Mexico & Central America Adventures

Small-group journeys explore rich habitats filled with wildlife, from delicate monarch butterflies to giant gray whales.
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Kingdom of the Monarchs

Each winter, millions of monarch butterflies migrate to the fir forests of Mexico's Central Highlands—walk among them, take amazing photos, and listen to the air hum with the vibration of their wings!
6 Days / Dec–Mar
From $5495
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The Great Gray Whales of Baja

On skiff excursions from our shorefront whale camp, come within arm's length of amiable gray whales and their calves, as these gentle giants birth and nurture their young in the warm Pacific waters of San Ignacio Lagoon.
6 Days / Jan–Mar
From $6995
18
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A keel-billed toucan stands on a tree branch in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica New Itinerary!

Natural Jewels of Costa Rica

An all-encompassing nature expedition through the jungle canals of Tortuguero to the misty cloud forests of Monteverde and Corcovado's wild beaches—discover Costa Rica's exceptional biodiversity.
10 Days / Nov–Aug
From $11495 (+air)
10
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A howler monkey bellows in the trees of Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica New Itinerary!

Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer

See another side of Costa Rica on this adventure into rainforests, mist-shrouded mountains and coastlines well off the typical tourist track, and enjoy remote and authentic ecolodges en route.
8 Days / Dec–Apr, Jul–Aug
From $8795 (+air)
10
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Sea turtle, beach, Costa Rica

Sea Turtles & Wildlife of Northern Costa Rica

Look for endangered turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs, search for rare tapirs in a private rainforest reserve, seek out scarlet macaws and more, based at remote and luxurious ecolodges.
7 Days / Jun–Nov
From $7995
10
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Photo Expedition

Monarch Butterfly Photo Expedition

Each winter, millions of monarch butterflies migrate to the fir forests of Mexico's Central Highlands—stand among them for exquisite photography opportunities as you listen to the air hum with the vibration of their wings!
6 Days / Jan–Feb
From $6495
12
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Expedition Cruises by National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions

From Costa Rica's cloud forests to Baja's bays and deserts, Mexico and Central America harbor an astounding array of ecosystems and species. On our small-group nature adventures and Photo Expeditions, witness millions of monarch butterflies, endangered sea turtles, iridescent hummingbirds and 30-ton gray whales nurturing their young. Nowhere is the in-depth knowledge of our Expedition Leaders more valuable than amid this fantastic biodiversity, as we explore remote realms rich with wildlife and wonder.

Mexico & Central America Adventures