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.

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Central American Adventure (18 destinations)
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Best of Central America (46 destinations)
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Central American Highlights
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"Nicaragua was a highlight for me .. so much history, wildlife, volcanoes which were awesome to climb up!"
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Central American Highlights (Reverse)
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"This was an amazing experience. Do expect a lot of travel time but wow. This was the best."
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52-day Central & South America Tour: Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina & Brazil
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33-day South America Tour: Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina & Brazil with Inca Trail & Patagonia
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