hola south america! destination guide

You’ve dreamed about it and now you’re finally here: Machu Picchu, the Lost City in the Clouds. You’ll dive into the mysteries of the Incas as your Local Specialist shares all the stories and secrets of these iconic ruins. Wander the Sacred Plaza, see the Temple of the Sun and ancient sundial. One thing’s for sure - this experience will stay with you forever.

You may have visited some other impressive waterfalls before, but few compare to the Iguassu Falls, a waterfall so big it stretches across Argentina and Brazil. We’ll take you to both sides, and you can ride the Ecological Jungle Train through the lush forest to the Devil’s Throat, the largest water curtain of Iguassu. You’ll have to pinch yourself to check you’re not dreaming when you come face to face with this one!

Everyday is a beach day in Rio de Janeiro and we’ll take you straight to the most iconic beaches where you can dose up on Vitamin D, take a dip in the ocean or spend hours people watching. Kick back with a caipirinha on Copacabana, try a spot of surfing at Ipanema, or watch the locals showing off their football skills on the sand. Whatever you do, Rio’s beaches are definitely one for the South America bucket list!

You've likely seen pictures of the floating islands of Uros, but visiting them in real life is completely different. Entire communities live, work and socialise on the islands, honouring a way of life that is rarely seen on land. The locals welcome you into their homes with open arms, teach you all about how the islands are woven together, and sing songs that will fill your heart with joy. A must do experience.

If you love wildlife, you have to visit Tortuguero. We cruised the canals of the national park to spot sloths, tapirs, monkeys, crocodiles, toucans and over 300 different species of birds. I especially loved the Green Turtle Research Station, the largest rookery for green, leatherback and hawksbill turtles in the Western Hemisphere. We had the chance to watch sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach and it was a moment I'll treasure forever.

We hopped on board a local schooner and spent two hours sailing the famous Guanarbara Bay of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil - and it was amazing!. We passed by dozens of islands and forts and had views of Sugarloaf Mountain soaring into the sky. It felt like we were in the middle of a picture-perfect postcard!