Destinations in Latin America

Latin America Family Holidays

Stretching from Mexico to Argentina and encompassing not only South America but also Central America and parts of the Caribbean, Latin America is vast and varied.

Bordered by the Andes and high-altitude desert to the west, and by the icy glaciers and soaring peaks of Patagonia to the south, Argentina is Latin America’s second-largest country by size and a place where you can truly get away from it all. At its centre lies the nation’s agricultural heartland, with vineyards, grasslands, and wetlands to explore.

It may be small and compact, but Belize offers family adventures with bells on. If you love beaches, a laid-back Caribbean vibe with just enough wildlife, ancient ruins and fabulous food to keep the culture-wish list ticked, you’ll love this English-speaking gem.

In contrast, Brazil is a giant of a country. Famous for its beautiful beaches, yes, but far more besides, such as wildlife-rich jungles and wetlands and one of the world’s most buzzing capitals, Rio de Janeiro. As well as an array of activities and adventures on offer, you’ll discover colonial towns, Amazonian jungles and an absolute must-do, the thundering Iguazu Falls!

If you’re looking for colour, vibrancy, fun and culture, Colombia is your go-to, and families love it! Increasingly popular yet still full of hidden corners, families are spoilt for choice here. You’ll find palm-fringed coastlines, quaint colonial towns, and simply stunning national parks.

Does Costa Rica even need an introduction? As one of our long-standing favourites, it remains the gold standard for first-time family travel to the region. Small, easy to get around and jam-packed with wildlife and adrenaline-fuelled adventure, it makes the perfect introduction to the region as a first-time family travel option.

If bucket list wildlife adventure tops your family’s wish list, the Galapagos will exceed your wildest expectations as you swim with marine iguanas, snorkel with seal lions and try not to giggle at blue-footed boobies. Ecuador provides the perfect cultural foil with its Inca ruins, indigenous markets and easy-to-access Amazon basin.

A land of Mayan ruins, coffee-plantation culture and astonishing natural beauty, Guatemala may be one of the less-visited destinations in Latin America, but all the better for it. Jungles, mountains, beaches and volcanoes are all on offer in this undiscovered gem.

Away from the overdeveloped coastal resorts of Cancun, you’ll discover authentic Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula. Here is a land of Mayan ruins, truly stunning beaches and lagoons, turquoise cenotes and a Caribbean paradise, which can easily be explored by self-drive.

Indigenous culture, spectacular Inca ruins, towering Andes and extensive pristine jungle are just some of the reasons why Peru offers the perfect blend of stunning landscapes, culture, adventure and wildlife for family travellers.

Our Other Destinations collection includes some of our more off-the-beaten-track countries, such as Bolivia, El Salvador, Guyana, Chile and Nicaragua, perfect if you want to go beyond our core Latin America family holiday destinations.

For a more in-depth summary of each of our destinations, see our Guide to Family Travel in Latin America – Where & Why. We’d be delighted to help plan the right Latin America family holiday for you and your family.  Do get in touch.