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The Top 10 Central & South America Tours and Activities 2026

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The Cool Shore Excursions Top 10 Central & South America list brings together the best tours, activities, and things to do in the area. Each one has been traveler-tested by people like you and handpicked to deliver the most fun for the best prices in Central & South America.

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Authentic Coffee and Chocolate Tour at North Fields

North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour offers a two and a half hour local family owned experience in Costa Rica, located close to Arenal Volcano …More

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North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour offers a two and a half hour local family owned experience in Costa Rica, located close to Arenal Volcano...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio

Cruise along the Manuel Antonio National Park coastline on this family-friendly 3.5-hour catamaran adventure. Snorkel and swim in the warm tropical waters of Bahia Biezans, …More

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Cruise along the Manuel Antonio National Park coastline on this family-friendly 3.5-hour catamaran adventure. Snorkel and swim in the warm tropical waters of Bahia Biezans,...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (573)
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$86
Roatan Wildlife Monkeys,Sloths, chocolate Rum tasting Island Tour

Highlight of the tour: pickup and drop of at, port hotel or your airbnb Sightseeing along the way Souvenir shopping, eco Park, stop at the …More

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Highlight of the tour: pickup and drop of at, port hotel or your airbnb Sightseeing along the way Souvenir shopping, eco Park, stop at the...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,052)
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$58
Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America

Experience the jungle like never before while we take you across zip-lines and hanging bridges on a 500 acre private reserve. Our location allows for …More

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Experience the jungle like never before while we take you across zip-lines and hanging bridges on a 500 acre private reserve. Our location allows for...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,479)
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$100
Panama Canal & City Tour with Hotel Pickup & Canal Entry Included

Our experience is designed for travelers who want to see the very best of Panama City in a smooth, organized, and stress-free way. What makes …More

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Our experience is designed for travelers who want to see the very best of Panama City in a smooth, organized, and stress-free way. What makes...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,685)
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$83
Best Full Day Combo Tour: Volcanoes, Lake and Mayan Sites

Dive into the heart of El Salvador with our Ultimate Full-Day Combo Tour, designed for those who seek the thrill of exploring diverse landscapes and …More

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Dive into the heart of El Salvador with our Ultimate Full-Day Combo Tour, designed for those who seek the thrill of exploring diverse landscapes and...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (316)
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$81
Ocean views Zip Line Canopy Tour in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos

This tour is designed not only as an extreme adventure, but a way to enjoy nature without harming the environment. Our property boasts spectacular views …More

7Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool Shore Excursions data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

This tour is designed not only as an extreme adventure, but a way to enjoy nature without harming the environment. Our property boasts spectacular views...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (124)
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$75
Timarouba Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Open Bar Lunch& Snorkeling

The Ti Marouba is a catamaran specifically designed to be the ultimate in day charters. Moored in the bay off Playa Tamarindo in Guanacaste, Costa …More

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The Ti Marouba is a catamaran specifically designed to be the ultimate in day charters. Moored in the bay off Playa Tamarindo in Guanacaste, Costa...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (450)
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$97
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous …More

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (159)
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$63
Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup

This 5-hour evening tour will begin with pick you up at your hotel, our personalized city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose …More

10Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool Shore Excursions data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

This 5-hour evening tour will begin with pick you up at your hotel, our personalized city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.2 (101)
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$80
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