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Our Destinations

Here's our guide to the countries and regions we know and love, across the whole of Central and South America.

Antarctica

Cruises in Antarctica offer a dazzling display of unique landscapes, a kaleidoscope of colours and a symphony of sounds. Vociferous, entertaining wildlife thrives along the White Continent's shores and among hauntingly beautiful icebergs and glaciers. Our holidays to Antarctica explore the spectacular landscapes and wondrous wildlife of this ice-covered continent. Book with Antarctica experts Journey Latin America.

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Argentina

Argentina is a vast country where so much of the scenic landscape is on a huge scale, ranging from frozen ice-caps to desert canyons and sub-tropical jungle, while the tumultuous waterfalls cradled in the rainforest at Iguazú Falls are probably the most dramatic and astonishing on the planet. Experience stunning natural landscapes, shimmering glaciers, and lush forests with a choice of award-winning Argentina holidays from Journey Latin America. Contact our experts today and start planning your next holiday.

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Belize

A holiday to Belize is unique. In this tiny English-speaking Central American country, you’ll find a unique cocktail of Creole, British colonial, Spanish and indigenous cultures. Enjoy Belize's verdant rainforest, stunning beaches and world-class snorkelling and scuba-diving. Book with award-winning Belize experts Journey Latin America.

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Bolivia

Landlocked Bolivia is many people’s idea of a quintessentially South American country. It has a variety of dramatic landscapes and a proud indigenous culture living alongside the legacy of Spain’s baroque colonial presence. Enjoy uniquely striking scenery on a holiday to Bolivia: slopes of ice-capped Andean peaks, desolate plains of the altiplano and eerie rocky deserts contrast starkly with verdant valleys, deep canyons and lush rainforest. Visit the highlights of Bolivia including La Paz and the salt flats on a holiday with award-winning experts Journey Latin America. Book online now or speak to an expert.

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Brazil

Brazil is famous for samba music, Rio carnival, football and beaches, but there’s so much more to this country than meets the eye. With an endless palm-fringed coastline, Brazil offers a huge variety of scenery, from steaming tropical rainforests to the famous Iguazú Falls and the sunlit slopes of the southern vineyards. Enjoy beautiful landscapes, thriving cultures, and verdant jungle on Brazil holidays from experts Journey Latin America.

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Chile

Transposed to Western Europe, Chile would stretch some 4,300km from Norway to Tunisia. A slim coastal strip backed by the majestic Andes mountain range, Chile has diverse climates and landscapes to reflect its changing latitudes. From striking deserts to enormous glaciers, discover some of the most wonderful scenery in South America on a holiday to Chile with Journey Latin America. Contact our Chile travel experts today to start booking your trip.

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Colombia

Colombia has some of the most dramatic scenery, greatest variety of flora and fauna, most atmospheric towns, and friendliest people in Latin America. Snow-capped Andean peaks dominate the skies above an apron of coffee plantations, giving way to pristine rainforest. Warm Caribbean waters stroke lazy blond beaches, while pre-Conquest ruins and exquisite colonial cities dot the landscape. Discover it all with a choice of award-winning Colombia holidays from experts Journey Latin America.

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Costa Rica

The small, stunningly beautiful country of Costa Rica is a treasure trove for nature lovers, with cloud forest and jungle showcasing astonishing biodiversity. Ideal for groups, solo travellers and families alike, book a holiday to Costa Rica with award-winning experts Journey Latin America.

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Cuba

Cuba is the largest of all the Caribbean islands and one of the most fascinating. It has a unique and eventful history, mirrored in the outpourings of its rich culture of music, dance and socio-political innovation. Experience stunning landscapes and awe-inspiring landmarks with a choice of award-winning Cuba holidays from Journey Latin America. Contact our experts and start planning your trip today.

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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

Ecuador may be relatively small - about the same size as Britain - but this Andean nation contains staggering geographical diversity. Snow-capped Andean volcanic peaks forming Ecuador's spine drop down to luscious Amazon rainforest to the east and Pacific beaches to the west. Explore wild beaches, lush rainforest and the incredible Gálapagos on a holiday to Ecuador with award-winning experts Journey Latin America.

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El Panecillo in Quito, Ecuador

El Salvador

El Salvador is a pocket-sized country of wild beauty. Volcanic in more ways than one, it has emerged from a period of civil strife with a strengthening economy and enhanced security. Discover the history, unforgettable scenery and some of the friendliest people in Latin America on a holiday to El Salvador. Book with Journey Latin America.

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Falkland Islands

Our Falkland Islands holidays present a remote archipelago of wild beauty, history and abundant bird and animal life.

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French Guiana

Visit South America's French Guiana for a taste of exotic France amid biodiverse mangroves and rainforest. Book with Journey Latin America.

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Guatemala

Guatemala is a highlight of Central America with volcanoes, lakes and ancient ruins swathed in jungle. This exotic country lies at the heart of the Mayan world, steeped in history, proud of its traditions, and with breathtaking scenery. There are vivacious markets and volcanic landscapes, mystical lakes and tropical rainforest embracing ruined pre-colonial settlements. Book a Guatemala holiday with award-winning experts Journey Latin America.

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Guyana

Guyana isn't Latin: it sits alone on the continent of South America as an ex-British colony, sharing a Caribbean flavour where English is the first language and cricket the national sport. Visit Guyana for its unique culture and explore pristine wildlife-filled jungles excellent for bird-watching. Book with experts Journey Latin America.

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Kaieteur Falls, Guyana

Honduras

The second largest in Central America, Honduras is a friendly, lesser-visited country with some stunning natural attractions. Honduras offers scuba diving at Roatán, rainforest national parks and Mayan ruins at Copán. Explore tranquil coastlines and rugged woodland with a Honduras holiday from experts Journey Latin America.

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Mexico

Mexico is a huge country - eight times bigger than Britain - with a wonderful variety of landscapes, climates and traditions to match. Explore ancient Mayan ruins, magnificent mountains, rich rainforest and thriving indigenous cultures with award-winning Mexico holidays from experts Journey Latin America.

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Palenque, Mexico

Nicaragua

Nicaragua may be less visited than neighbouring Costa Rica, but with developing infrastructure, it's becoming increasingly popular. Visit Central America's most unspoilt destination and discover fuming volcanoes, fertile shores of glassy lakes, unexplored mountains and vast swathes of rainforest filled with wildlife. Book a holiday to Nicaragua with experts Journey Latin America.

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Panama

The slender isthmus of Panama is best known for the iconic Panama Canal linking the Pacific and the Caribbean, but the republic is also host to pristine tropical scenery and beautiful beaches. Snorkel on coral reefs, seek out jungle wildlife and experience Panama City's cultural mix. Book a holiday to Panama with experts Journey Latin America.

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Paraguay

Land-locked Paraguay is often side-stepped but has a unique multi-cultural society and unspoilt wilderness. Book with Journey Latin America.

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Peru

Unforgettable landscapes, history, wildlife, food and culture - Peru offers it all. The country's famous snow-capped Andean summits cradle the fortresses and temples left behind by the Inca and other ancient cultures. Looking to visit iconic Peru and experience its awe-inspiring beauty and fascinating culture? We have a great range of Peru tours for groups, solo adventurers and families to suit everyone’s needs. Contact award-winning experts Journey Latin America to start planning your Peru holiday.

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Suriname

Travel to unique Dutch Suriname and visit its multi-ethnic communities. Book with Journey Latin America.

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Uruguay

Visit friendly Uruguay, a fertile country across the River Plate from Buenos Aires, with welcoming ranches and superb beaches. Book with experts Journey Latin America.

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Venezuela

A holiday in Venezuela offers snow-capped Andean mountains, Spanish colonial towns, wildlife wetlands and Caribbean beaches. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office currently advises against travel to Venezuela. If you are interested in alternative ideas, please get in touch.

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The Amazon

Probably the best recognised and most exotic river in the world, the Amazon runs from its modest source in the Andes down to the Atlantic Ocean in northern Brazil. Throughout this vast basin, the biodiversity is astounding, with one in 10 of every species. Experience the diverse wildlife and indigenous cultures of The Amazon rainforest with experts Journey Latin America.

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Galapagos Islands

Watch lumbering giant tortoises, nesting albatrosses, flirting frigate birds, comical blue-footed boobies, wrinkly iguanas and frolicking sealions on cruises or land-based Galapagos Islands holidays. Climb a volcano, kayak to a white sand beach or swim with hammerhead sharks. Explore the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands with the UK's No.1 specialists to Latin America and enjoy an unforgettable wildlife experience. Book with Journey Latin America.

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Iguazú Falls

Arguably the world's greatest waterfalls, incomparable Iguazú Falls plummet from a sheer 60m drop, crashing through a subtropical jungle, alive with wildlife and butterflies.

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Lake Titicaca

One of Latin America's most iconic sites, Lake Titicaca straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia. Visit the unique man-made floating reed island of the Uros indians and Taquile island.

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Patagonia

Patagonia is a stunning wilderness of windswept grasslands, serrated massifs and remote fjords which stretch to the very tip of the Southern Cone. Browse our Patagonia holidays today.

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Mount Fitz Roy in Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia

Our Featured Destinations

Discover some of Latin America’s most impressive landscapes and inspiring sights with our featured destination, handpicked by our experts.

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Machu Picchu

One of South America’s most iconic and dramatic sites, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru sits astride terraces carved into rainforest-clad Andean mountains. Hike the world-famous Inca Trail to the site or visit on an unforgettable day trip. Explore Journey Latin America's wide range of Machu Picchu holidays.

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Galapagos Islands

Watch lumbering giant tortoises, nesting albatrosses, flirting frigate birds, comical blue-footed boobies, wrinkly iguanas and frolicking sealions on cruises or land-based Galapagos Islands holidays. Climb a volcano, kayak to a white sand beach or swim with hammerhead sharks. Explore the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands with the UK's No.1 specialists to Latin America and enjoy an unforgettable wildlife experience. Book with Journey Latin America.

Mount Fitz Roy in Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia

Patagonia

Patagonia is a stunning wilderness of windswept grasslands, serrated massifs and remote fjords which stretch to the very tip of the Southern Cone. Browse our Patagonia holidays today.

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Mérida, Chichén Itzá and the Yucatan

Explore pretty colonial towns, soft white-sand beaches and sacred Mayan temples hidden in lush, tangled jungles

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Rio de Janeiro

Of the world’s great iconic cities, Rio is the most captivating. Romantic and laid back but oozing energy and optimism. Enjoy its vibrant street art, beach football and spontaneous musical events.

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Buenos Aires

Dynamic, stylish and nostalgic, Buenos Aires is one of South America’s most elegant cities. Discover colonial plazas, shady avenues, quirky antique fairs, street art, world famous theatres and football stadiums.

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Monteverde and the cloud forest

The misty cloud forest is cloaked in mosses, ferns and elegant orchids, and is one of the best places to observe thriving mammals and birds.

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Cartagena

Explore Cartagena, one of Latin America’s most captivating and romantic cities with cobbled streets soaked in sunshine and fascinating cultural events.

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Antarctica

Cruises in Antarctica offer a dazzling display of unique landscapes, a kaleidoscope of colours and a symphony of sounds. Vociferous, entertaining wildlife thrives along the White Continent's shores and among hauntingly beautiful icebergs and glaciers. Our holidays to Antarctica explore the spectacular landscapes and wondrous wildlife of this ice-covered continent. Book with Antarctica experts Journey Latin America.

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Meet our team

Real Latin american experts

  • Ben
    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

  • Juliet
    Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

  • Chris
    Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert

    Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

  • Sophie
    Sophie Barber - Travel Expert

    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

  • Hannah
    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

  • Charlotte
    Charlotte Daubeney - Travel Expert

    Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.

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