Central & South America
Travelers to Central and South America find a variety of countries with shores on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Caribbean with tropical beaches, rainforests, mountains, and wildlife. In Central America, Panama’s famed canal is a popular tourist attraction, and Costa Rica’s resorts and “pura vida” lifestyle attract vacationers. South America’s countries range from warm tropical locales in the north to the gateway to Antarctica in the south, with the Amazon River, Machu Picchu in Peru, and Ecuador’s Galapagos in the west.
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Costa Rica
10 Places Locals Love to Visit in Costa Rica — From Beaches and Hot Springs to Markets
Costa Rica
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
The Nicoya Region in Costa Rica Is a 'Blue Zone' Where Many Residents Live Till 100 — Here's Their Secret
Costa Rica
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Monteverde, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Chartering a Superyacht Is the Newest — and Most Exclusive — Way to Explore Costa Rica
Costa Rica
This Is the Best Place to Retire in 2024, According to a New Report
Costa Rica
Here's Where Celebrities Stay in Costa Rica's Ultra-Luxe Papagayo Peninsula
Costa Rica
This New Luxury Resort in Costa Rica Will Have a Suspended Treetop Bar, Ocean-view Suites, and a Chic Beach Club
Belize
This Island Resort Has Its Own Time Zone so Guests Can Spend One Extra Hour in the Sun
Belize
This Private Island Has 7 Stunning Villas — Including One of the Only Overwater Bungalows in Belize
Belize
This Private Island Resort Has 7 Stunning Villas With Private Chefs, Personal Butlers, and More
Belize
A New Luxury Hotel Is Opening in Belize With a Private Island and a Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye
Belize
The World's First Crowdfunded Island Is Looking for Owners — and It Could Be You
Belize
13 Best All-inclusive Belize Resorts
Belize
This Tropical Paradise Has Mayan Ruins, Remote Islands, and One of the World's Largest Reefs — How to Visit
Belize
I’m a Top Travel Advisor, and Here’s How I’d Spend a Luxurious, Action-packed Week in Belize
Panama
An Ultra-exclusive Resort Has Opened Off the Coast of Panama — and You'll Feel Like You've Been Marooned on a Tropical Island
Panama
Visit a Remote National Park, Learn Tribal Traditions in the Rainforest, and Swim Under a Waterfall on This Central America Cruise
Panama
This Luxury Hotel Coming to Central America Is Located Within a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Panama
Panama Has Incredible Rain Forests, Beaches, and Wildlife — Here’s How to Plan Your Trip
Panama
How to Visit the Pacific Coast of Panama, According to a Travel Expert
Colombia
This River in Colombia Is a Liquid Rainbow You Have to See to Believe
Colombia
An Over-the-top Beach Resort in Colombia — and You Can Arrive by Yacht
Colombia
In Colombia's Eje Cafetero, Coffee Is Just the Beginning
Colombia
This Boutique Hotel in Cartagena's Old City Is in an 18th-century Home — and It Has Access to a Gorgeous Private Beach
Colombia
Seeing Cartagena Through the Eyes of Colombia's Most Famous Magical Realist
Colombia
Here's Where to Find Disney's Inspiration for 'Encanto' in Real Life
Colombia
I Spent 4 Days Exploring the LGBTQ+ Scene in Medellín, Colombia — Here's Where to Go
Colombia
These 2024 Expedition Trips Offer Total Immersion in Once-in-a-lifetime Destinations
Colombia
These Small Towns in Colombia Are Glamping Hot Spots With Igloo-shaped Tents, Refurbished Wagons, and Panoramic Domes Overlooking the Andes
Colombia
Colombia's Caribbean Coast Has Beautiful Beaches — and a Fascinating Mix of Cultures
Colombia
This South American City Is One of the Best Places to Travel in 2024 — Here's How to Visit
Colombia
This Is the Most Affordable Country to Retire in 2024
Colombia
20 Best Places to Visit in Colombia, According to Locals and Experts
Colombia
Medellín, Colombia, Is the Next Big Thing in Global Cuisine — Here's Where to Eat
Argentina
Take in Some of the Best Views of Patagonia at This New Lodge in Argentina
Argentina
This Argentinian City Is Called the 'Paris of South America' but It's So Much More — How to Plan the Perfect Trip
Argentina
Celebrity Chef Francis Mallmann Has a Private Island in Patagonia — and You Can Stay There
Argentina
Bariloche Is Patagonia's Most Charming Town — Here's Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip
Argentina
Argentina’s Iconic Cuisine Is Changing — Here Are 13 Standout Plant-based Eateries in Buenos Aires
Argentina
This Famous Family Turned Their Home Into a Luxury Wine Resort in the Heart of Argentina’s Wine Country
Argentina
I Climbed the Highest Peak in the Americas — Here's How You Can, Too
Argentina
The Best Times to Visit Argentina — From Buzzy Buenos Aires to Rugged Patagonia
Peru
All You Need to Know About Barranco, Lima's Coolest Neighborhood
Peru
Travel + Leisure Readers' 10 Favorite Cities in Central and South America of 2023
Peru
Peru's Rainbow Mountain Is an Incredible Display of Color — How to Visit
Peru
This NYC Restaurant’s Food Is Cooked With Love by Grandmas From Around the World
Peru
Peru's Colca Canyon Is Twice As Deep As the Grand Canyon — How to Visit the Breathtaking Destination
Peru
The Best Times to Visit Peru, According to Locals
Peru
This Luxury Tour Company Is Launching Its First Riverboat in Latin America — Here's a Sneak Peek
Peru
This Iconic South American Country Got a New National Reserve — and It's a Whale-watcher's Paradise
Peru
This Indigenous-owned Tour Company in Peru Has Women-only Hiking Trips That Include Camping in Glass Domes, Cooking Classes, and a Visit to an Alpaca Farm
Peru
This Region of Peru Has Incredible Ancient Ruins — Without Machu Picchu's Crowds
Peru
I Hiked Past Slot Canyons and Ancient Ruins, Shopped for Cozy Alpaca Blankets, and Stayed at the Decadent New Hotels in Southern Peru
Peru
This Neighborhood in Lima Has the City's Best Food — Here's Where to Eat and Drink
Peru
Lima Travel Guide
Chile
Chile's Aysén Region Is a Dreamscape of Towering Mountains, Crystalline Lakes, and Sublime Glaciers
Chile
This Dreamy Chilean Island Is Home to Colorful Houses, Stunning Scenery, and the World's Smallest Deer
Chile
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Easter Island
Chile
Chile's Lake District Is Home to Some of the Country's Most Spectacular Nature Reserves and National Parks
Chile
After the Events of 2020, One Writer Found Comfort in Chasing the Total Solar Eclipse in Chile
Chile
This South American Destination Has Luxury Lodges, Otherworldly Landscapes, and Some of the World's Best Stargazing
Chile
I Went to Chile With Phil Rosenthal of 'Somebody Feed Phil' — and Learned His Greatest Travel Secret
Chile
This All-inclusive Resort Is in a National Park Known as 'One of the Wildest Places on Earth' — and It Just Reopened With 2-story Suites
Chile
Chile's Futaleufú River Has the World's Most Epic Whitewater Rafting — Here's How to Plan Your Trip
Chile
I Went On a Road Trip From Chile’s Atacama Desert to Bolivia’s Salt Flats — Here’s How You Can, Too
Chile
This South American Country Is Often Called the 'Astronomy Capital of the World' — Here's Where to Stay to Get the Best Views of Its Starry Skies
Chile
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Chile's Atacama Desert
Chile
Chile Has Become the Rising Star of South America's Food Scene — Here's Why
Brazil
This Jungle Tree House Puts You in the Heart of the Brazilian Rain Forest
Brazil
Young Creatives Are Breathing New Life Into Brazil's Planned Capital