Caribbean, Central & South America

“South America teaches you that maps lie — the real world is in the unexpected.”

— Pablo Neruda

Find a place in Caribbean, Central & South America

Get High in the Peruvian Andes

High in the clouds in the Andean mountains, Roberto Serrini gets a taste of two worlds: one where ancient cultures still thrive and another that values a touch of luxury after a long day exploring.

This Shiny New Hotel Is Disappearing Into The World’s Largest Salt Flat

Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is getting five shiny new bedrooms in the middle of absolutely nowhere.

Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's sweeping dunes

After a day in the sun, you could be forgiven for thinking this magical expanse of sand and water is a mirage.

Colombia and Guatemala Just Got The Dr. Jones Treatment

There are easier ways to get from Colombia to Guatemala. Dr. Jones has chosen a more expensive route.

Slow Road Through Cuba

On a mission to experience the real Cuba, Guy Wilkinson rents some dilapidated wheels and tackles crumbling roads and a corrupt constabulary on a road trip from Havana to Trinidad.

After Dark Havana

For decades it was relegated to the international sidelines, but visit Cuba now while its true heart still beats. And there’s no better time to get out and about in its capital than after the sun sets.

Crossing Costa Rica

Despite a slothful start, Natasha Dragun manages to explore one of the pioneering countries of the eco-tourism world.

Hiking the Dientes de Navarino

One of our group is crying quietly inside the hood of her jacket as the nine-seater aircraft quivers and bucks in the wind. “Is this normal?” I yell over the hum to Gonzalo, our guide. “It’s a normal windy-day,” he nods with a smile. Then the pilot cranks the engine to taxi for take-off.

Sailing Patagonia

Cam Cope ventures to the south of South America and explores Chile’s magnificent fjords by boat.