Top Honeymoon Ideas in South and Central America
Want to start your marriage right? Head to South and Central America on one of these adventures with Culture Trip and you’ll create memories to last a lifetime.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a relative rookie when it comes to exploring new places, you’ll want to make your honeymoon as memorable and stress-free as possible. From snorkelling with sea turtles in the Galápagos Islands to trekking and white-water rafting through the jungle in Costa Rica, South and Central America can offer experiences of a lifetime. So, to give you some inspiration, we’ve selected the top Culture Trip getaways in South and Central America.
Enjoy jungle safaris, coffee tasting and surfing in Costa Rica
Embrace the tranquillity of the Costa Rican jungle on this eight-day Culture Trip tour, perfectly suited if you’re after a honeymoon that balances adventure and relaxation. First, you’ll explore the lively capital, San José, with our local insider – before heading to La Fortuna, at the base of Arenal volcano. Taste Costa Rican coffee direct from the source and enjoy a farm-to-table cooking class before venturing deep into the jungle on a wildlife safari in search of capuchin monkeys and jaguars. Swim in waterfalls, go white-water rafting, soak in hot springs and spot sloths on a moonlit hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest. Your final stop is the chilled-out surf town of Tamarindo on the Pacific Coast – where you can learn how to ride waves, or simply soak up the sun on the pristine beach.
From US$2099
Next available from 9th Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
San Jose, Costa Rica
ENDS AT
Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
17
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Snorkel with sea turtles and swim with sea lions in the Galápagos Islands
Dream honeymoons don’t come much dreamier than a trip to the Galápagos Islands. With volcanic landscapes and wildlife in abundance, this Pacific archipelago is guaranteed to capture your heart. On this five-day Culture Trip express tour, you’ll kayak in the Itabaca Channel with a chance to safely observe white-tipped reef sharks and stay in luxury safari tents or treehouses in the Santa Cruz highlands – surrounded by free-roaming Galápagos giant tortoises. Hike along lava trails and encounter endemic birdlife on San Cristóbal, where you’ll be able to swim alongside sea lions. An optional snorkelling or scuba diving trip to Kicker Rock gives you the chance to spot whitetip sharks, eagle rays and a myriad of other aquatic creatures up close.
From US$1869
Next available from 6th Jan 2024
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STARTS AT
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
ENDS AT
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Trek through the rainforest and taste street food on Colombia’s Caribbean coast
This sunny sojourn along Colombia’s Caribbean coast combines palm-fringed beaches with colourful architecture and delicious food. Start your honeymoon in the cobbled streets of Cartagena’s walled city and enjoy a street food tour, in which you’ll sample local delicacies such as arepas, followed by a rum tasting session. Get on your dancing shoes in a traditional champeta dance class, canoe through mangroves in La Boquilla and take a day trip to the idyllic Rosario Islands. You’ll spend the final three nights of this Culture Trip tour at a secluded eco-hotel near the laid-back beach town of Palomino – a perfect base for trekking through the hidden beaches and dense forest of the Tayrona National Park, before river tubing down the Río Don Diego.
From US$1711
Next available from 9th Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Cartagena, Colombia
ENDS AT
Santa Marta, Colombia
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Go horse riding in the Andes and white-water rafting through the Amazon in Ecuador
Ecuador is one of South America’s best-kept secrets, encompassing the Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains and hundreds of miles of spectacular coastline. Experience the highlights and several lesser-known spots on this eight-day Culture Trip tour through the spine of the country, starting in Quito, which features some of the continent’s most impressive architecture. Whip up a feast in an Ecuadorian cooking masterclass and indulge in a chocolate tasting before venturing into the stunning Cotopaxi National Park on horseback. Hike around the Quilotoa crater lake, cycle past majestic waterfalls between Baños and Puyo and cascade through the Amazon rainforest on a white-water rafting adventure. Finally, cap off your trip by soaking in the Papallacta hot springs.
From US$1459
Next available from 9th Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Quito, Ecuador
ENDS AT
Quito, Ecuador
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Gorge on tacos and explore ancient wonders in Mexico City
If you’re more of a city break couple but want something special for your honeymoon, then this five-day exploration of Mexico’s vibrant capital is perfect for you. Be wowed by the Aztec pyramids of Teotihuacán and the floating gardens of Xochimilco, cheer on a masked muscle man at a lucha libre wrestling match and share the unrivalled joy of discovering Mexico City’s street food scene with your favourite foodie. We’ll even have a chance to raise a glass to the newlyweds at a tasting of ancient Mexican liquor, pulque.
From US$802
Next available from 9th Nov 2023
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Mexico City, Mexico
ENDS AT
Mexico City, Mexico
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Maja Proescholdt and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.
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