March

Carnival season may well be over, but in true Latin American style there is plenty to keep you entertained throughout March. As a largely Christian continent, Easter week, or ‘Semana Santa’ is of huge importance, and is celebrated lavishly throughout.

During Easter week, throughout Latin America you will see colourful parades, mass, and often fireworks. Easter is almost more important than Christmas here, and if you head to Mexico you may be lucky enough to witness the re-enactment of the crucifixion which takes place annually, with actors and hordes of followers taking to the streets.

March is also the month of the enthralling ‘Ruta Maya Canoe Race’ in Belize, a challenging, multi-day race which usually takes place over Easter weekend, attracting locals and tourists in droves.

In Ecuador, the ‘Fiesta del Equinoccio’ takes place surrounding the Middle of the World monument and is celebrated with yet more dances and processions. Further south, in the charming town of Cuenca, the annual peach festival ensues, and is a wonderful event to witness.

For something a little less traditional, Colombia hosts its International Film Festival in Cartagena during March, and has become increasingly important in recent years.

Guatemala’s coffee season ends in March, so it’s the ideal time to grab that perfect cuppa; whilst in Argentina’s Mendoza, March brings the start of the harvest, making it great for tasting some of the region’s most delicious wines- definitely a must!

Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Offering luxury in the heart of Antarctica, the M/V Sea Spirit affords upscale facilities and comfortable cabins. Highly manoeuvrable, the boat can navigate narrow fjords, follow pods of playful whales and provide an exceptional polar experience.

M/V Sea Spirit

Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Evergreen Lodge is a rustic eco-friendly lodge located in the heart of Tortuguero National Park. It offers expertly-guided excursions through this bio-diverse area and is the perfect base for spotting wildlife and admiring spectacular jungle scenery.

Evergreen Lodge

Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Embark on your Antarctic adventure onboard one of the finest small ships in the world; The Hebridean Sky. This vessel will provide excellent comfort and extensive amenities for all your needs whilst exploring the white continent.

Hebridean Sky

Lima, Peru

The Belmond Miraflores Park is Lima’s finest hotel and offers a superb location as well as dramatic Pacific Ocean views. Within easy reach of Lima’s top museums and restaurants, the Miraflores Park is a classy urban retreat and a haven of sophistication.

Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel

Mountain Pine Ridge, Belize

Situated on a private nature reserve comprising 7,200 acres of wilderness in Belize's Maya Mountains, the Hidden Valley Inn offers a welcoming, cosy atmosphere and high levels of personal service, ensuring guests a pleasant stay.

Hidden Valley Inn

Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau is arguably the slickest luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. Set in a former Recoleta palace, the Park Hyatt oozes classic good taste, and provides exceptional amenities and reassuringly obliging service in a great location.

Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Guanajuato, Colonial Highlands

Villa Maria Cristina is a grand Relais and Chateaux hotel, whose classic mansion façade hides a series of connecting colonial-style buildings through beautiful patios and gardens. Elegant and sophisticated, this is the most deluxe property in the city.

Villa Maria Cristina

Cordoba area, Argentina

Estancia El Colibri is one Argentina's finest ranches set among the beautiful Cordoba countryside. Wonderful family hospitality, amazing horse riding and polo, and top-notch facilities and cuisine make a stay at El Colibri an utterly magical experience.

Estancia El Colibri

Mexico City, Mexico

Las Alcobas is a stylish urban spa retreat located in Mexico City’s upmarket Polanco district. Boasting striking contemporary design, plush accommodations and one of Mexico City’s top restaurants, Las Alcobas is a polished and welcoming boutique hotel.

Las Alcobas

El Calafate area, Argentina

Eolo is one of Argentina’s most luxurious wilderness lodges. Dramatically positioned above a windswept Patagonian valley near El Calafate, Eolo offers comfort, sophistication, sensational views and a superb base for visiting Perito Moreno glacier.

Eolo

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Brazil Iguazu Falls, Brazil

Delve into the local heritage and explore San Ignacio Jesuit Ruins. Uncover a world left behind by Guarani Baroque Mission who aimed to spread Christianity throughout Argentina, before being expelled by the Spanish.

San Ignacio Jesuit Ruins

Oaxaca, Mexico

Monte Alban was one of the most important archaeological areas of Mesoamerica, located 10 kilometres from the city of Oaxaca. Explore this ancient Zapotec city with your own private guide, one of the greatest monuments of the continent.

Monte Alban Day Tour

Oaxaca, Mexico

Explore the charms of Oaxaca on foot with your very own private guide. Oaxaca is famous for its vibrantly coloured buildings, rich cultural attractions, culinary delights, colonial relics, churches and bustling Indian markets - a delight for the senses!

Magic of Oaxaca: A Guided Walking Tour

Paraty, Brazil

Paraty is a charming town on Brazil's Emerald Coast, the centre of which has remained virtually unchanged since its heyday as a port for gold passing through from the mines of Minas Gerais. Enjoy a fascinating walking tour of this world heritage site.

Historical Walking Tour of Paraty

Mexico City, Mexico

Savour the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Xochimilco, Mexico City's best garden market, before buying ingredients ferried in along an ancient system of canals and taking them back to a local family's house to learn a traditional recipe.

Xochimilco Culinary Experience

Havana, Cuba

Tropicana or "A Paradise under the Stars" is Havana's most famous cabaret club. Enjoy the colourful open air Latin dance show featuring over 200 singers, dancers and a big band live-orchestra in a beautiful garden setting.

Tropicana Show

Havana, Cuba

Enjoy a fascinating walking tour of Old Havana home to crumbling colonial buildings, winding alleyways and iconic plazas before a classic American convertible panoramic tour of Modern Havana. Stop off at the famous Hotel Nacional for a Mojito cocktail.

Discover Colonial & Modern Havana

Havana, Cuba

Walk in the footsteps of Havana's colonial past visiting the highlights of Old Havana,a UNESCO world heritage site. Visit Plaza de Armas, San Francisco, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Cathedral with our expert guide offering insightful history along the way.

Discover Colonial Havana

Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Join a top local chef at Hacienda Tekik de Regil for a course in traditional Yucatecan cuisine that takes you from the roots of the cooking all the way through to learning how to prepare an authentic meal.

Cook at Hacienda Tekik

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