Latin America Tours for Solo Travelers
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10 best Latin America solo travel packages
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- 6 Days: Exploring Santa Cruz (Budget-Friendly Solo Adventure)
- Lima to Rio: Coast to Coast
- The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure
- Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador & Nicaragua Adventure -13 Days
- Central America Experience
- Epic Mexico to Costa Rica
- Central American Adventure (18 destinations)
- Best of Central America (46 destinations)
- Central America Explorer (including San Juan La Laguna)
- Central America Explorer
Duration 6 days Destinations Baltra Island, Puerto Ayora Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 1 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Responsible Travel South America From
- NZ$2,693
Lima to Rio: Coast to Coast
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation booked was good, the guides, especially Gerson Zea and the Inca trail guides, were excellent.”
Camilla, traveled in July
Young adventurers aged 20-35 unite on this Latin American journey with 12-16 fellow travelers. Friends are made during Inca Trail treks, Salar de Uyuni crossings, and relaxing days in Ilha Grande. Multi-share hostels and homestays create perfect settings for lasting connections.
Duration 51 days Destinations Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Age Range Ages 18-39 Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator G Adventures From $12,679
20% Off- NZ$10,143You save $2,536
The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“If you're limited on time it's a good way to see a lot of places in a safe environment.”
Samantha, traveled in July
Solo wanderers, typically 29 years old, find companionship through Inca Trail trekking and Amazon exploration, while enjoying independent time in buzzing cities. Friendships bloom during La Paz adventures and Buenos Aires tango shows. Multi-share accommodations naturally foster social bonds.
Duration 65 days Destinations Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Age Range Ages 18-39 Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator G Adventures From $14,979
20% Off- NZ$11,983You save $2,996
Latin America welcomes solo adventurers with camping on Acatenango Volcano and group tours of Tikal's pyramids. Lake Atitlán boat rides and Chichicastenango's vibrant markets foster new friendships. English-speaking guides facilitate cultural interactions.
Duration 13 days Destinations Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 20 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From $6,865
10% Off- NZ$6,179You save $687
Central America Experience
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“What started as a bad experience turned out to be brilliant! Thanks Marvelus Travel!”
Tori, traveled in January
Duration 14 days Destinations Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Marvelus Travel From
10% Off- NZ$3,178
Epic Mexico to Costa Rica
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“First three week section of the tour was brilliant; great places, very knowledgeable guide, great activities.”
Aoife, traveled in July
Young travelers ages 18+ bond while visiting Tikal ruins, Monteverde cloud forests, and Arenal Volcano. Friendships form during cooking classes in Los Ramos and salsa dancing in Leon, with social hostel stays encouraging natural connections.
Duration 32 days Destinations Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica Age Range Ages 18-35 Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From $5,690
5% Off- NZ$5,406You save $284
Duration 33 days Destinations Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From $7,255
15% Off- NZ$6,167You save $1,088
Duration 44 days Destinations Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From $9,410
10% Off- NZ$8,469You save $941
Travelers aged 15+ share 43 nights in hotels and homestays, building friendships through cooking classes in Caye Caulker, Tikal ruins exploration, and pupusa-making in Suchitoto. Daily breakfasts and orientation walks create natural meeting opportunities.
Duration 48 days Destinations Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From
10% Off- NZ$13,765
Duration 47 days Destinations Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From $11,035
10% Off- NZ$9,931You save $1,104
What people love about touring Latin America solo
- The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure
This is the best G adventures tour I have done in terms of itinerary and people I was traveling with. I had a fantastic time with a great group of people. The only feedback I will give G is I feel the CEO guides are pressured to get 9s or 10s in their reviews and hence transmit that to us which made me not leave a review on the G website as I felt I could not be completely honest without harming the tour guides' rating. This culture should change if you want constructive feedback. I loved all 4 of my CEOs on my tour but 2 of them were outstanding (10/10s) and I felt as a result of above, I could not give them the credit they were due without causing harm to the other 2 who were also good but more 7/10s.
- Central American Highlights (Reverse)
Why is breakfast provided in some hotels and not in others (even when they have a dining room)? For example Hotel Villa Colonial in Antigua is 1.5 km from the town, there are no other restaurants in the area yet breakfast was not included even though it was only $8. Why not aim to include breakfast wherever possible and charge slightly more?
- Central American Highlights
Miguel, the tour guide on this trip, was excellent! Many years of experience in all of the countries you will visit and loads of local information to share. Explore offered the itinerary I was looking for, including Nicaragua and El Salvador. I took the north-to-south version of the trip. Guatemala was a surprise highlight for me. Antigua is a great place to start, very charming old city. I also loved Copan (really wonderful local guide there), Leon, Granada and San Juan. I didn’t really like the Costa Rica part, but that’s more personal preference. I think I would have liked other parts of CR (Monteverde, pacific coast) much more. You do get a fair bit of free time, so it helps to look ahead of time for things you want to see/do in places. Even with the optional activities for the free days, they take several hours but you still have time to explore or swim/lounge. Most dinners were group dinners, which others asked for. There are plenty of options though if you prefer to eat earlier or elsewhere. It takes a long time to serve 16 ppl. There are a couple longer travel days, and one really long day of 13H to get from Suchitoto to Leon. Pack your patience for that day. We used three different mini buses for the tour: one for Guatemala to Nicaragua border (very nice vehicle and wonderful driver), one for Nicaragua (vehicle not so great), and one for Costa Rica (very good vehicle and driver). Our group was 15, and the buses were smallish (only one empty seat) so several people get stuck each day with the two wheel well seats in the back or the cramped front seat. We rotated around to alleviate the hardship but bigger vehicles would be really nice. You’ll spend a lot of time driving. Mind the luggage limits! Hotels were mostly good, except in Granada (pool was really nice but mosquitoes in rooms despite being sprayed) and Cano Negro (I didn’t care for it, jungle garden and river means more bug bites for me, though none in rooms, but others thought setting was lovely). Pack good insect repellent!!!! More breakfasts were included than noted in trip details. They were simple but pretty good. There is a Tip Kitty of $50 USD, which I somehow missed in the pretrip notes but was grateful for. USD widely accepted but Miguel also helps to change money at borders if you have local left when switching countries. Border crossings went fine, again with Miguel’s assistance. On our trip, all border crossing fees came to about $30 USD total. Best to have smaller USD for this (e.g., you’ll pay $3-4 for Honduras three times, once for Copan, again on the way to Suchitoto because you cross back to Guatemala then back to Honduras before getting to El Sal., and finally when you transit across Honduras between Suchitoto to Leon). As the trip went on, most countries were asking about any recent travel to China. And when I left Costa Rica to fly to Panama (on my own, not part of tour), I needed to show my yellow fever card. So check entry requirements if you are adding on destinations. Overall pleased with the trip, happy with group (mostly from UK), and thought guide was exceptional. If you are comparing Central America tours, this one is super!!!
What our customers ask about Latin America Tours for Solo Travelers
Which regions of Latin America are most welcoming for solo travelers?
The Andean nations of Peru and Bolivia along with coastal Brazil stand out as particularly welcoming destinations for independent travelers. You'll find established tourist routes connecting major cities like Cusco La Paz and Rio de Janeiro. These hubs offer plenty of social accommodation options. For example Wild Rover Cusco draws a steady stream of solo travelers year-round. The stretch of Brazil's Costa Verde between Paraty and Ilha Grande has become especially popular with solo travelers who gather at beachfront spots like Che Lagarto to swap stories and travel tips.
What's the best time of year for solo travelers to visit Latin America?
For the Andean regions of Peru and Bolivia May through October offers the clearest skies and ideal hiking conditions. Beach destinations along Brazil's coast are at their best from December to March with properties like Pousada do Sandi providing a perfect base. One traveler shared: "Traveling in July meant perfect weather for the Inca Trail but we still got beach time in Rio." The shoulder seasons of April/May and September/October see a high percentage of solo travelers about 60-70% while providing good weather with smaller crowds.
What is the social atmosphere like for solo travelers on guided tours in Latin America?
The social scene on Latin American tours naturally brings people together through shared experiences. One recent traveler noted "The social aspects were amazing - I met incredible people and never felt alone." Daily activities often include cooking classes in places like Caye Caulker group meals at venues such as Hotel Casa Santo Domingo in Antigua and homestays with local families in San Juan La Laguna Guatemala. These shared moments create natural opportunities for solo travelers to connect.
What's the typical group size and solo traveler ratio on Latin American tours?
Most tours keep groups small between 12 to 16 people creating an intimate atmosphere where everyone gets to know each other. Data shows that 40-60% of participants typically travel solo. On routes through Central American countries like Guatemala Honduras and Nicaragua the percentage of solo travelers often exceeds 50%. This mix creates a welcoming environment for independent travelers while maintaining a manageable group size.
How safe is it to travel alone in a guided group through Latin America?
Guided groups offer a secure way to explore Latin America while maintaining independence. Tour leaders handle the complex logistics local interactions and transportation details. As one traveler noted: "The tour took care of everything so you don't have to worry about logistics or safety." Companies like Intrepid Travel employ local guides who know which areas to avoid and ensure safe experiences from Amazon expeditions to mountain treks. Accommodations like the Costa del Sol Ramada in Lima are selected with security in mind.
What kind of accommodations can solo travelers expect on Latin America tours?
Tour accommodations typically range from comfortable mid-range hotels to unique local stays. In Santiago the Altiplanico Bellas Artes houses guests in a restored 1909 building. Throughout the region you might find yourself in a jungle lodge near Guatemala's Tikal or sharing meals with a host family by Lake Atitlan. Tour accommodation ratings average 4.1 out of 5 stars according to traveler reviews with options for both private rooms and shared spaces.