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Destinations · South America
Close to home. Extraordinary in scale.
Ancient cultures, great cities, wine, cuisine and some of the planet's most remarkable landscapes.
Colorado curation
South America offers extraordinary variety with easier connections from Brazil. Our curation connects countries, regions and experiences in itineraries with identity, comfort and thoughtful pacing.
How to connect
Regional flights, crossings and overland sectors are arranged to reduce fatigue.
How to experience it
Guides, hotels, cuisine and local encounters reveal the personality of every country.
Where to go
Close to home.
Extraordinary in scale.
Ancient cultures, great cities and some of the planet's most remarkable landscapes — with easier connections from Brazil.
01Cities · wine · Patagonia
Argentina
Urban elegance and nature on a grand scale.
Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Bariloche, El Calafate and Ushuaia combine culture, cuisine, wine and southern landscapes in very different journeys throughout the year.
- Buenos Aires
- Mendoza
- Bariloche
- Patagonia & Ushuaia
- Best time
- Year-round, depending on region
- Ideal for
- Couples, families, wine and nature
- Suggested stay
- 7 to 14 nights
02Desert · wine · lakes · Patagonia
Chile
Contrasts across an entire continent.
Santiago and its wine valleys connect with the Atacama, the Lake District, Easter Island and Patagonia in journeys shaped by scenery, adventure and excellent hotels.
- Santiago & wine valleys
- Atacama
- Lake District
- Torres del Paine
- Best time
- Year-round, depending on region
- Ideal for
- Nature, wine, adventure and couples
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 15 nights
03Archaeology · Andes · cuisine
Peru
Living history in an essential journey.
Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu form the great classic, elevated by excellent guides, special hotels and one of the continent's most exciting culinary scenes.
- Lima
- Cusco
- Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu
- Best time
- May–Oct; Apr and Nov for fewer crowds
- Ideal for
- Culture, history, cuisine and families
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 12 nights
04Caribbean · cities · coffee
Colombia
Colour, rhythm and hospitality.
Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín and the Coffee Triangle reveal cities full of personality, a growing food scene, green landscapes and a Caribbean experience that goes beyond the beach.
- Cartagena
- Bogotá
- Medellín
- Coffee Triangle
- Best time
- Dec–Mar · Jul–Aug
- Ideal for
- Culture, cuisine, couples and friends
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 13 nights
05Volcanoes · colonial cities · wildlife
Ecuador & Galápagos
One of nature's great encounters.
Quito, the Avenue of the Volcanoes and the Galápagos Islands combine heritage, Andean landscapes and unique wildlife. Cruise or land-based stays create very different island rhythms.
- Quito
- Avenue of the Volcanoes
- Galápagos
- Expedition cruises
- Best time
- Year-round; wildlife varies by month
- Ideal for
- Nature, families, photography and expedition
- Suggested stay
- 9 to 14 nights
06Charm · wine · coast
Uruguay
Travel slowly. Dine beautifully.
Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento, José Ignacio, Punta del Este and Carmelo create elegant escapes with fine hotels, wineries, beaches and cuisine at an unhurried pace.
- Montevideo
- Colonia
- José Ignacio
- Carmelo & wineries
- Best time
- Oct–Apr; year-round for cities and wine
- Ideal for
- Couples, friends, cuisine and escapes
- Suggested stay
- 4 to 9 nights
07Altiplano · salt flats · Andean cultures
Bolivia
Landscapes from another planet.
La Paz, Lake Titicaca and the Uyuni Salt Flats create an intense visual and cultural journey. Altitude, weather and long transfers require careful planning and the right pace.
- La Paz
- Uyuni
- Lake Titicaca
- Altiplano lagoons
- Best time
- May–Oct; Dec–Mar for mirror effect
- Ideal for
- Landscapes, photography and soft adventure
- Suggested stay
- 6 to 10 nights
Your South America
Many landscapes.
Your own rhythm.
We choose countries, regions and experiences around the way you want to travel.
Culture & cuisine
Capitals, archaeological sites, markets, wines and tables that reveal each destination.
Monumental nature
Patagonia, Atacama, Galápagos, the Andes and salt flats with the right season and logistics.
Family journeys
Balanced transfers, excellent guides and experiences suited to different ages.
Special escapes
Wine, beaches, cities and charming hotels for short journeys or thoughtful extensions.
Itinerary ideas
Journeys with
logic and personality.
Every route is adapted to the season, flight network and your preferred pace.
Contrasts of Argentina
Buenos Aires · Mendoza · Patagonia
Chile from north to south
Santiago · Atacama · Torres del Paine
Essential Peru
Lima · Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu · Cusco
Complete Colombia
Bogotá · Coffee Triangle · Medellín · Cartagena
Ecuador & Galápagos
Quito · Andes · Galápagos Islands
The Colorado perspective
Closer.
Never ordinary.
South America offers sophisticated hotels, remarkable cuisine, remote landscapes and deep cultural experiences. We connect every stage so proximity becomes an invitation to travel better and more often.
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