A lack of awareness about the ease of travel to South America and the breadth of product available across the continent is preventing the destination from achieving its true tourism potential, according to Unique Latin America Director Rebecca Espinoza.

The debut of two hotels in Lima, Peru from IHG Hotels and Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle brands represents a key milestone in the hospitality giant’s expansion into South America.

Travellers can discover the highlights of Central and South America in November and December this year on three carefully curated Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ expeditions aboard HANSEATIC inspiration.

White Desert, Antarctica’s leading expedition company, has released The Dr. Jones Collection, which will kick off in September 2025. The first of a series of new South American itineraries, the program begins with a trip from Peru to Patagonia.

Seabourn has unveiled its 2026 itineraries to the Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic. Between August and October 2026, Seabourn Venture will offer six voyages ranging from eight to 24 days, traversing the historic routes of regions before sailing south to explore the Caribbean, South America and Antarctica.

The South American carrier has relaunched its direct link between Sydney and Santiago de Chile with its Boeing 787-9 aircraft flying the four times weekly service.

Abercrombie & Kent has added 10 new journeys across its Americas collection, with new journeys to South America and Canada alongside 17 refreshed journeys across both continents.

Custom travel specialist, Adventure World, has released an Authentic South America Collection of meticulously crafted journeys into the heart and soul of South America, providing rich cultural encounters and authentic experiences.

Windstar Cruises will offer voyages in South America for the first time beginning in December of 2025 onboard all-suite yacht Star Pride. The diversification to the region creates new opportunities for the small ship cruise line’s well-travelled guests to experience bucket-list destinations, like Machu Picchu in Peru and Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.

Captain’s Choice has revealed its 2024 Private Jet Journeys, a collection of trips to some of the world’s most remote and remarkable destinations that forgoe the formalities of commercial air travel. Captain’s Choice guests enjoy expedited airport arrangements, private terminals where possible and seamless, direct flights.

Azamara is marking its return to South Africa and South America for the first time since early 2020.

South America skips the travel chaos currently being experienced elsewhere in the world