Two Caribbean and Central American honeymoons
Choose the islands: Cozumel, Roatán, Utila and Bocas del Toro, with reefs, jungle canopies and overwater bars. Or choose the volcanoes: Lake Atitlán's villages and colonial Antigua in Guatemala.
Full 10-day trip for two, door to door from the USA
Where the money goes
Estimated budget for two over 10 days, in US dollars. Route 1 has more flights; Route 2 costs less on the ground.
| Category | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| International flightsUSA ⇄ Cozumel, return from Panama City (Route 1) or USA ⇄ Guatemala City (Route 2), 2 people. | $900 – $1,800 |
| Accommodation (9 nights)About $180–$450 a night: island resorts, eco-lodges and lake hotels. | $1,620 – $4,050 |
| Meals and diningFresh seafood, Garifuna dishes and Guatemalan coffee. | $800 – $1,500 |
| Activities and experiencesDiving and snorkelling, canopy tours, couples spa, lake boats. | $700 – $1,400 |
| Transport in the regionRegional flights and ferries on Route 1, shuttles and boats on Route 2. | $700 – $1,400 |
| Ground totalAll costs on the ground, excluding international flights | $3,820 – $8,350 |
| Grand totalFull 10-day trip for two, door to door from the USA | $4,720 – $10,150 |
Estimates only. Prices vary by season, departure city and availability.
Route 1: Cozumel, Roatán, Utila and Bocas del Toro
Four islands, three countries, ten days of reefs and jungle.
Cozumel
Arrival and sandbar sunset
- Snorkel the Palancar reef.
- Sunset at El Cielo sandbar.
Roatán
Fly in to West Bay
- Fly to Roatán and check in at West Bay.
- Swim straight off the beach onto the reef.
Roatán
Reef day and couples spa
- Dive or snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef.
- Couples massage at sunset.
Roatán
Gumbalimba Park and ferry to Utila
- Gumbalimba Park canopy and monkeys.
- Afternoon ferry to Utila.
Utila
Full day, then back to Roatán
- Whale shark season runs March–April and August–December.
- Water Cay picnic.
Isla Bastimentos
Travel day to Bocas del Toro, Panama
- Fly via Panama City to Bocas del Toro.
- Boat to Red Frog Beach on Isla Bastimentos.
Bocas del Toro
Marine park and jungle
- Bastimentos Marine Park and the Zapatilla cays.
- Red frog trail through the jungle.
Bocas del Toro
Island hopping and canopy
- Starfish Beach and Dolphin Bay.
- Canopy zipline.
Departure
Bocas del Toro to Panama City
- Fly to Panama City for your connection home.
Route 2: Lake Atitlán and Antigua, Guatemala
Volcano views, Mayan villages and a colonial city.
Lake Atitlán
Arrival
- Shuttle from Guatemala City to Panajachel.
- Lakeside gardens at Hotel Atitlán.
Lake Atitlán
Villages and adventures
- Boats to San Juan, San Pedro and Santiago.
- Kayak at dawn and hike Indian Nose for sunrise.
- Weaving and coffee cooperatives.
Antigua Guatemala
Colonial city
- Santa Catalina Arch and the ruins of the cathedral.
- Volcano views from Cerro de la Cruz.
- Coffee farm tour.
Departure
Fly home from Guatemala City
- Transfer to La Aurora airport (about one hour).
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Special notes for an intimate escape
Island and lake romance.
Overwater dinner
Several Bocas restaurants sit on stilts over the water; book a sunset table for two.
Private boat at sunrise
Hire a private lancha for an early crossing when the lake is calm and the volcanoes are clear.
Logistics and travel tips
Best time to go
December–April is dry season on both routes.
Entry
US citizens don't need visas for Mexico, Honduras, Panama or Guatemala for short stays.
Money
US dollars are widely used in Honduras' islands and Panama.
Packing
Reef-safe sunscreen, light rain jacket and a warm layer for Atitlán evenings.
Plan the Caribbean and Central America trip at $236 – $508 per person a day
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