On the Map

On the Map: Exploring Latin America

19 February 2020

Exotic and vibrant, the countries of Latin America are full of culture, diversity, and endless celebrations of the joys of life!

It’s a genuine pleasure to experience the warm, welcoming spirit of this wonderful part of the world, not to mention the many other pleasures to be found here: the piquant cuisine of Mexico, the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, and the stirring volcanic landscapes of Guatemala.

(Oh, and did you know that Panama is the only place in the world from which you can see the sun rise on the Pacific, and set on the Atlantic?)

Of course, you’ll need somewhere to stay that’s just as exciting and unusual as your surroundings, so why not come and join us on our Latin American tour? Ariba!
Author: Nina Jervis
Image: Quetzalcoatl’s Nest | Mexico (Airbnb)

Canopy Tower

Soberanía National Park, Colón, Panama
Get up close and personal with the natural world, from the comfort of a treetop bedroom in Panamá's tropical paradise.
Bedrooms: Rooms/suites
Sleeps: 1-2 per room
From
£101 pppn

Evia Life Resort

Puerto Viejo, Limón, Limon, Costa Rica
A lush jungle sanctuary, blissfully nestled between the rainforest and the sea in the Caribbean region of Costa Rica, with luxury tented villas, private saltwater pools, and easy access to beautiful beaches.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per villa
Sleeps: 6-34
From
£266/nt double villa

Costa Rica Treehouse

Punta Uva, Limon, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Treehouse is a beautifully sustainable oceanfront paradise, privately set mere minutes away from breathtaking Punta Uva beach.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£205 / night

El Coyol Private Island

Lake Nicaragua, Granada
A breathtaking and beautifully refined private Nicaraguan oasis that's just for you and your favourite people.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£600 / night

Sacromonte Landscape Hotel

Sacromonte, Maldonado, Uruguay
An architect-designed hotel and winery sustainably blended within a vast stretch of valley grassland in Uruguay.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2
From
£395/ night

Levit Glamping

Guatape, Antioquia, Colombia
Discover a jaw-dropping collection of ‘floating’ pods suspended among whispering trees above the Insta-friendly Colombian town of Guatapé, with hammocks, hot tubs and indulgent spa treatments on hand
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£99 / night

Hobbitenango

Antigua, Central Highlands, Guatemala
Experience the fantasy world of storybooks, set high above the Antiguan hills with breathtaking volcano views.
Bedrooms: 1 per casita
Sleeps: 4 or 6 per casita
From
£60 / night

Hotel Winebox Valparaiso

Baquedano, Valparaiso, Chile
Savour breathtaking ocean views, fine local wines, and graffiti murals from the comfort of quirky Chilean shipping containers set just moments away from the beach
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£99 / night

Palacio de Sal

Salar de Uyuni, Potosi, Bolivia
This magnificent ‘salt palace' was created from the world's largest salt flat, complete with an Andean spa and traditional cuisine, for a memorable stay in southern Bolivia.
Bedrooms:
Sleeps: 2 (+1)
From
£135 / night

Canopy Camp

Darién, Panama
Wake up to birdsong and tropical adventure from your custom-designed tent, set in one of Panama's least-explored provinces.
Bedrooms: 1 per tent
Sleeps: 2-3 per tent
From
£1545 / /son (7-night package)

OVO Patagonia

El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Take your Latin American holiday to new heights in a cosy, transparent capsule elevated on a soaring rock wall that overlooks the majestic Mount Fitz Roy in Argentine Patagonia
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£1,159 /night

EcoCamp Patagonia

Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile
Immerse yourself in Chilean natural luxury with a stay in the world's first geodesic dome hotel, inspired by simple tribal living.
Bedrooms: 15
Sleeps: Up to 25
From
£235 / night

727 Fuselage Home

Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Take to the Costa Rican skies in first class style at 727 Fuselage Home... without ever leaving the ground. 
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£218 / night

Isla Kalua

Kalua, Islas del Rosario, Colombia
'Bienvenido' to Isla Kalua: a heady Colombian island paradise for sublime group stays, with breath-taking Caribbean Sea views, a private chef, and a chauffeured boat for sightseeing.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 14
From
£1,999 /night

Azul Nomeolvides

Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Azul is an award-winning eco-retreat with a stylish collection of off-grid A-frame cabins, beautifully surrounded by Mayan jungle wildlife on the shores of Lake Bacalar.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£547 (2 nts)

UFO Guadalupe

Baja California, Mexico
Discover an architect-designed, 'Instaworthy' retreat that’s totally out of this world, complete with a stargazing hot tub and 360-degree views of Mexico’s spectacular Valle de Guadalupe.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£225 / night

The Shell House

Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Listen to the gentle sounds of the ocean from a unique Mexican island home, created in the image of a beautiful shell.
Bedrooms: 2 Shells
Sleeps: 4
From
£450 / night

The River House

Puerto Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
A welcoming five-star Ecuadorian sanctuary that feels like home, with luxury chalets, gourmet dining, and indulgent spa treats all enveloped in peaceful, paradise-like tropical nature.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per chalet
Sleeps: 5
From
£178 / night

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