to distribute small supplies of pencils and crayons. We also visit a handicraft market on this trip that is run by local artisans. Money spent here directly benefits the community and encourages artisans to keep the culture and traditions of the region alive. 

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Countries visited: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama

CYCLE NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA & PANAMA
Day 1
Fly to Managua; transfer to historic Granada.
Day 2
Short ride along shore of Lake Nicaragua; afternoon visit artisan market and Masaya Volcano N.P.
Day 3
To Catarina for views of Apoyo Lagoon; ride through Pueblos Blancos towards Pan-American Highway; ferry to Ometepe Island.
Day 4
Ferry to mainland and ride to San Juan del Sur on the Pacific Coast.
Day 5
Ride to the Pan-Am Highway then transfer to Canas in Costa Rica.
Day 6
Morning raft trip on Tenorio River; transfer to Lake Arenal and cycle around lake.
Day 7
Cycle to La Fortuna, near Arenal Volcano.
Day 8
Ride through jungle near La Fortuna; evening visit thermal springs.
Day 9
Ride down to the tropical lowlands; transfer or cycle to Cahuita on the Caribbean coast.
Day 10
Cycle alongside banana plantations to Panama border; transfer to Bocas del Toro Islands.
Day 11
Free day for diving, snorkelling, dolphin spotting or cycling!
Day 12
Return to the mainland; transfer to Fortuna Dam; fast descent to Pan-Am Highway; transfer to Santiago passing traditional indigenous villages.
Day 13
Ride through tropical lowland forest around Santiago; transfer to Panama City, see Panama Hat production.
Day 14
Ride along Panama Canal from Miraflores Locks to Lake Gatun.
Day 15
Depart Panama City.
Day 16
Arrive London.
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