Luxury Central America Tours

Our tours of Central America cover both Mexico and Costa Rica. The official currency of Mexico is the Mexican peso, with ATMs being widely accessible in and around Mexico City and Cancun. Card payments are accepted in many restaurants, bars, hotels and attractions, but keep in mind that there may be international usage fees.

In Costa Rica however, the official currency is the Costa Rican colon. Our tours here maintain a focus on catamaran cruises and rainforest hikes – you should ensure you arrive prepared with the correct currency, as you will have difficulty locating an ATM for the duration of these journeys.

The official language of Mexico is Spanish, which is the predominant language spoken throughout the country. While there are many similarities to the traditional Castilian Spanish, spoken in Spain, there are also distinct differences so it’s worth bringing along a Mexican phrasebook rather than attempting to get by on a Spanish one. You will find that English is spoken and widely understood across Mexico but, as you would expect, the further from Mexico City and Cancun you travel, the less prevalent this understanding becomes.

Costa Rican cuisine is known for its fresh ingredients and mild spices, usually including beans and rice. From the likes of breakfast dish Gallo Pinto (a bowl of speckled rice and black beans with peppers, onions and spices) and chifrijo (fried pork rinds, tortilla chips, rice and tomatoes), to the delicious and homely Olla de Carne (a hearty stew consisting of beef, carrots, taro root and cassava), Costa Rican food is delicious and flavourful – something its proud locals can attest to.