We’ve picked our top 10 unmissable sights in Latin America and ask our experts where is best for first timers and free spirits.

 

1 / Christ the Redeemer statue, Brazil

Stand under the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, his arms outstretched as he looks over the city.

 

 

2/ Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu – the lost city of the Incas – is one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites.

 

 

3/ Iguaçu Falls, Brazil

Discover Iguaçu, 275 waterfalls plunging into the river below. The sight of these falls is magical.

 

 

4/ Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Wildlife-lovers can follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on a cruise around the Galapagos.

 

5/ Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

This mighty glacier, set in Glaciares National Park, is an astounding natural phenomenon.

 

 

6/ Salar d’Uyuni, Bolivia

Discover the luminous white landscape of Salar d’Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flats.

 

7/ Easter Island statues, Chile

One of the remotest places on earth, Easter Island is covered in monumental volcanic carvings.

 

8/ Amazon Rainforest, Brazil, Peru & Ecuador

We can take you into the Amazon rainforest, visiting local communities and searching for wildlife.

9/ Panama Canal, Panama

The Panama Canal was one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever built.

 

10/ Chichen Itza, Mexico

Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and features the Pyramid of Kukulcán.

 

OUR EXPERTS SUGGEST:

First time to Latin America?
If it’s your first time to Latin America, you could relax on Mexico’s beaches; even discover a city such as Rio de Janeiro or take a cruise around the Galapagos Islands. Choosing a simple hotel and flight combination is a clear plan and you can easily add on experiences to make it more personal.

 

If you love exploring but have no time to plan...
Escorted tours are perfect if you really want to get to the heart of a country, but don’t have the time to plan and research routes, hotels and experiences. You can choose a group tour with a guide, a private guided tour, even an independent journey where you can follow a suggested itinerary at your own pace. You can also add on extensions and experiences to make your holiday unforgettable.

 

Are you a free spirit?
Where do you want to go and what do you want to do? Our Kuoni Personal Travel Experts are ready to tailor make a holiday from scratch. We’ll help you mix and match destinations, flights, hotels and experiences across the planet. Your perfect holiday will spring to life. You can add flexible bolt-on journeys, such as staying on a traditional estancia in Argentina, and take inspiration from our tailor made suggestions throughout the brochure.

 

The path less travelled
So, you’ve been to Latin America before and now you want to try something different; to find all those cultural and scenic gems just waiting to be discovered. If this sounds like you, take a look at our inspirational tours, such as our Lakes and Mountains Tour, discovering remote parts of northern Chile and southern Bolivia; our Luxury Amazon Cruise in Peru; or Central America Panorama, exploring little-visited destinations such as Nicaragua. Then there are our tailor made holidays. Just tell us your ideas, your travel dreams, and together we’ll create your perfect holiday. 

 

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Article added 11 September 2009.

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