From the spectacular Tikal, Tulum and Palenque to a vast number of smaller sites, the legacy of the Maya makes Mesoamerica an amazing destination for archeology enthusiasts. Every MEA tour offers an archeology component, and the first five tours listed below are structured around the pre-Columbian culture. These tours give a more in-depth look at Mayan history - often from the perspective of your Mayan guide. In the case of the Rio Platano, we have an opportunity to visit several non-Maya pre-Columbian sites. For more detail on what each trip offers, click on the links below and read the day-by-day section of the itinerary.

Mesoamerica is incredibly rich in wildlife being the crossroads of both northern and southern hemisphere species. In this overlap we find over 1000 species of birds, 70 mammals, and many reptiles and amphibians. While all our trips have a wildlife viewing component, the itineraries below are particularly exciting due to location and/or local wildlife phenomena.

Mesoamerica is a birder's paradise. MEA tours feature the best guides in Mesoamerica and will give you the opportunity for some amazing sightings. While you will have a chance to do some birding on every tour that MEA offers, we have six tours that focus on finding your feathered friends. Peruse the itineraries below for the details.

MEA will take you to spectacular protected ecosystems on the both the Caribbean and Pacific sides of Mesoamerica. Yucatan, Belize and Honduras all offer world-class reef systems and the Chiapas and El Salvador trips take you to sparsely inhabited and lightly traveled beaches. On MEA trips you can snorkel and scuba, walk barefoot in white sand, see turtle nesting areas, and swim in beautiful turquoise waters - in places most visitors never see.

Coastline exploration is one part of the itinerary on all of these trips. Click on the links below and read the day-by-day section of the itinerary to get a more detailed picture of each tour's specifics.

For those of you who like the pure experience of a walk, MEA offers a number of options, ranging from strenuous (Trekking El Triunfo) to leisurely. Click on the links below and read the day-by-day section of the itinerary to get a more detailed picture of each tours hiking specifics.

Paddle your kayak through crystal clear waters in the spectacular protected ecosystems of the Caribbean side of Mesoamerica. Yucatan, Belize and Honduras all offer wonderful coastline kayaking opportunities in some of the most unique natural areas on the planet.

All the tours here offer a variety of activities, the option for sea kayaking being one of them. Click on the links below and read the day-by-day section of the itinerary to get a more detailed picture of the coastline portion of each trip.

Welcome to MEA's most challenging adventure; following the route of the Rio Platano river through the Mosquito Coast, one of the least explored areas in the Americas. Join tour guide and U.S-trained forester Jorge Salaveri and archaeologist Dr. Christopher Begley on a trip through the heart of this remote area. You will explore ancient archaeological sites, visit mysterious caves, float through the habitat of amazing fauna deep in the pristine rain forest, run exciting whitewater rapids, and make contact with the Pech, Miskito, and Garifuna cultures.

MEA will take you to spectacular protected ecosystems on the Caribbean side of Mesoamerica. Yucatán, Belize and Honduras all offer world-class reef systems and an epic array of underwater wildlife. For you scuba enthusiasts, we can arrange diving trips for you on any of these tours.

All the tours here offer a variety of activities, snorkeling being one of them. Click on the links below and read the day-by-day section of the itinerary to get a more detailed picture of each tour's snorkeling specifics.