Beach Holidays

Introduction

WHERE TO GO

Which Latin American countries are best for beach lovers, and what makes each of them stand out from the rest? We’ll make choosing your beach destination simple with our easy-to-follow guide to the Central and South American coastline.

WHEN TO GO

The weather is all-important when planning a beach holiday, so make sure to check our mini climate guide for advice on the best time of year to travel.

BEACH PLUS...

Many people choose their destination based on which attractions can be easily teamed with time on the beach: here are our favourite combinations.

OUR FAVOURITES

Find out where Journey Latin America’s travel experts have named their top 5 beaches and islands, and discover Joaquin’s favourite winter escape.

BEST BEACH HOTELS

Explore the wide selection of beach hotels and resorts available for your holiday, all personally inspected and hand-selected by us.
 

UNDER THE SEA

Venture beneath the waves to find out which destinations offer the best chances of a close encounter with sea life.
 

TRAVEL ARTICLES

Uncover The Observer’s secret Brazilian Island Hideaway as well as their Venezuelan discovery in Don’t Tell the Tourists. Meanwhile lucky Jill Starley-Grainger declares Paradise Found.


 
Tailor-Made
HIGHLIGHTS OF GUATEMALA & BELIZE
Jungle, ruins, beach, and markets: magnificent variety. 15 days from £1,843
Small Group Tours
ALBATROSS JOURNEY: ECUADOR'S HIGHLANDS & GALÁPAGOS CRUISE
Ecuador's Andes, volcanoes and Galápagos wildlife. 17 days from £4,598 incl. flights from the UK
Tailor-Made
WALKING IN THE ANDES OF ARGENTINA: SALTA & JUJUY
Scenic and enjoyable short treks in Argentina's Andes. 9 days from £2,290
CLIMBING CHILE'S MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO
Journey Latin America client Clayton Hirst reflects on one of the most memorable experiences of a recent holiday: climbing Villarrica volcano in the Chilean lake district.
THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH
Following in the footsteps of Frank Wild, Shackleton's right-hand man, The Guardian's Bella Bathurst heads towards Antarctica – a magical land of towering icebergs and fascinating wildlife.
A VERY GREEN GETAWAY
Chris Moss of Time Out soaks up Guyana: South America's land of jungles, plains and rains.
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