Destination Guides

A round-up of Latin America’s best rail journeys, taking in the most spectacular scenery and remarkable feats of engineering from Mexico to Patagonia. Expect hairpin bends, narrow gauge railways and more than a little steam.

“With Latin America becoming an ever more fashionable destination, I’ve put together my very top tips for where’s hip to travel this year. From old fashioned glamour to table dancing Cartagena-style, I’ll show you Latin America’s most up-and-coming destinations and unmissable party hotspots! Dancing shoes at the ready…” Megan Parkinson, Former JLA Travel Consultant.

BBC producer Mick Webb and The Independent’s Simon Calder spent several weeks searching for the last refuge of the Inca for a BBC Radio 4 series. Mick and Simon reveal here their feelings – and their differences of opinion – behind battling through some of the toughest terrain in South America.

The Guardian’s Simon Burnton stocks up on trinkets and treasures in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Brian Keenan and John McCarthy travelled with Journey Latin America to Chile to fulfil an ambition formulated while they were both held captive in Lebanon. Here Brian Keenan recounts a tale of glaciers, avalanches and horseback riding.

Journalist Peter Moss takes a close-up look at the wild landscapes and quirky traditions of Bolivia.

Isabelle Mazille, Product Manager for Journey Latin America, shares her advice on how to make the most of a stay in La Paz’s high-altitude capital.

To coincide with the launch of our brand new range of family holidays, we’ve asked twins Christian and Anthony Vaquero-Stainer what it was like growing up with the chance to explore Central and South America with their father, Journey Latin America’s Antonio Vaquero.

Introducing our range of Latin American city guides, written by our very own travel experts.