Pan American Expedition | part 1 Mexico City – Panama City
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Pan American Expedition | part 1
Mexico City – Panama City
Tropical wildlife, ancient ruins and endless coastlines… welcome to the lush heart of Central America! Leg 1 takes us from the high-altitude buzz of Mexico City all the way to vibrant Panama City, crossing seven countries and an impressive range of landscapes, cultures and ecosystems.
There’s diversity in scenery, history, wildlife, and adventure. You’ll travel through dense rainforests, past volcanoes and turquoise waters, dive into rich indigenous cultures and soak up sunshine on white-sand beaches.
Highlights
Expect highlights like:
- Snorkeling and diving with whale sharks, manta rays, and colorful tropical fish in some of the largest coral reefs in the world.
- A visit to the Mayan ruins of Copán and the Aztec city of Tikal, hidden deep in the jungle.
- The wildlife of Central America’s rainforests: think howler monkeys, toucans, and wild parrots.
- Hikes through green highlands, boat trips to tropical islands, and a stop at a working coffee plantation.
- Down time on the Caribbean coast, with crystal-clear water and that postcard-perfect white sand.
- And of course: a visit to the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering feats in history.
Once again, this expedition offers plenty of variety: challenging roads, active days, fascinating cultural visits, and opportunities to enjoy the sun and sea.
We finish this leg in Panama City, at the edge of the Darien Gap: a wild, impassable jungle region that interrupts the Pan American Highway. It’s the only break in the road between Mexico and Patagonia. After this, it’s time to prepare for the next chapter. We’ll ship the 4×4’s across the gap, so you’re all set for Leg 2 on the South American continent.
Video
Sneak Peek
This video isn’t from this specific expedition, but from one of our previous South America Expeditions. It gives a taste of the landscapes, activities and experiences you can expect on our journeys. We often travel with a videographer on our truck expeditions, so be sure to check out our other videos as well to get a real feel for our style and the adventures we offer.
What do we offer?
Follow Up Expedition
The journey doesn’t stop here. After this leg, three more expedition stages await, taking you even further south, through South America and all the way to the icy edges of Patagonia (and perhaps even Antarctica, if you’re up for it). You can join the upcoming expeditions one at a time or combine them into one epic, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Need a place to park your truck in the meantime? We’ve got you covered. We can help arrange secure vehicle storage (price on request), so your 4×4 will be safe and waiting for you. No need to worry about shipping between stages.
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