Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Get acquainted with the colonial treasures of Antigua on a 3-hour afternoon walking tour. Replete with charming churches and brightly colored buildings, the UNESCO-listed city of Antigua is ideal to explore by foot. Alongside your guide, you'll stroll past landmarks such as La Merced Cathedral and the Cathedral of San Francisco while listening to history-rich commentary. See, too, the recognizable yellow Santa Catalina Arch, backed by the mighty Agua volcano, and Palacio del Ayuntamiento. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Explore the pitch-black maze of an underground river on an extreme caving adventure from Arenal. Grab a flashlight and strap on boots and a helmet to enter the Venado Cave system, where a guide leads you on a wet and winding route deep inside the labyrinth. Get ready to squeeze through passages, encounter bats, and pass through mysterious waterfalls while learning about Costa Rica's ancient geologic history.

Get a taste of all that El Salvador has to offer, including charming colonial towns, gorgeous beaches and postcard-worthy scenery, on this 9-day, 8-night excursion. Sample the architecture and history of San Salvador before journeying along the idyllic "˜Flowers Route,' to experience idyllic small town life. You'll also get to experience El Salvador's rich Mayan heritage during visits to the UNESCO World Heritage site at Joya de Ceren and visit communities rebounding from the country's decade-long civil war. Your trip covers a guide, accommodations, all activities and entrance fees, daily breakfast and round-trip hotel transport.

Escape the city to explore the picturesque vineyards and avocado plantations of the Casablanca Valley on this full-day tour from Santiago. First, saddle up for a scenic horseback ride around the Loma Larga Vineyard, then get a taste of Chilean wine with a tour of the winery and wine cellars. Finish your day with an expert-led wine tasting and a delicious lunch at Casas del Bosque Restaurant (optional).

Make the most of your time in San Salvador, the Central American capital that punches well above its weight, with this unexpected 2-day, 1-night city visit. Check out the sublime views from the Devil's Gate, a rock formation just outside of town, and learn about the life of human rights activist Monsignor Romero at his city memorial. You'll also explore Mayan history at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Joya de Ceren and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Boquerón National Park. Your trip also covers a guide, accommodations, entrance fees, daily breakfast and round-trip hotel transport.

You will walk among the secrets and mysteries of Palacio Barolo, followed by a Tango Show with live music and wine tasting. The tour consist of going through the Palace, stopping at the most representative of the Dantesque floors while tales are told, and the meaning of all the symbols related to the Divine Comedy and the Freemasonry are disclosed. You will visit the old lighthouse on and appreciate a 360° viewpoint. After that, you will visit a typical workplace from the 1920s.

Enjoy a private bilingual tour of Palacio Barolo. Learn how this original building draws inspiration from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Marvel at the way its architectural details represent the relationship between protagonists Dante and Beatrice. Over the course of this 1.5-hour tour, you'll discover the symbolism behind design choices, visit the old lighthouse for panoramic views, and see a typical 1920s workplace.

Step back in time on a 3-day, 2-night exploration of the ancient Mayan civilization's archaeological sites in El Salvador. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins at Joya de Ceren, the Mayan sites of San Andres and Tazumal and the country's National Museum of Anthropology. It's a great chance to learn about daily life and the magnificence buildings of this once-thriving empire. Your archaeological tour includes a guide, accommodations, entrance fees, daily breakfast and round-trip hotel transport.

Explore the Historical District of Salvador on this 4-hour walking tour.Visit the original fort built at the entrance to the Bay of All Saints, constructed to protect the city from invasion. Visit the Barra Lighthouse, the Historical Center of Pelourinho and the Teatro and Bale de Castro Alves while enjoying commentary from a knowledgeable guide. Imagine what living in Brazil hundreds of years ago must have been like. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the secrets of the Palacio Barolo, while the Jorge Luis Borges's poems are recited in Spanish. Palacio Barolo illustrates and pays tribute to the Divine Comedy written by Dante Alighieri. This building shows a unique architectural style, mingling the neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic appearance followed by the dome, inspired by an Hindu design, which belongs to the region of Bhubaneshwar. It represents the tantric union between Dante and Beatrice, both protagonists of The Divine Comedy.

Discover Guayaquil's popular Malecon and the neighborhood of Las Peñas on this half-day guided tour. After walking down the boulevard, which runs along the Pacific Ocean, stop in Las Peñas neighborhood. Here, catch panoramic views on the city and the Guayas river. Important cultural and political figures have lived in this neighborhood, including Ernesto "Che" Guevara.

Get a short introduction to the Spanish-colonial charm of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during this 3-hour morning tour from Guatemala City. This atmospheric city was the country's capital for more than 200 years, creating a wealth of historic architecture and gorgeous scenery for you to discover during your walking tour. Tread on Antigua's cobblestone streets as you explore sites like the Cathedral of Santiago, Central Park and the city's iconic Arch of Santa Catalina. Your Antigua visit also includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Customize a 4-day tour of Rio de Janeiro's highlights and landmarks with this flexible sightseeing option. Visit the summits of Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountains, learn about live in a favela or ride in a Jeep through the Tijuca Rainforest. Sail across Guanabara Bay to see the city skyline from aboard a boat or take a day trip to lovely Petrópolis. Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation between sites, 3 nights in a South Zone hotel and 3 daily activities are included.

Of his three houses around Chile that are open to the public, Pablo Neruda's Isla Negra home is perhaps the most fascinating. Perched on a rocky shore, the house is filled with the presence of the sea and a collection of the national poet's personal belongings, including ship figureheads. As you explore, the audio guide fills you in on the background of the house and poet.

Savor the delicious wines and rich history of the Matetic Vineyard in Chile's Rosario Valley on this 7-hour excursion with a small group. Travel with no more than 8 guests as you learn about this winemaker's biodynamic and organic agricultural practices, tour the aging and tank rooms, and sample some of the Matetic's vintages in either the underground tasting room or an outdoor terrace.

Discover the cultural highlights of Central America's largest city on a private 3.5-hour morning or afternoon tour of Guatemala City. Alongside your guide, you'll visit landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), the National Palace and the Bank of Guatemala, while listening to history-rich commentary. Admire the modern structures of the Civic Center (Centro Civico) and browse Mercado Central for artisan souvenirs before heading to Paseo Caya "” a walled luxury complex "” to enjoy a delicious dinner (own expense). Receive undivided attention from your private guide.

Enjoy a tour in Palacio Barolo combined with a violin performance and wine tasting. Palacio Barolo illustrates and pays tribute to the Divine Comedy written by Dante Alighieri. This building shows a unique architectural style, mingling the neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic appearance followed by the dome, with its original hindu design, which belongs to the region of Bhubaneshwar. It represents the tantric union between Dante and Beatrice, both protagonists of The Divine Comedy.

Leave behind the calm of the ocean in lieu of a white-water rafting adventure on the Tenorio River in the heart of Guanacaste. Navigate Class III and IV rapids along with your guide and your group as you take in views of the lush surroundings and spot native wildlife. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, all entrance fees, and lunch.

Experience the thrill of navigating class III and IV white waters on this incredible 2.5-hour tour of Tenorio River. Get an up close look at local wildlife as you paddle your way through raging rapids. Ideal for first-timers and experienced travelers alike. This popular tour is sure to be an adrenaline rush!

Poet and Nobel laureate, Pablo Neruda has a special place in Chilean national heritage. Get a deeper understanding of his life and legacy than would be possible from just reading by visiting his Santiago home, named "La Chascona" for his curly haired mistress Matilde Urrutia. As you stroll through the house, admiring Neruda's fascinating belongings, your multilingual audio guide fills in the details.