Destination guide
Belize
Reef days, Maya history and forest adventures
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Central America & the Caribbean
Wild green landscapes. Remarkable cultures. Unhurried island days. Find the journey that feels like you.
Explore the guide ↓Aerial coastline in the Dominican Republic · Photo: Aldward Castillo / Unsplash
Beyond the postcard
Make room for extraordinary.
Pair reef adventures with inland history, follow a nature route through the forest or settle into an island you have always wanted to explore. Start with our ten destination guides.
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Costa Rica
Wildlife, cloud forest and Pacific coast
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Guatemala
Living Maya culture, highland towns and Tikal
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Panama
Canal history, highland coffee and Caribbean islands
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Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
Maya sites, cenotes and Caribbean coast
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Barbados
Coastal stays, Bajan food and island heritage
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Saint Lucia
Pitons scenery, coastal villages and rainforest
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Grenada
Spice, chocolate and a slower island rhythm
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Jamaica
Music, food and distinct coastal regions
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Cuba
Culture and heritage, with significant current travel constraints
Explore →Find your own version of the region
A Caribbean beach stay, a Costa Rican wildlife journey and a Guatemala cultural route are different holidays. Start with what you want to do most, then choose a manageable number of bases. Australians travelling this far often benefit from a longer stay, but extra nights are usually more enjoyable when they create breathing room rather than another border crossing. This collection covers ten destinations, with practical guides and separate experience pages.
Understand the geography
Central America connects North and South America, while the Caribbean includes islands and mainland coastlines across a much wider area. Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is geographically in North America; it is included here because its Maya heritage and Caribbean coast connect naturally with the interests of travellers researching the region. Nearby places on a map are not necessarily linked by convenient flights or ferries.
Make it your kind of journey
Enquire with Cooee →A little planning. A remarkable holiday.
Tell us your travel dates, interests and preferred pace. Enquire with Cooee Tours about your next journey.