We have a selection of guidebooks to some of our most popular countries in Latin America. Written by our specialists, they detail destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send this via a PDF to your email.
Celebrated as the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon is one of the most important natural habitats on Earth. With a new types of flora or fauna discovered every three days, huge numbers of endemic wildlife and boasting one tenth of all known species in the world, the Amazon is a hive of activity for nature enthusiasts. Witness the phenomenon of the Meeting of the Waters on a river cruise, spend an evening at the iconic Manaus Opera House, or swim with freshwater dolphins on a jungle tour on an unforgettable trip to the Amazon.
Patagonia Camp, located right by Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, is Patagonia’s ultimate glamping experience. Stay in luxury yurts and feast your eyes on the adventure playground of South America’s most spectacular wilderness landscape.
It is definitely worth getting off the beaten track to visit Chile’s Easter Island, the most isolated inhabited island on earth. Located 3,700 kilometres from Chile’s mainland, the hundreds of monolith statues found here are the islands main draw, although little is known about their purpose. As well as archaeological wonders, Easter Island is also a place of astounding natural beauty with its verdant rolling hills, volcano craters and wild white sand beaches. Enveloped by the Pacific Ocean, the island is also known for its diving, with waters brimming with tropical fish and turtles.
Despite offering superb national parks, hidden colonial gems and some of the best beaches in the country, Brazil’s northern coast is largely unexplored. The region is rich in beautiful landscapes, welcoming people and a great year-round climate. Jericoacoara, a former fishing village, is an ideal retreat from the busy cities of Brazil. It’s hard-to-reach location is worth it for the quality windsurfing and kite surfing on offer, as well as unbeatable sunsets.
The world’s largest salt flat, known as Salar de Uyuni, is located in southwest Bolivia. Freezing by night and boiling by day, it is both spectacular and totally unique. Originally a Salt Lake, experts believe the Salar dried out around 10,000 years ago. The environment is inhospitable and not easy to reach, however the sensation of standing in the middle of this vast salt desert is something incredible. A visit here combines well with Chile and/or Argentina.
Spend time in Bogota, Colombia’s urban and cool capital, renowned for its historic Old Town and fascinating Gold Museum, or take a stroll down the cobbled streets of Cartegena, an enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with ornate churches and crumbling forts. For those with a love of adventure sports, the Los Nevados National Park offers an array of activities, including hiking, mountain biking and rock-climbing.
For those with a bigger budget and looking to venture even further, a fantastic option would be a trip to the icy wilderness of Antarctica. Here you can encounter a corner of the world that has been virtually untouched by humans, where dramatic snowcapes, ice-bergs, glaciers and incredible wildlife reign. Discover different types of penguins, seals and sea birds as well as humpback, orca and minke whales. Most visitors to Antarctica go on an expedition cruise ship which typically departs from Ushuaia in Argentina, with stops at the wildlife rich Falkland Islands and South Georgia. It is only possible to visit Antarctica from November to March – the Antarctic summer.