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!

Holbox, Isla Holbox

For couples and honeymooners seeking barefoot luxury, the rustic hideaway of Casa Sandra is the perfect retreat on the beautiful Isla Holbox. Owned and run by a Cuban artist, the hotel is full of quirky design touches, cool art and contemporary style.

Casa Sandra

Espiritu Santo Island, Baja California

Wake to the sound of lapping waves on a private white sand beach when you experience off-the-beaten-track luxury ‘glamping’ on Espiritu Santo at Camp Cecil, with the chance to snorkel, kayak, hike and swim with marine life, to your heart’s content.

Camp Cecil

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

Mexico City, Mexico City and Puebla

With only four rooms, a stay at the incredibly stylish Nima Local House Hotel offers a home-from-home experience in beautiful surroundings with a truly personal service and exquisite attention to detail.

Nima Local House Hotel

Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

A purpose built polar expedition vessel, the RCGS boasts the highest ice-class available making it well-equipped to navigate the thickest ice and offer a sturdy, safe and comfortable experience amid even the harshest Antarctic conditions.

RCGS Resolute

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

Tulum, Riviera Maya

With its quirky rooms and views over the turquoise sea, this charming boutique hotel, near the ancient Mayan ruins at Tulum is a firm Imagine favourite.

Ana y Jose Charming Hotel & Spa

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

San Miguel de Allende, Colonial Highlands

For romance, elegance and style, the four suites of L’Otel located in a quiet street of San Miguel de Allende’s historic centre, boast antique furnishings, plush linens, colourful artwork and chic antiques in a lovingly restored old colonial building.

L'Otel

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

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Pay for two nights and stay for three or pay for three nights and stay for four at La Viuda de Jose Ignacio, Uruguay when you book before 10 December. Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Please contact our specialists for more information.

La Viuda de Jose Ignacio, Uruguay - Complimentary Nights Offer

Pay for two nights and stay for three at Sofitel Victoria Regia, Colombia when you book before 31 October. Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Please contact our specialists for more information.

Sofitel Victoria Regia, Colombia - 3rd Night Free

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Monteverde, Costa Rica

Begin with a short hike through a 70 acre private Cloud Forest reserve before heading to the cables for an exciting zip-line adventure. Fly through the treetops, rappel down large trees and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.

Original Canopy Tour

Rincon De La Vieja, Costa Rica

Today you will take a trip to Rincon de la Vieja National Park and enjoy hiking around the active volcano. Offering exceptional natural beauty, dense forest and a rocky terrain, the park is set in an amazing landscape perfect for enjoying a hike.

Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike

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

Antigua, Guatemala

Challenge yourself with an incredible hike up the smouldering cone of the active Pacaya Volcano. Enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountainous landscape and you may even witness glowing hot lava flows, followed by a gourmet lunch.

Pacaya Volcano Hike with Picnic

Turrialba, Sarapiqui and Pacuare, Costa Rica

Enjoy an exhilarating and unforgettable journey travelling over the rolling white water rapids of the Pacuare River, one of the top five in the world for rafting, surrounded by the natural beauty of cascading waterfalls and lush tropical rainforest.

Pacuare Whitewater Rafting Class III-IV

Medellin, Colombia

Enjoy an introduction to the past of Pablo Escobar. As one of the most infamous gangsters in the world, Escobar carried out his crimes in Medellin. You'll visit some iconic sites including his final resting place, La Catedral & the Monaco building.

Discovering Pablo Escobar

Monteverde,Costa Rica

Embark on an exhilarating adventure through the rainforest trails and over hanging bridges, above the canopy of Monteverde Cloud Forest. Gain a fresh prospective of the flora and fauna of the forest canopy and the abundance of wildlife.

Guided Sky Walk

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

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

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