Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Awaken your inner archaeologist as you explore the sprawling Mayan ruins of Caracol. Departing from San Ignacio, you'll journey deep into the jungles of Belize to the Chiquibul Forest Reserve - home to one of the largest Mayan sites in the country. Your expert guide will illuminate the fascinating history of Caracol, which was once a mighty city and a rival of neighboring Tikal in Guatemala. Explore magnificent plazas, temples, palaces, and an observatory while learning about the social and religious practices of the ancient Mayans. Round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel is included on this full-day tour.

Discover the beauty of the Andes Mountains by visiting the Cajón del Maipo, one of the preferred ecotourism zones of the central zone of Chile.The first stop will be in San Jos e de Maipo, a small and picturesque village founded in 1792. Then you will continue to El Yeso Reservoir, located at 2,500 meters above sea level, and Santiago's main water reserve. During the journey you will appreciate a hanging glacier, a wonderful Andean mountain system, flora and fauna typical of the area.

Fly through the canopy of a rare tropical dry forest on this 3-hour ziplining excursion from the Tamarindo area. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of monkeys, lizards, and more as you traverse the treetops on a kid-friendly morning outing.

Visit the impressive natural attractions of the Calchaquí Valley on this full-day scenic drive. Enjoy a comfortable ride from Salta to the village of Cachi as you learn about the surrounding natural resources from your guide along the way. Stop at Payogosta and the Archaeological Museum of Cachi before returning to Salta through stunning Los Cardones National Park.

Leave Santiago behind for a spectacular hiking tour through the Andes Mountains. Set out through Chile's Cajon del Maipo en route toward San Jose Volcano, a stratovolcano with a 2.5-mile wide caldera. Marvel at the surrounding mountain scenery dotted with glaciers and rivers as you walk, enjoying a leisurely pace while making your way to a secluded spot for lunch. Afterward, spend some relaxing time at a waterfall before completing your 2-hour round-trip trek.

Discover the life and talent of Ecuador's most cherished visual artist, Oswaldo Guayasamín, with entry to the museum, chapel and home that preserve his legacy. View a large collection of his original paintings and sculptures, in addition to pre-Columbian and colonial artifacts, at the museum. See where Guayasamín lived and worked on a tour of his home, and enter the Capilla del Hombre, his final masterwork dedicated as a monument to peace and the people of Latin America.

Cajas National Park with its 200 glacial lakes and numerous hiking trails is easily one of the most beautiful places in Ecuador. With this tour, travelers with limited time in Cuenca can still spend a few hours exploring the Andean highlands with two guided hikes through two different forest ecosystems.

Explore the ancient Maya city of Caracol with a full-day tour from San Ignacio that includes the Río On pools and the Río Frio caves. Follow your guide through the vast archaeological site, stand in the field of the ball court, and take in sweeping views of the jungle from the peak of the sky temple pyramid. Follow the history of Caracol in the glyphs, stelae, and carvings throughout the site, and then finish your day swimming in natural pools and visiting a vast limestone cave system in Pine Ridge.

By booking this zipline and cultural tour in La Fortuna, you can split the day between exploring Costa Rica's famous rain forests and learning about one of the native groups that keep Costa Rica culturally rich. Safety-minded guides lead you on an exhilarating zipline course and then bring you to a Maleku community for an uncommon chance to learn about one of Costa Rica's few remaining indigenous groups.

Explore the mysteries of Candombl e through this cultural tour of Salvador. Over the course of 4 hours with a local guide, visit the Afro-Brazilian Museum which narrates the history of enslaved Africans in Brazil. Go to the Pierre Verger Foundation, the French anthropologist responsible for developing literary and photographic and audio records of the history of slavery. Continue to a Candombl e terreiro (community) and get the opportunity to consult the sacred oracle (optional, extra cost). Walk through the favela to see the urban and cultural development that originated from maroon community, a historical haven for African slaves practicing the Candombl e religion. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Liberate your senses from Santiago's metropolitan bustle on a 9-hour tour of Cajon del Maipo and the El Yeso Dam (Embalse El Yeso) from Santiago. In a small group limited to nine, you'll travel into the Chilean Andes and visit natural highlights such as Cajon del Maipo, a narrow canyon through which the Maipo River flows, and El Yeso Dam (Embalse El Yeso), a turquoise body of water which reveals views of snow-capped peaks. WIne and cheese samples, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

On this biking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sacred City of Caral-Supe from Lima, you bike 31 miles (50 kilometers) through the Peruvian desert to reach the influential archaeological sites, turning an ordinary tour into an authentic adventure. Visit important parts of the ruins such as sacred altars, an ancient amphitheater, and a pyramid site, and learn about the people who built this city - one of the oldest in the Americas. Then, return to Lima in the comfort of a van.

Immerse yourself in the life of Venezuela's independence hero on this guided tour through Caracas' historic district. Visit the picturesque plaza named for Simón Bolívar, the house where he was born, and the spot where the golden keys to his tomb are housed. Enrich your travels by learning about this fascinating historical figure from an informative guide and top off your tour with a cable car ride with spectacular views.  

This walking guide tour to visit one of the most of the picturesque neighborhood in the city, with a walk of the of colorful Caminito and La Boca sites, and enjoy the most varied options that are made in each place that visits. Discover this mythical and famous districtGroup Day tour. Observations: Minimum two pax.

Spend a full-day at the UNESCO listed Cajas National Park on a private day tour. Skip the confusion and irregular schedules of public transit with private hotel pickup and drop-off.  With a private guide by your side, all you have to do is enjoy the adventure. Your two hikes at different altitude levels offer spectacular views. Along the way, stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

If you're a culture vulture, no visit to Quito is complete with looking around Capilla del Hombre and Guayasamin Museum. Guarantee to your entry to both cultural institutions by booking your admission in advance and exploring the museums at your own pace. Capilla del Hombre chronicles the history of mankind through art while in Guayasamin Museum, more than 4,500 pre-Colombian artifacts depict ancient history.    

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor and spectacular scenery of Cajon del Maipo on a full-day tour from Santiago. Awaken your senses to the fragrant mountain air and dramatic landscape of the mountainous enclave while gaining insight into the fascinating flora and fauna with an insightful guide. Visit the traditional town of San Jose de Maipo to learn of the cultural customs of the region. Personalized attention from your guide is guaranteed on this small group tour, where numbers are limited to eight or twelve.

Experience the jungle in two ways on this canopy walk and riverboat tour that gets you up close and personal with the country's incredible bio diversity. Defy gravity by crossing 17 canopy platforms using various apparatus like a suspension bridge. See tropical animals like crocodiles, toucans, sloths, and monkeys as you float down the Sarapiqui River accompanied by a naturalist guide.

The beaches of Tortuguero National Park are a famous nesting ground for endangered green sea turtles, while the park's dense rain forest is home to monkeys and a variety of bird species. This canoe tour avoids the use of a motor and provides a silent and eco-friendly mode of transportation, which allows you to see native wildlife up close while your guide navigates through Tortuguero's freshwater creeks and lagoons.

Discover the natural wonders of the Salta province during this full-day sightseeing and wine tasting day trip from Salta. Trek south of Salta into the rivers, mountains and gorges of the Calchaquí Valley. Stop at the Devil's Throat rock formation to snap some photos before continuing on to the winemaking town of Cafayate. You'll tour a winery and taste some local wines before making the return trip to Salta.