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Mexico to Costa Rica (Playa del Carmen → San Jose)

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The route from Playa del Carmen, Mexico to San José, Costa Rica takes travellers through two of Latin America's most celebrated destinations. Playa del Carmen sits on the Yucatán's Riviera Maya, known for its turquoise Caribbean waters, cenote diving, ancient Mayan ruins like Tulum and Chichén Itzá, and a lively beach town atmosphere along the famous Quinta Avenida. San José, Costa Rica's bustling capital, serves as the gateway to a country renowned for its biodiversity, cloud forests, active volcanoes, wildlife, and world-class surfing and zip-lining. Together, this overland and air corridor is a popular path for adventurers exploring the breadth of Central American culture, nature, and coastline.

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Mexico to Costa Rica (Playa del Carmen → San Jose) · 32 days

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Epic Mexico to Costa Rica: Self-Launched Adventure

This self-launched version of Intrepid's Epic Mexico to Costa Rica adventure takes you through six countries — Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica — over 32 incredible days. You'll swap the group tour markup for local buses, budget guesthouses, and self-booked activities, experiencing the same ruins, rainforests, volcanoes, and Caribbean islands for a fraction of the price. From Tulum's cenotes and Tikal's jungle temples to Lake Atitlán's Mayan villages and Ometepe's volcanic peaks, this route is one of Central America's great backpacker journeys. Costs are approximate estimates per person based on current budget traveller rates.

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