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Sometimes just the thought of escaping to enjoy cool tropical cocktails around a sparkling infinity pool after a refreshing swim can warm the heart and stir the soul enough to take the bite out of a dreary fall or winter day. Here are just some of the activities you can experience with us and something to look forward to in the cool days ahead. 😊

Sail the San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) in Panama, paradise on earth
Stay in one of the many fantastic jungle lodges in Belize
Check out hanging bridges or ziplining through the rainforest in Costa Rica
Drive through Nicaragua and discover its off-the-beaten-track lodges
Discover the old Mayan culture in Mexico
Just rest, relax and recharge in one of the amazing All-Inclusive resorts the Dominican Republic has to offer.

And there's so much more to discover. We are here to help you along the way!

Make sure to browse our curated articles below - and stay dry!

Anja

Tour Of The Week

Central America Tours: Explore Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, and more

At TropiQ Trips, we know that planning tours to Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Belize, and other countries in Central America & the Caribbean can be overwhelming.

Researching all the different locations, boutique hotels, transfer options, and excursions, can be time-consuming and exhausting, causing the whole experience to be full of frustration. It shouldn’t be that way! Let us help you to organize your Central America tours.

When we organize vacations for our clients, they feel assured, relaxed, and excited. We provide you with an itinerary that matches or exceeds your expectations while providing personal support before, during, and after your vacation. This allows you to sit back and relax while we create your once-in-a-lifetime travel experience – all of this at no cost to you!

Be a TRAVELER, not a tourist!

Costa Rica

Costa Rica vs Panama: which Central American country is right for you?

Costa Rica or Panama? Both offer a wealth of wildlife, untamed nature, adrenaline-fuelled activities, and stunning beaches strung along seemingly endless Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. And they may be the priciest countries in Central America but they have the infrastructure to match.

The similar characteristics of these neighboring gems have led to a good-natured rivalry, from the soccer field to coffee cupping. So, in that friendly spirit of competition, let's see how these two countries stack up.

Nicaragua

Why Nicaragua should be your next holiday destination

Although it’s the largest country in Central America, about the same size as New York state, Nicaragua is a surprisingly easy country to get around. Many of the key attractions are scattered around the lowlands that stretch along the Pacific coast.

Marked by colonial cities, beautiful beaches, and more than 20 volcanoes, my tour of the region thrills at each turn in the road. But then I visit the Caribbean coast and discover an entirely new way of looking at the country.

Panama

Panama City Nature Adventures for Animal Lovers

Tucked into the crossroads between two continents and two oceans, the city-meets-sea-meets-rainforest tangle of Panama’s capital serves up a diverse menu of outdoor adventures.

Three million years ago when the isthmus rose from the sea, the resulting land bridge created a link between North and South America, prompting a remarkable exchange of species.

Subsequently, Panama remains one of the most biologically rich places on the planet—an explosion of nature and wildlife easily accessed in the myriad protected habitats within and just beyond Panama City’s urban jungle.

Travel News

Americans Will Be Able to Renew U.S. Passports Online This October

Starting early 2023, those difficult-to-get appointments will be a thing of the past.

In October, the State Department will reopen its online U.S. passport renewal service. It's a pilot of a new online renewal system that is slated to fully open to the public early next year.

The test program was originally launched in February for federal government employees and contractors, and in August, the first "limited” version of the online renewal initiative was opened to the public. That phase of the trial was open on a first come, first served basis until the Department reached 25,000 online renewal applications.

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TropiQ Trips provides customized tours to Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize, and other countries in Central America & the world. We create unique travel experiences - at no extra cost to you!

Planning a Panama vacation or just curious about this tiny but oh-so-diverse country? Make sure to join our private Panama Travel Community.

Tourism is a critical revenue source for nearly every country in the world. We work with local agencies in each of our destinations. When you travel with us, you support small hotels, businesses, and local families, not big cooperations - here and there.

If you’d like to get started with planning your once-in-a-lifetime vacation, please reach out by replying to this email, emailing us, or scheduling a call.

I can't wait to work with you!

Anja