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Top Tours in Peru, South America

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• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Scenic Railroads
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• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Traditional)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
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1. Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!

2. Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

3. Excursión to Humantay Lake Full Day from Cusco

4. Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

5. Machu Picchu official entrance ticket

6. Full Day Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Tour - An Epic Experience!

7. Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

8. Rainbow Mountain in One Day from Cusco

9. Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

10. Machu Picchu Full Day

11. 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

12. Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour: Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group

13. City Tour - Panoramic Bus (departure from Larcomar)

14. Sacred valley of the Inkas Premium Full Day Tour

15. Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

16. Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

17. Lima Highlights! (All-Inclusive)

18. Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

19. Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Cusco

20. Full Day Tour In Paracas Ica And Huacachina from Lima

21. Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

22. Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco

23. 2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

24. Full day excursion to Machu Picchu from Cuzco

25. ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco

26. Paragliding Flights - Costa Verde Lima

27. Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima

28. Full Day Tour to Colca from Arequipa

29. The Ultimate Sacred Valley tour: 1 day of Inca history, lifestyle, landscapes

30. Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

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THE 10 BEST Peru Tours & Excursions

• Sightseeing Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Traditional)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!

2. Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

3. Excursión to Humantay Lake Full Day from Cusco

4. Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

5. Machu Picchu official entrance ticket

6. Full Day Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Tour - An Epic Experience!

7. Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

8. Rainbow Mountain in One Day from Cusco

9. Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

10. Machu Picchu Full Day

11. 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

12. Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour: Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group

13. City Tour - Panoramic Bus (departure from Larcomar)

14. Sacred valley of the Inkas Premium Full Day Tour

15. Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

16. Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

17. Lima Highlights! (All-Inclusive)

18. Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

19. Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Cusco

20. Full Day Tour In Paracas Ica And Huacachina from Lima

21. Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

22. Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco

23. 2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

24. Full day excursion to Machu Picchu from Cuzco

25. ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco

26. Paragliding Flights - Costa Verde Lima

27. Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima

28. Full Day Tour to Colca from Arequipa

29. The Ultimate Sacred Valley tour: 1 day of Inca history, lifestyle, landscapes

30. Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

What travelers are saying.

Top Tours in Peru, South America

• Sightseeing Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Traditional)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!

2. Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

3. Excursión to Humantay Lake Full Day from Cusco

4. Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

5. Machu Picchu official entrance ticket

6. Full Day Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Tour - An Epic Experience!

7. Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

8. Rainbow Mountain in One Day from Cusco

9. Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

10. Machu Picchu Full Day

11. 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

12. Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour: Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group

13. City Tour - Panoramic Bus (departure from Larcomar)

14. Sacred valley of the Inkas Premium Full Day Tour

15. Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

16. Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

17. Lima Highlights! (All-Inclusive)

18. Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

19. Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Cusco

20. Full Day Tour In Paracas Ica And Huacachina from Lima

21. Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

22. Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco

23. 2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

24. Full day excursion to Machu Picchu from Cuzco

25. ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco

26. Paragliding Flights - Costa Verde Lima

27. Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima

28. Full Day Tour to Colca from Arequipa

29. The Ultimate Sacred Valley tour: 1 day of Inca history, lifestyle, landscapes

30. Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

What travellers are saying.

Top Tours in Peru, South America

• Sightseeing Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Traditional)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!

2. Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

3. Excursión to Humantay Lake Full Day from Cusco

4. Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

5. Machu Picchu official entrance ticket

6. Full Day Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Tour - An Epic Experience!

7. Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

8. Rainbow Mountain in One Day from Cusco

9. Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

10. Machu Picchu Full Day

11. 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

12. Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour: Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group

13. City Tour - Panoramic Bus (departure from Larcomar)

14. Sacred valley of the Inkas Premium Full Day Tour

15. Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

16. Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

17. Lima Highlights! (All-Inclusive)

18. Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

19. Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Cusco

20. Full Day Tour In Paracas Ica And Huacachina from Lima

21. Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

22. Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco

23. 2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

24. Full day excursion to Machu Picchu from Cuzco

25. ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco

26. Paragliding Flights - Costa Verde Lima

27. Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima

28. Full Day Tour to Colca from Arequipa

29. The Ultimate Sacred Valley tour: 1 day of Inca history, lifestyle, landscapes

30. Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

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THE 10 BEST Peru Cultural Tours

Cultural tours in peru.

• Sightseeing Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Cultural Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers

• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

2. Machu Picchu Full Day

3. 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

4. City Tour - Panoramic Bus (departure from Larcomar)

5. Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

6. Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

7. Lima Highlights! (All-Inclusive)

8. Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

9. Full day excursion to Machu Picchu from Cuzco

10. Full day in Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima (From Lima)

11. Lake Titicaca (Day Trip) Uros & Taquile Islands

12. Open Bus Cusco City Tour

13. Private Guide for Machu Picchu - 3 hours

14. Full Day Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis with Buggy and Sandboard

15. The Best Private Sacred Valley Tour

16. Colca Full Day Tour

17. The Best Bike Tour of Lima: La Costa Verde & Jesus Statue

18. Sacred Valley with Maras-Moray Group Tour

19. Lima City Tour with Catacombs

20. Lake Titicaca (2 Days)

21. Speedboat Day Trip to Uros and Taquile From Puno

22. City Tour - Panoramic Bus (departure from Larcomar)

23. Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro - Districts Tour

24. Lima City of the Kings and Catacombs Tour (Pick-up & Drop off)

25. Horseback Riding Tour to the Devil's Balcony from Cusco

26. Caral, The Oldest Civilization: A Full-Day Expedition from Lima

27. Machu picchu one day by train all included

28. Uros and Taquile Islands on New and Comfortable SpeedBoat

29. Customize Cruise Ship Full Day tour - English Guide

30. Sacred Valley Full Day Tour

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Top Tours in Lima, Peru

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• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
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• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!

2. Full Day Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Tour - An Epic Experience!

3. Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

4. Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour: Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group

5. City Tour - Panoramic Bus (departure from Larcomar)

6. Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

7. Lima Highlights! (All-Inclusive)

8. Full Day Tour In Paracas Ica And Huacachina from Lima

9. Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

10. Paragliding Flights - Costa Verde Lima

11. Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima

12. Full day in Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima (From Lima)

13. Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Daytime Experience

14. Full day Paracas Ica Huacachina from Lima

15. QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores

16. Street Food & Old Taverns Tour in the Historic Center of Lima

17. Full Day Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis with Buggy and Sandboard

18. Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport

19. Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

20. 2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

21. Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket

22. The Best Bike Tour of Lima: La Costa Verde & Jesus Statue

23. 3-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Experience in Lima + Pisco Sour prep

24. Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores

25. Lima City Tour with Catacombs

26. Lima Bike Tour Miraflores - Barranco + Huaca Pucllana!

27. Paracas, Ica and Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboard (From Lima)

28. Lima: Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers

29. Cook The Most Popular Peruvian Dishes!

30. The 10 Tastings of Lima With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

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• Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!
• Full Day Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Tour - An Epic Experience!
• Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour
• Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru
• Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour: Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group
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Lima Stadtrundfahrt & Katakomben + Magic Fountains Park

• Abholung und Rückgabe von Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro oder Orte in der Nähe
• Fahrzeug mit Klimaanlage
• Sachkundiger Reiseleiter
• Eintrittskarte für das San Francisco Kloster und die Katakomben
• Eintrittskarte für den Brunnenpark
• Eintritt – Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
• Eintritt – Circuito Magico Del Agua
• Transfer vom/zum Flughafen Lima oder Callao
• Die Abholung und Rückgabe von Hotels oder Apartments ist NUR in den folgenden Gebieten inbegriffen: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, Historisches Zentrum von Lima, Rimac, Breña, Lince, San Miguel, Magdalena, Pueblo libre, Jesús María, Surquillo, Santiago de Surco , San Borja und La Molina. Wenn Sie sich außerhalb dieser Orte aufhalten, können wir Ihnen einen Treffpunkt zum Beginn der Tour anbieten oder Ihnen gegen Aufpreis einen Transferservice anbieten. Kein kostenloser Abhol-/Rücktransfer vom Flughafen inbegriffen.
• Miraflores, Barranco 15063, Peru
• Barranco, Peru
• San Isidro, Peru
• Nicht barrierefrei
• Sie erhalten die Bestätigung zum Zeitpunkt der Buchung.
• Für die meisten Personen geeignet
• Diese Tour/Aktivität ist für höchstens 14 Reisende geeignet.
• Stornieren Sie mindestens 24 Stunden vor dem Datum Ihrer Aktivität, um eine vollständige Rückerstattung zu erhalten.
• Sie werden abgeholt. Abfahrtsinformationen ansehen
• 1 Centro Historico de Lima Stopp: 30 Minuten Details anzeigen
• 2 Plaza San Martin Stopp: 30 Minuten Details anzeigen
• 3 Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) Stopp: 30 Minuten Details anzeigen
• 4 Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas Stopp: 60 Minuten - Eintritt inbegriffen Details anzeigen
• 5 Circuito Magico Del Agua Stopp: 60 Minuten - Eintritt inbegriffen Details anzeigen
• Sie kehren zum Ausgangspunkt zurück.

• Thorsten O 0  Beiträge 4,0 von fünf Punkten Empfehlenswerte Touren Nazcalinien Die Nazcalinien werden ab Flughafen Ica angeflogen. Sie sind etwa in 30 Minuten Flugzeit erreichbar. Die Linien an sich werden in weiteren 30 Minuten überflogen. Insgesamt darf man mit einer Reisezeit / Flugzeit von 90 Minuten rechnen. Die Piloten waren routiniert und sicher unterwegs. Die Linien selbst muss man erst einmal suchen. Wenn man aber weiss, wonach man suchen muss, wird es deutlich einfacher. Die Piloten geben ständig Hinweise und die kostenfreie Karte hilft dabei. Man sollte aber nicht zuvor Essen, da das Flugzeug sehr steile Kurven fliegt und es einem sehr leicht, sehr schlecht werden kann. Es erfordert also etwas Flugerfahrung als Passagier :-) Dennoch eine empfehlenswerte Tour. Buggy-Dünenfahrt mit Snowboard Man fährt das Buggy nicht selbst sondern ein Fahrer kümmert sich um die Beförderung. Buggys stehen in unterschiedlichen Grössen zur Verfügung. Unser Buggy mit 6 Personen zzgl. Fahrer war etwas Leistungsschwach und kam den Berg teilweise nur mit Beten hoch. Der Fahrer war sehr nett und freundlich und versuchte die fehlende Leistung des Fahrzeugs mit anderen Dingen auszugleichen. Sonnenuntergang in den Dünen, Snowboard-Fahren die Dünen herab… fantastische Ereignisse dieser Tour. Insgesamt würde ich beide Touren empfehlen, selbst wenn man leider nicht selbst in den Dünen fahren kann. Mehr lesen Verfasst am 7. August 2023
• Krake10 0  Beiträge 5,0 von fünf Punkten Treppenreicher Rundgang mit großartiger Führung Barranco ist ein schöner und interessanter Stadtteil von Lima, viele Künstler, Schriftsteller und Maler haben hier gelebt. Ich hatte das Glück, dass die angekündigte Kleingruppe nur aus mir bestand, so dass intensive Erörterungen möglich waren. Susan war eine großartige Reiseführerin, sehr sachkundig, weit über das Thema des Rundgangs hinaus, charmant und sicher im Englisch. Der Rundgang führt durch stille und sehr lebhafte Quartiere, an den berühmten Graffiti vorbei und mit vielen Treppen auch durch die Schlucht (barranco), die dem Stadtteil seinen Namen gibt. Der gut 3stündige Rundgang mit Susan war informatives Erlebnis und unterhaltsames Vergnügen zugleich. Mehr lesen Verfasst am 5. Dezember 2021
• phantom-fies 0  Beiträge 5,0 von fünf Punkten Super Erlebnis Toller Park mit vielen Attraktionen und Show. Der Guide leitet zu allen Stationen, man kann entspannt genießen. Er erklärt viel und steht für alle Fragen zur Verfügung. Der Fahrer fuhr sehr gut und sicher. Mehr lesen Verfasst am 8. Februar 2020

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A guide to LGBTQ+ travel in Latin America

With museums, culture, nightlife, family outings and safe spaces to  relax in, Latin America has much to offer LGBTQ+ travellers. 

Latin America is a vast region of over 656 million inhabitants. Stretching across two continents, it’s a storied location where people and cultures from Europe, Africa, the Americas and elsewhere mixed and settled. Spanish and Portuguese, vestiges of two rival superpowers, are the dominant languages. The ancient empires, Aztec, Incan, Mayan and others, still make their presence known — from the archaeological highlights of museums to the living spectacles of carnivals, parades and religious celebrations, like the macabre Day of the Dead and the continued worship of goddesses like Yemanjá brought from the West African coast.

The region’s powerhouse cities are where LGBTQ+ nightlife, culture and political progress are most visible, from the Beaux-Arts streets of Buenos Aires to the sun-kissed Rio de Janeiro, with its spectacular natural setting of mountains and beaches. Indeed, it’s these sandy stretches many tourists come to Latin America for, whether they’re seeking the golden shores of the Caribbean coast or the dramatic, mountainous landscapes that butt against the Pacific, creating conditions that every surfer dreams of.

One of the most thrilling of all Latin American destinations, glamorous Buenos Aires should be the starting point of every Argentine adventure. It’s also one of the world’s leading countries on LGBTQ+ human rights issues — it passed a national same-sex marriage equality law in 2010, five years before the US and three before the UK. Peppered with French Beaux-Arts architecture, Buenos Aires is crisscrossed by grand boulevards and marble-embellished monuments. Visitors will find hundreds of bookshops to explore, the most famous of which, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, is housed in a former theatre. There are cafes, museums and a glittering opera house. To walk along any street, especially the Nueve de Julio, is a dizzying experience.

Where to go at night in Argentina? Buenos Aires is home to some of the best LGBTQ+ nightlife on the continent, and it’s not for the faint hearted. Things don’t get going until past midnight, with locals out long after sunrise. Club Amerika in the Almagro neighbourhood is the city’s largest nightclub and a centre point of LGBTQ+ nightlife. El Lugar Gay is a small, men-only budget hotel located in the historic San Telmo neighbourhood, an area known for its Sunday antiques fair and tango performances.

Where to see Argentinian culture? Though a controversial figure in Argentina, former First Lady Eva Perón, better known as Evita, remains one of the country’s most well-known figures — a Dior-clad gay icon to many LGBTQ+ locals, with stars like Madonna, Patti LuPone and Elaine Paige having portrayed her. Her myth, mystery, legend and wardrobe are explored at Museo Evita in the elegant Palermo neighbourhood.

Where to go with family in Argentina? This nightlife-oriented city has plenty for queer family gaycations, from watching the famous ‘cat ladies’ take care of felines in Recoleta Cemetery to the Abasto neighbourhood’s Museo de los Niños , with educational science activities for children. Argentina’s Patagonian region makes an excellent option for skiing or hiking trips in Bariloche. Those of drinking age will enjoy Mendoza, an important wine region, where the Malbec grape reigns supreme.

Few places in Latin America rival the powerhouse experience that is Brazil. One of the largest countries in the world, this South American nation pulsates with a landscape as diverse as its people, with thousands of miles of beachfront, metropolitan cities, mountains and the Amazon rainforest, to name just a few points of interest. With so much to see and do, it’s hard to choose what to start with first in Brazil, and many LGBTQ+ travellers make repeat visits.

Where to go at night in Brazil? Rio is an effervescent metropolis and former capital where neighbourhoods jostle between mountains and beaches, the giant art deco statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado mountain rising above it all. The highlight of the year is Carnival — the largest such celebration in the world — in February or March, depending on the Easter calendar. It’s all about the beaches here and two are main centres of LGBTQ+ life — Ipanema, especially its Rua Farme de Amoedo gay beach, and the densely urban Copacabana beach, where locals and visitors alike pose for sunset photos with the curvaceous Sugarloaf Mountain in the background. A Brazilian cultural highlight is in Rio’s Flamengo Park, which is home to the Carmen Miranda Museum , celebrating the actress whose oversized fruit-covered headdresses inspired many a drag queen.  

Where to explore in Brazil? Visitors will find urban charm in São Paulo, with its contrasting wealthy and impoverished neighbourhoods operating within walking distance of each other. Every May, it hosts a massive gay pride parade with millions of spectators lining Avenida Paulista. Salvador, in the northeastern state of Bahia, is a hotspot for Afro-Brazilian culture. Statues of Yemanjá, mother of orishas (divine spirits) in the Yoruba religion, are everywhere — a nod to the area’s past. A visit to Pelourinho is a highlight for many, its cobblestone streets lined with colourful buildings stretching to stunning vistas.

Where to go with family in Brazil? For LGBTQ+ family travellers with kids, no trip to Brazil is complete without visiting Iguazú Falls, a series of waterfalls in the country’s south where it edges against Argentina and Paraguay. Several times larger than their North American counterpart, legend says Eleanor Roosevelt exclaimed, “Poor Niagara!” upon seeing them.

Visitors to Mexico should start in its glorious capital, filled wih museums and cultural venues like Palacio de Bellas Artes, with its Beaux Arts facade and art deco interior, or the fascinating National Anthropology Museum. Once the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, the city is centred around the massive Zócalo, a square where Spanish buildings were constructed over ancient temples and pyramids.

Where to see the best of Mexican nightlife? Only in Zona Rosa — literally the Pink Zone — can travellers find such a dense concentration of LGBTQ+ nightlife. Near the Angel of Independence monument along Avenida de la Reforma, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and other venues popular with LGBTQ+ tourists and locals abound, along with some of the city’s best hotels.

Where to see Mexican culture? The Frida Kahlo Museum is located in the bohemian Colonia del Carmen neighbourhood. Known as the Casa Azul, this tribute to the bisexual artist has been open to the public since the late 1950s.

Where to explore nature in Mexico? Mexico’s coastlines offer a wide array of beaches to explore. Cancun and the Riviera Maya on the Yucatán peninsula are among its jewels and the source of much of the country’s income from tourism. Storied Puerto Vallarta, one of Latin America’s most popular LGBTQ+ beach destinations, overlooks the Pacific.

Peru is geographically diverse, with beaches, mountains and the western stretches of the Amazon jungle, making it a must-visit spot for nature-seeking travellers.

Where to see the best of Peruvian nightlife? Peru’s capital, Lima, is a gastronomic paradise, with native cuisine like ceviche, a raw fish and citrus dish, and drinks such as the pisco sour a popular choice. The country’s large and influential Japanese population has also impacted the culture and the cuisine. The main LGBTQ+ area is garden-like district Miraflores, the name of which means ‘look at the flowers’. Sadly, two prominent gay nightlife spots, Lola Bar and Discoteca Legendaris, have recently closed; luckily, a number of new joints are in the works. However, ValeTodo DownTown , a bar central to the strong gay residential presence here, remains open and thriving.

Where to go on an outdoor adventure in Peru? One of the reasons many visitors come to Peru is to trace the country’s ancient Incan roots. Two of the world’s most coveted bucket-list destinations are in Peru: the ancient Andean temple complex Machu Picchu with its stunning views, and Cusco, which was a capital of the Incan Empire. Visitors will come across colonial buildings representing the Spanish conquest built on top of ancient temples, the periods of architecture instantly recognisable via differing stonework. A rickety train traverses a stunning mountain pass to connect Cusco and Machu Pichu, allowing for day trips. More adventurous travellers can hike the various Inca Trails over several days, finding lesser-known historic ruins along the way.

While certain parts of Latin America might be known for a degree of brashness, travellers will   find a more reserved destination when they visit Chile. Santiago, the capital, stretches along the city’s main thoroughfare, Avenida Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins, and sits either side of the Mapocho River.

What to do at nighttime in Chile? The gay heart of Santiago is in the quaint district Barrio Bellavista, much of which dates to the 1920s. Chile is a former Spanish colony, and these influences can be seen in much of the area’s architecture, from the terracotta shingles to the white stucco walls. At night, the district comes alive with music and partying, as locals and visitors head to clubs, restaurants and bars, many with live music. The neighbourhood is dominated by San Cristóbal Hill and its statue of the Virgin Mary, a symbol of the city, connected by a not-always-functioning funicular.

Where to see Chilean culture? Argentina’s Mendoza on the other side of the Andes might be South America’s better known wine region, but Chile has one of the continent’s largest. What makes it even more ideal for visitors to the capital is that there’s no need to fly to a second destination. The wine region surrounds Santiago, most of it within an hour-and-a half drive by car or organised tour to Casablanca Valley, the Maipo region or the Central Valley, where wineries like Concha y Toro create magical elixirs from Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and other grapes.

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