Travel is becoming more considered, with many clients choosing to plan further ahead and spend longer in each destination. Across Latin America, this approach lends itself naturally to journeys that feel unhurried, well organised and deeply rewarding.
For those looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, the region offers remarkable variety, from the Andes to rainforest and coastline. With the guidance of Latin Routes, an award-winning tour operator and The Latin America Travel Specialist, these journeys are shaped into truly individual holidays, designed around each client’s interests and pace.
Northern Argentina: Adding depth to a wider journey
For clients who have already experienced Buenos Aires or Patagonia, northern Argentina offers a different perspective on the country. The provinces of Salta and Jujuy are defined by high-altitude landscapes, where the Quebrada de Humahuaca stretches towards Bolivia through layers of mineral-rich rock.
This region works particularly well as part of a broader Argentina itinerary, often combined with Iguazú Falls or the vineyards of Mendoza. As part of holidays in Argentina, time in Salta allows for guided exploration of surrounding valleys, visits to small-scale wineries and a closer look at traditions that continue to shape daily life in the Andes.
It’s a quieter addition that complements Argentina’s more familiar highlights, bringing a sense of contrast and depth to the overall journey.
Atacama Desert, Chile: Landscapes shaped by light
In northern Chile, the Atacama Desert offers a striking contrast to other parts of Latin America. Around San Pedro de Atacama, salt flats, geysers and volcanic peaks create a landscape that feels both vast and precise in its detail.
Days are spent exploring with knowledgeable local guides, from early morning visits to the El Tatio geysers to walks through the Valle de la Luna as the light softens towards evening. After dark, the clarity of the sky allows for guided stargazing, offering a different way to experience the desert.
Stays here are based in carefully selected lodges, with excursions planned around each client to ensure a comfortable and well-paced experience. For those considering Chile holidays from the UK, the Atacama combines naturally with Santiago or further south with Patagonia, creating a varied and well-balanced itinerary.
Patagonia: Space and a slower pace of travel
Patagonia continues to appeal to those who value space and time to travel well. Spanning southern Chile and Argentina, it is a region where the journey itself becomes part of the experience, with wide landscapes, glacial lakes and mountain ranges shaping each day.
Rather than moving quickly between locations, itineraries are best designed with time in key areas such as Torres del Paine or Los Glaciares National Park. Guided walks, boat excursions and time to take in the surroundings help create a more measured pace.
Patagonia is often combined with other regions, such as Buenos Aires or the Chilean Lake District, allowing clients to experience different sides of Latin America within one seamless journey.
Peru: a more complete experience of the Andes and Amazon
While Machu Picchu remains an important highlight, many clients are now choosing to explore Peru in greater depth. The Sacred Valley offers a gentler introduction to the Andes, with time to visit local markets in Pisac, explore lesser-visited archaeological sites and gain a better understanding of traditional life.
In Cusco, private guided tours bring the city’s history into focus, from its Inca origins to its later development. Extending the journey south to Lake Titicaca introduces a different pace and landscape. Staying near Puno, clients can visit the floating islands of the Uros people, where communities continue to live on islands created from layers of totora reeds, as well as explore the wider lake and its quieter shores.
Combining the Andes with time in the Amazon adds further contrast, with lodge-based stays offering guided excursions along rivers and forest trails. Together, these regions create a more rounded journey, balancing culture, history and wildlife within one itinerary.
Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast: Rainforest and wildlife
Costa Rica continues to attract those interested in nature and wildlife, particularly along the southern Pacific coast, including the Osa Peninsula. This is one of the most biologically diverse regions in Central America, where rainforest meets the ocean and wildlife is part of everyday life.
Access is typically arranged by light aircraft or boat, ensuring the journey feels straightforward despite the remote setting. As part of Costa Rica holidays, stays are based in carefully managed eco-lodges, some of which form part of the Conscious Routes Collection, where conservation and community involvement are central.
Guided walks with experienced naturalists provide insight into the forest, while the pace of the stay allows time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Brazil beyond Rio: Extending the journey
Rio de Janeiro remains an essential part of many Brazil itineraries, but extending the journey beyond the city adds a different dimension. Iguazú Falls, on the border with Argentina, offers a powerful natural contrast and is often included as part of a wider multi-country journey.
Further north, the state of Bahia provides a mix of history and coastline. In Salvador, guided visits explore the city’s architecture, food and cultural traditions, while the surrounding coast offers a more relaxed pace with smaller, well chosen places to stay.
Brazil works particularly well when combined with Argentina or Chile, creating a journey that balances city, nature and coastline.
Planning a journey to Latin America in 2026 and 2027
Planning ahead is important, particularly for travel to regions where accommodation is limited or journeys are seasonal. Allowing enough time within each destination ensures the experience feels relaxed rather than rushed, especially in areas such as Patagonia or the Amazon.
Most itineraries are designed with a combination of private transfers and guided experiences, helping travel between locations feel smooth and well organised. Combining destinations is a key part of the planning process, ensuring each part of the journey connects naturally.
At Latin Routes, all holidays are tailor-made to Latin America, using first-hand knowledge to create journeys that reflect each client’s preferences. Once booked, travel details are easily accessed through the My Routes App.
A more considered way to explore Latin America
Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, travel across Latin America is becoming less about covering distance and more about experiencing each place properly. With careful planning and expert guidance, it’s possible to explore the region in a way that feels both comfortable and genuinely rewarding.
As an award-winning tour operator specialising in Latin America, Latin Routes creates truly individual holidays that allow clients to experience Latin America with confidence, clarity and a sense of ease.
