What places are safest for Latin America travel in 2025?

You'll find some really solid options for safe travel across Latin America right now. Argentina Chile Costa Rica Uruguay El Salvador and Paraguay are all great choices in 2025 they've got strong safety records that make exploring so much easier. If you're looking for a practical example the Overland Latin America tour takes you through Chile's incredible Atacama Salt Flat and Altiplanic lakes in one of the region's safest areas.

Where can you find the best adventure spots away from cities in Latin America?

There's so much to discover beyond the urban areas! Patagonia's incredible landscapes stretch across Argentina and Chile perfect for hiking trekking and glacier adventures. The Andes Mountains run through multiple countries offering amazing climbing opportunities and high-altitude experiences. The Amazon's a whole different world you can access it from Peru Ecuador or Brazil for incredible river rafting wildlife watching and jungle exploration. Try the Cycle Nicaragua to Panama Canal tour where you'll bike past active volcanoes and pristine lakes or jump on the Overland Latin America tour for an unforgettable Amazon cruise spotting wildlife.

What local cultural experiences can visitors really get involved in?

You'll love getting hands-on with local traditions! In Suchitoto El Salvador learn to make their national dish pupusas during fun workshops on the Best of Central America tour. Head to Peru's Sacred Valley where indigenous communities teach traditional textile making you even get to create your own bracelet. Over on Ometepe Island Nicaragua the Real Guatemala to Costa Rica tour includes amazing cooking classes where you'll learn to make authentic nacatamales. And when in Buenos Aires don't miss trying some tango steps with professional dancers guiding you through the basics.

Which amazing places are still flying under the tourist radar?

There are some incredible spots that don't get the crowds but definitely deserve attention. Cerro Verde in El Salvador's perfect for exploring volcanic craters with amazing views check it out on the Real Guatemala to Costa Rica tour. Near Suchitoto the Cinquera Forest offers something really special a guided walk with an ex-guerrilla fighter part of the Nicaragua & Beyond tour. For a peaceful escape head to Tacuarembó Uruguay's colonial charm where you can experience authentic ranch life on the Best of Argentina Uruguay & Brazil tour.

What are the must-try local dishes and where should you eat them?

The food scene's incredible across Latin America! Argentina's famous for Asado this amazing barbecue feast with grilled meats provoleta cheese and local wines served in traditional settings. In Valparaiso Chile you've got to try chorrillana it's this legendary pile of French fries topped with beef eggs and fried onions. Mexico City's taco scene is unbeatable especially the tacos al pastor try them on a taco crawl during the Central America Explorer tour. And when you're in León Nicaragua the Real Guatemala to Costa Rica tour takes you to try local favorites like gallo pinto and quesillo.

Latin America Tours & Trips

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Central American Adventure (from Playa del Carmen to San Jose)
4.3 (17 traveler reviews)
"A great trip, it gives you a real taste of the 6 countries visited and see's the highlights of each."
Duration
34 days
Destinations
Mexico Belize Costa Rica Guatemala El Salvador Nicaragua+1 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Country Region
Monteverde
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
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NZ$8,065per person
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Best of Central America (from Playa del Carmen to Penonome)
3.5 (6 traveler reviews)
"Amazing tour! Every guide was great."
Xiaofeng, traveled in January
Duration
45 days
Destinations
Mexico Belize Costa Rica Guatemala El Salvador Nicaragua Panama+2 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Country Region
Monteverde
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
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NZ$11,140per person
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Panama City to Cancun Travel Pass
Duration
43 days
Destinations
Panama Costa Rica Nicaragua El Salvador Guatemala Belize Honduras Mexico+3 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
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Bamba Travel
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NZ$6,640per person
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San Jose to Cancun Travel Pass
Duration
33 days
Destinations
Costa Rica Nicaragua El Salvador Guatemala Belize Mexico+1 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
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Bamba Travel
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NZ$4,354per person
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Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins
4.8 (75 traveler reviews) award winner
"I loved the trip and enjoyed the variety of activities and landscapes. I would book that your again."
Laura, traveled in August
Duration
32 days
Destinations
Mexico Belize Guatemala Honduras El Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica+1 more
Age Range
Ages 18-39
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English
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G Adventures
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Central American Highlights
4.4 (31 traveler reviews)
"Volcanos, Copan and the historic cities of Grenada, Leon, Managua and Sochimoto. Great tour!"
Al, traveled in November
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Guatemala Honduras El Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica
Age Range
Ages 16+
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English
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Explore!
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Central American Highlights (Reverse)
4.4 (31 traveler reviews)
"This was an amazing experience. Do expect a lot of travel time but wow. This was the best."
AndyDavies, traveled in April
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Costa Rica Nicaragua El Salvador Honduras Guatemala
Age Range
Ages 16+
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English
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Explore!
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Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways
4.8 (94 traveler reviews)
"It was well organized and you got first insights into the different countries."
Anne, traveled in September
Duration
17 days
Destinations
Guatemala Honduras El Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
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Premium Highlights of South America (including Puerto Iguazu)
Duration
24 days
Destinations
Peru Chile Argentina Brazil
Age Range
Ages 15+
River
Amazonian Basin
Operated in
English
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Intrepid Premium
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Central America Adventure
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"Great tour. So well organised so didn't have to think about anything and could just relax and see the beautiful sites."
Orla, traveled in June
Duration
30 days
Destinations
Mexico Belize Guatemala Costa Rica
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Operated in
English
Operator
INTRO Travel
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Premium Highlights of South America
Duration
24 days
Destinations
Peru Chile Argentina Brazil
Age Range
Ages 15+
Regions
Amazonian BasinAndes Mountains+1 more
Operated in
English
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Intrepid Premium
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NZ$26,095per person
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South American Explorers 20 Day Tour
Duration
20 days
Destinations
Bolivia Chile Argentina Brazil
Age Range
Ages 10+
Mountain
Andes Mountains
Operated in
English, Spanish
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GUIDEcuador Travel
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Epic Central America 40 days
Duration
40 days
Destinations
Mexico Belize Guatemala Costa Rica
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Operated in
English
Operator
INTRO Travel
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Sailing through the marvellous Caribbean
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"Really nice adventure trip. The two weeks were amazing."
Étienne, traveled in March
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Martinique Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Grenada+2 more
Age Range
Ages 20-40
Ocean
Atlantic
Operated in
English, German
Operator
sailwithus
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NZ$3,768per person
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San Jose to Antigua Experience
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Costa Rica Nicaragua El Salvador Guatemala
Age Range
Ages 16+
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Marvelus Travel
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NZ$1,660per person
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