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A diverse continent with offering a multitude of travel experiences, Latin America is a fantastic destination for cultural and adventurous tours, beach holidays, classic cruises and much more. The huge range of unique experiences includes jungle treks, wildlife spotting, discovering ancient civilisations and exploring modern cities - or simply lying on a magnificent beach.
Rainbow Tours
Specialists in Latin America, Western & Oriental’s sister company, Rainbow Tours, offers a range of tailor-made Latin America holidays. Visit Rainbow Tours' website to see their range of bespoke itineraries and to plan your Latin America holiday. Genuine expertise, personal service and the ability to design a truly special holiday make them the perfect choice to discover the best of Latin America.
Some of our favourite destinations are:
The Galapagos Islands
To experience the wonders of nature take a journey of a lifetime to the incredible Galapagos Islands, one of the highlghts of any holiday in Latin America. Come face to face with unique species – you’ll see iguanas, sealions and giant tortoises, among others. Then move on to our spectacular tour to the Inca hideaway of Machu Picchu and city of Cuzco in Peru.
Rio and Iguassu
For many, a holiday in Latin America would not be complete without visiting Brazil. Walk beneath the iconic Statue of Christ the Redeemer in vibrant Rio De Janeiro before heading to the mighty Iguassu Falls. Wander the cobbled streets of Salvador before relaxing at your boutique coastal retreat.
Expedition cruises
For a contrast on your Latin America holiday, why not add on an Amazon River cruise or cruise to the Antarctic or Chilean Fjords. It’s the best way to visit some of the more remote and spectacular regions of Latin America.
Our Latin America specialists are acknowledged experts in Central and South America holidays and tours. Call us today for first-hand knowledge of the areas you are planning to visit and we would be delighted to share our expertise with you.
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Amanda SweeneySantiago isn’t what I expected, the city is very retro and cosmopolitan, full of al fresco cafes, well preserved colonial buildings, a vibrant nightlife but most of all very artistic.
Almost everywhere you go, you can see that each murals has a somewhat creative and sometimes comical edge. Mercado Centrale, Santiago´s biggest seafood market, is a good stop for some fresh yummy seafood.
Walk along the shops to Plaza des Armas, and watch many of the open public debates. As soon as the sunset hits, head down to La Piñotera Bar for some great local drinks and for a more authentic Chilean environment. -
Amanda Sweeney
Bogota is a quirky, vibrant city, with many of its buildings containing a certain Disney-like charm. As you stumble around the city, you will always find a little surprise around every corner.
Walking around, you may find yourself a little breathless because of the altitude - just keep hydrated and take regular breaks until your body acclimatises. -
Amanda Sweeney
Top tips for Mexico City:
- Immense yourself on some local culture by treating yourself to a burrito or two at one of the local cantinas
- Catch some lucha libre (wrestling) action at any one of the city’s many wrestling arenas
- Don’t miss a chance to see some of the country’s most celebrated artists, Frida Kahlo
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Amanda Sweeney
Few countries in the world can surpass Belize’s biodiversity.
Dive down the longest hemisphere, walk through the thick jungle mass and discover an authentic Mayan temple are some of the amazing highlights. Everywhere you turn, you will be able to spot all the cultural influences that originate from Africa and the UK , that has embedded in Belizean society for hundreds of years. -
Amanda Sweeney
Colonia del Sacremento has one of the prettiest harbours in Latin America, showing signs of its former colonisers, the Portuguese around its neighbourhoods.
Montevideo is also great for a couple of days, sample some great restaurants serving up the famous South American beef and has plenty of hot spots to dance the night away.
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Amanda Sweeney
The beautiful Granada is sprinkled with little islets across the crater lakes to where it meets the Pacific.
Described as the ‘land of lakes and volcanoes’ there are plenty to visit, one in particular is the remarkable red and black Volcán Momotombo.
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Amanda Sweeney
Wildlife lovers are spoilt for choice on the Falkland Islands. You’ll find here five species of adorable penguins, whales and sea birds.
As you get closer to the shore, you’ll witness more of the avian wildlife. Truly scenic! -
Amanda Sweeney
The Antartica Air Cruise is beyond doubt a unique experience not to miss. The fantastic José Nogueira Hotel was very accommodating, but the main highlights of the trip was seeing the incredible fjords, gigantic icebergs and adorable penguins.
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Amanda Sweeney
Ignore all the negative stuff that you hear about Venezuela in the news, it offers so much more.
For one, the incredible longest waterfall in the world, Salto Angel is located there. Two, there is a much more exciting line up of wildlife from the Venezuelan side of the Amazon rainforest than the Brazilians can claim and three, you can watch some of the world’s hottest baseball players at any one of the many baseball stadiums dotted around the country.
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Amanda Sweeney
Arequipa is one delightful city. Started off Plaza des Armas (the main square in the city) and found many well manicured palm trees and other varieties planted in front of a cathedral. The architecture around the city is stunning not to mention the 400 hundred yr monastery and the city’s crown jewel, The Monastery of Catalina, was amazing.
The monastery was also a citadel, still in excellent condition. Little streets, kitchens, pretty little squares and many rooms where the nuns lived in. Soon as the sun set, slowly made my way back to the hostel getting a glimpse of three native women in traditional dress (cholitas) and gorgeous little bowler hats with their adorable children !
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Amanda Sweeney
You’ll find traces of the Mayan populations all over the markets, mountains and lots of sites around the country. Head down to Lago de Izabal or Nebaj to escape the tourist trail and then back on it to see the unmissable Lago de Atitlan.
Given its wealth in ancient history, there is too much to uncover in one trip, so I’ve promised myself to make another few :D! -
Amanda Sweeney
Salar de Uyuni are remarkable, the lakes are absolutely stunning. I strongly recommend bringing along some sunglasses, snacks, and some warm clothes as night time can be a tad chilly.
Definitely a trip to remember!
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Amanda Sweeney
Standing and staring at the blissfully unaware sea lions and giant turtles in such close proximity, feels like you have just been transported to another world.
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Amanda Sweeney
Standing and staring at the blissfully unaware sea lions and giant turtles in such close proximity, feels like you have just been transported to another world.
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Amanda Sweeney
Many travellers often skip Paraguay for its much more famous neighbours Brazil and Argentina.
But Paraguay has its own reasons to be explored, not only does it have a gateway to the mighty Iguassu Falls but is also worth a visit for the extraordinary habitat in the Chaco region. -
Amanda Sweeney
There are three main beaches in Rio, the famous Copacabana, Ipanema and the exclusive Leblon beaches to catch some rays and watch the beautiful Cariocas (residents of Rio de Janeiro) stroll by. After a long hard day chilling at the beach, head down to the Casa Rosa in the picturesque Santa Teresa district for some live samba music, delicious feijoda and some of the best views of the city! A trip to Rio de Janeiro, of course, would not be complete, without at visit to the iconic statues of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf mountain.
Just be sure to reach there super early, latecomers can expect to wait longer than three hours during the high peak season!
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Amanda Sweeney
Take a trip to the Lago de Yojoa for some spectacular bird watching and striking waterfalls. The country has some very beautiful national parks to capture wildlife at its best.
Another tip is to learn a little Spanish while conversing with some of locals, as a sign of respect. -
Amanda Sweeney
Buenos Aires without a doubt is a beautiful city. Famous for its tango, gourmet cuisine and fantastic nightlife, it doesn’t fail to live up to its reputation. Avenida Santa Fe is BA’s answer to Oxford street, lined with many gorgeous boutiques, hotels, restaurants and bars – it easily rivals any European city.
Districts to look out for are the Palermos – Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Soho and Palermo Viejo – a stunning middle class area, full of cafes and stunning residential homes. What not to miss is a trip to the Recoleta neighbourhood, where the formerly rich and famous had chosen to rest and San Telmo, the home of tango and also host to one of Latin America’s biggest antiques fair every Sunday.
On the dining out front, there are many cheap options, parillas (steak restaurants) are available all over BA, for all budgets serving excellent beef and pork, accompanied by some excellent home grown Malbec. A foodie’s paradise!
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Amanda Sweeney
The old town is a great stop to grab some fresh fruit and freshly ground coffee that costs next to nothing.
Accommodation wise - the Boquete Cloud Forest is a great choice both for comfort and fabulous scenery.
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Specialists in Latin America, Western & Oriental's sister company, Rainbow Tours, offers a range of tailor-made Latin America holidays. Genuine expertise, personal service and the ability to design a truly special holiday make them the perfect choice to discover the best of Latin America.
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