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Top Central America & the Caribbean Budget Homestays & Cultural Immersion Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Our 43 most popular Central America & the Caribbean Budget Homestays & Cultural Immersion Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 10 tour companies. 42 reviews.

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Classic Mexico Adventure
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Classic Mexico Adventure

By G Adventures
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Climb the pyramid of the sun at teotihuacan
  • Sample mezcal at a local distillery
  • Explore the ruins at palanque
  • Lounge on the incredible beach of playa del carmen

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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$2,327
14 days From$1,724
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Essential Central Mexico
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Essential Central Mexico

By G Adventures
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Relax on the pacific beaches in puerto vallarta
  • Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in guadalajara
  • Soak in the history of guanajuato and san miguel de allende
  • Eat incredible food and regional delicacies from this part of mexico

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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$1,365
9 days From$1,012
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Mexico Coast-to-Coast: Puerto Vallarta to the Mayan Riviera
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Mexico Coast-to-Coast: Puerto Vallarta to the Mayan Riviera

By G Adventures
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in guadalajara
  • Soak up history in the colonial towns of guanajuato and san miguel de allende
  • Climb the pyramid of the sun at teotihuacan
  • Explore the ruins at palanque

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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$3,779
22 days From$2,799
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The Many Sides of Mexico: Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca
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The Many Sides of Mexico: Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca

By G Adventures
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in guadalajara
  • Climb the pyramid of the sun at teotihuacan
  • Sample mezcal at a local distillery
  • Try one of the delicious varieties of mole in mexico's gastronomic heartland

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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$2,591
15 days From$1,919
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Highlights of the Yucatan
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Highlights of the Yucatan

By G Adventures
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Chill out on the beaches of isla holbox
  • See the massive pyramid at chichen itzá on a guided tour
  • Stay in a small mayan pueblo and taste the delicious regional yucatan food
  • Cool off from the heat and swim in the freshwater pools of the cenotes

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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$1,457
8 days From$1,079
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Panama City & Chiriqui
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Panama City & Chiriqui

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Boquete, Panama City

Highlights

  • Discovery Boat Trip on the Gulf of Chiriqui

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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8 days From$2,101
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Costa Rica: Leaving My Footprint
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Costa Rica: Leaving My Footprint

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit to Obras del Espiritu Santo
  • Full-day Maleku Reserve Tour
  • Volunteer Program Tour at Proyecto Asis

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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8 days From$2,584
Price updated 1 year+ ago
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All-Inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island (Adults Only)
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All-Inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island (Adults Only)

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Nassau

Highlights

  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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5 days From$2,267
Price was last confirmed this year
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Rose G

Oct 2018

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Convenience of payments is not worth the stress.

So far, our experience has not been great. We booked, everyone was fabulous, we were excited! I was offered an additional $100 off of my trip and $45 off the price ...

Tour:  Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins

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Roia

Feb 2017

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I went on my first EF trip solo to Belize and it was absolutely amazing!

I went on my first EF trip solo to Belize and it was absolutely amazing! Efrain was our tour director and he was wonderful! He was very funny and approachable if you...

Tour:  Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins

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Miranda

Jan 2017

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I highly recommend booking with EF and going on the Belize trip!

A couple weeks ago I went on the Belize tour as my first tour with EF, first time traveling alone, and first time out of the country. This trip was by far one of the...

Tour:  Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins

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Csteed

Apr 2023

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Do not use Exoticca + misleading

Please do not use Exoticca travel agency. They hide behind their small print, and their advertising is misleading and they purposefully withhold essential informati...

Tour:  Costa Rica in 14 days - Magical Night of the Sea Turtles - Charm

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Kyle

Jun 2020

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A fun adventurous trip to meet new people and experience new culture.

Wanted to go on a fun adventurous trip to meet new people and experience new culture. This group hit it out of the park. The 9-Day Costa Rican Trip was wonderful. We...

Tour:  Costa Rica Extended

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