Special Events

Time your trip right and you’ll catch Latin America at its most vibrant. This is a region that knows how to celebrate, from Rio’s Carnival to Day of the Dead in Mexico, Inti Raymi in Cusco to Semana Santa processions winding through colonial streets. A holiday built around a special event puts you in the thick of it, and we handle the planning that makes these busy dates work.

What you can plan a trip around

Some of the great fixtures happen every year, and they’re worth building a trip around. Carnival brings Rio and Salvador to a standstill each February or March. Day of the Dead fills Oaxaca and Mexico City with marigolds and altars from 31 October to 2 November. Inti Raymi, the Inca festival of the sun, takes over Cusco every 24 June. Semana Santa sees spectacular Easter processions in Antigua and across the Andes. Beyond the calendar, there are natural events too, from total solar eclipses to the wildlife spectacles of the seasons.

Where the big events happen

A few places are known for them. Brazil for Carnival in Rio and Salvador. Mexico for Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. Peru for Inti Raymi and the festivals of the Andes. Guatemala for the Holy Week processions of Antigua. Bolivia for the riotous Carnival of Oruro. These dates draw crowds and book up fast, so they reward planning well ahead.

Planning around an event with us

Popular events mean packed hotels, sold-out tickets and busy transport, so they’re hard to organise on your own. That’s where we come in. Pick the celebration and we’ll take care of the rest, early enough that you can just turn up and enjoy the spectacle.