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To get a feel for a place’s beating heart, there is no substitute for seeing it through the eyes of its people. This is where Latin Excursions shines: we’ve nurtured relationships with wise locals in all our destinations: veteran guides, whimsical story-tellers, and folks who can decode local culture and explain their land’s great wonders.

Great stories have a way of unfolding when you’re in the right place at the right time. Catching a glimpse of the intrepid, noctural tree-dweller, the kinkajou, is no small feat. Similarly, if you’re into music or cuisine, you may want insider info on cherished local musicians or the hottest chefs.

There’s much that goes into choreographing legendary travel experiences for our clients. Our greatest assets, though, are our local partners who so proudly share their land‘s secrets.

South America is truly a land of riches – from astounding landscapes that are a testament to nature’s power, to the charming culture and energy of its peoples, to a storied history that stretches to 9000 B.C.

You have to see these places to believe them. Ride horses through Patagonia’s sweeping grasslands punctuated by uniquely shaped mountain peaks. Further north, near the center

of the continent, the Amazon jungle elbows up against the magnificent Andes mountain range. It’s a place of sound, color and energy: the chance to see leopards on the prowl at dusk, cascading waterfalls that tumble impossible heights, and verdant valleys that house the architectural ghosts of ancient civilizations. Meanwhile, cities and towns enchant even the most traveled of urbanites. For city-lovers, we can choreograph a delightful urban mix of world-renowned cuisine, architecture, music, and UNESCO world heritage sights.

Fifteen+ years ago, it hit us that our decades of travel in Central and South America, with all the discoveries and local connections we’d made, represented something very special: a framework for crafting off-the-beaten-path travel experiences packed with authentic moments and local characters.

This is what travel ought to be. Transformative. Human. Local. The stuff of great stories.

We’re experts because we know these places and love these places. Whether you’re imagining a stylish nature adventure or an exotic family reunion, whether you have a thousand ideas or aren’t sure where to start, the Latin Excursions team can craft a completely custom experience. Or guide you to the right Pre-designed Journey.

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Nature and Rhythm of Brazil

10 days / 9 nights

From $500 / person / day

Curated to deliver an in-depth discovery into Brazil's fascinating culture, music and nature, this cross-country journey combines the pristine landscapes of the Amazon...

Journey to Cuba

7 days / 6 nights

From $3,125 / person

Latin Excursions is a true believer in the unique and intense transformative travel experience that this magical island of Cuba has to offer...

Colombia in Style

9 days / 8 nights

From $600 / person / day

Primely positioned directly over the equator and home to snow-capped peaks and glistening beaches, Colombia is a diverse country teeming with passionate culture...

Panama in Style

9 days / 8 nights

From $550 / person / day

Panama is a country known for its natural beauty of turquoise seas and tropical cloud forests. Home to many Indigenous tribes, diverse plant and animal life...

Insider’s Tour of Colombia: Cartagena + Colonial Gem

9 days / 8 nights

From $500 / person / day

Walking Cartagena’s carefully preserved Walled City – with its colorful buildings and cobblestone streets – is a traveler's delight. You'll also visit a picturesque colonial village where gentle hikes, coffee tasting, canyon tour and cooking await.

Insider’s Tour: Santiago de Cuba

4 days / 3 nights

From $2,640 / person

This quick escape gives travelers the opportunity to explore beautiful landscapes outside the city in Santiago de Cuba and get to know its Afro-Caribbean heritage.

Havana Escape

5 days / 4 nights

From $3,596 / person

Escape to this Caribbean gem for a short escape packed with exciting experiences from touchdown to take-off, incorporating tours that go behind-the-scenes of artist studios, musicians’ homes, cigar establishments, vintage car workshops and so much more.

Panama’s Caribbean by Catamaran

7 days / 6 nights

From $700 / person / day

Panama, a destination where the past and present are beautifully intertwined, offers a delightful combination of history, culture, and adventure experiences that you can pack into one week.

Insider’s Journey Panama: City, Canal, and Wildlife

5 days / 4 nights

From $650 / person / day

Explore Panama City and its unique jungle outskirts on this Insider's Tour. From hiking Ancon Hill for its 360º views of the city, to taking the Transisthmian Train to Fort Lorenzo, you will be left wanting to explore Panama further.

Hidden Gems in Brazil: Paraty & Pantanal

12 days / 11 nights

From $650 / day / person

Southern Brazil, from Rio de Janeiro to the beaches of Paraty and Pantanal, has some of the best of Brazil's hidden gems. On this insider's journey of Brazil you will see why this region deserves to be on every person's travel radar.

Active Uruguay Journey for Families

8 days / 7 nights

From $375 / person / day

Discover the highlights of Uruguay with your family combined with active elements: biking, horseback riding and trekking!

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Uruguay Wine Tour: Vik and Vines

12 days / 11 nights

From $700 / person / day

Despite being one of the smallest and lesser known countries in South America, Uruguay continues to capture the imaginations and hearts of adventurous travelers...

Natural Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands

16 days / 15 nights

From$650 / person / day

This expertly crafted, sixteen day itinerary combines the very best of South America’s most alluring and adventurous destinations, the sacred ruins...

Journey to Ecuador

15 days / 14 nights

From $750 / person / day

Nature lovers can check off everything on their bucket list with this comprehensive two-week adventure of Ecuador's Andes mountains, Galapagos islands...

Land of Fire & Ice: Journey to Chilean Patagonia

10 days / 9 nights

From $750 / person / day

Combine two of Chile’s most spectacular regions – the stark beauty of the Atacama Desert and the glaciers and imposing peaks of Torres del Paine in Patagonia...

Journey to Ecuador’s Amazon

9 days / 8 nights

From $500 / person / day

Nature lovers can check off everything on their bucket list with this impressive mix of Ecuador's Andes mountains and the Amazon jungle...

Machu Picchu and the Amazon: Explorer’s Dream Destination

10 days / 9 nights

From $650 / person / day

With its contrasting landscapes and fascinating cultural highlights, this adventure tour to Peru is filled with excitement at every turn – from Machu Picchu to the Amazon, Cusco to the Sacred Valley.

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“We are home but still have Colombia on our minds

What an extraordinary journey to a country filled with culture, art, a fantastic landscape, and incredible people. In Bogota, our visit to the Gold Museum and Botero Gallery were taken to the next level by the knowledge of each individual guide. We learned, we ate, we laughed. Chef Meli, who took us on a food tour, and Abraham, who did our rum and coffee tasting, were also excellent. Thank you so much to Eric and his team—especially Nils—for planning and executing such a fulfilling, joyous, and interesting itinerary.”

– Betsy McLaughlin

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