Top Central & South America Seasonal & Special Occasions - page 3

Join the Tamarindo beach and pool crawl every Sunday for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, starting with a pre-party at Crazy Monkey Tamarindo pool and bar. Explore hidden pools and beaches along Guanacaste’s coast, enjoy welcome drinks, happy hour specials, and party games, and end the day with a beach bonfire, sunset views, and dancing at Playa Potrero. This lively tour wraps up back in Tamarindo.

Mendoza is Argentina’s largest wine region and famous for its Malbec, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines. On this small-group tour, enjoy an intimate wine tasting experience as you explore local wineries and vineyards. Sample a variety of Argentine wines during expert-led wine tastings and indulge in a gourmet wine tasting lunch with five courses, each paired with fine wines.

Immerse yourself in the culinary heritage of Argentina in this cooking class with wine tasting. Your host will teach how to prepare one of the most emblematic Argentine dishes: empanadas, delicious pastry turnovers that are filled with either meat or vegetables. Afterward, your efforts will be rewarded with a tasting of some excellent Argentine Malbec wines.

Combine the fun of partying with sightseeing during this party bus tour through Cartagena. Climb aboard your illuminated vehicle and meet other party-goers as you drive around the city. Imbibe on local drinks and see top landmarks including Reloj Tower, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, and the India Catalina Monument.

Take a pause from a busy vacation and schedule in some rest with this full-day pass to La Fortuna’s hot springs. Enjoy access to all of the facility's natural hot spring pools and hot tubs, and rejuvenate in their warm waters. Customize your experience and add-on an optional meal or massage treatment to suit your preferences.

Immerse yourself in the mountainous splendor of the Andes on an exhilarating full-day excursion to In Situ Vineyard from Santiago. With a professional guide, travel through spectacular scenery to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Andes Mountains; capture photographs of the water’s iridescent turquoise surface and listen to poignant legends of Incan royalty. Ascend to the vertiginous altitude of Hotel Portillo ski resort; and absorb the verdant beauty of the vineyard before pleasuring your palate with wine samples.

Attend the epic Rio de Janeiro Carnaval (Carnival) parade with this ticket for a seat in Sector 9 in the Sambadromo (Sambadrome). View talented samba dancers in outrageous costumes as they dance their hearts out in one of the world's most famous Carnival celebrations. This ticket provides a fantastic view of the parade grounds, where you'll see all of Rio's samba schools strut their stuff, accompanied by elaborate parade floats and infectious drumming. Choose one of four nights, and upgrade to include round-trip transportation from your Rio hotel if you choose.

Immerse yourself in Argentinian wine culture with a tasting experience, led by a Spanish- and English-speaking sommelier. Enjoy local wines paired with food, including premium wines from boutique wineries that you'll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Group sizes are intentionally kept small (capped at only eight participants) to help ensure a personal and intimate tasting experience.

Argentina is famous for its Malbec wines, but you don’t have to visit Mendoza to enjoy an authentic wine tasting experience. Visit Bodega Gamboa, a modern winery on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, and sample a variety of Malbec red wines during a guided tasting. Finish with a 5-step gourmet lunch at the winery's exclusive restaurant.

Argentina’s wine is world-famous, but for first timers, it can be intimidating to know where to start. Instead, on this small-group Buenos Aires tour, taste a variety of the country’s most esteemed red and white wines, all while benefiting from your guide’s expertise. Along the way, explore hip addresses in the popular Palermo neighborhood, and enjoy snacks to accompany the wine, too.

The Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and live music scene. With this evening pub crawl, discover the neighborhood at its most atmospheric as you visit popular local pubs and bars, sip a free shot of cachaça, and listen to live samba or forró music. Accompanied by your guide and group of party-seeking travelers, enjoy a fun night out with VIP admission and special offers on drinks.

Escape Santiago to enjoy the natural grandeur of the Andes during this day-long excursion to Cajón del Maipo with a small group. Enjoy views of gushing waterfalls, icy glaciers, and towering cliffs as you visit this scenic outdoor area. Cap it all off by savoring an included picnic featuring red wine and a snack made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Explore a protected primary forest near La Fortuna on a guided wildlife tour focused on Costa Rica’s native species. Led by a guide, the experience combines nature, education, and wildlife spotting in an environment that has remained largely untouched by development. The tour offers a high chance of seeing sloths in their natural habitat, along with exotic birds, frogs, and other rainforest wildlife, while giving visitors time to take photographs throughout the experience.

Venture out onto the Caribbean aboard a fun pirate ship excursion from Cartagena. Set sail just before the golden hour and take in the sights along the coast including the San Sebastian Fort, the towering Virgen del Carmen statue, and the Santa Cruz Fort. Sip on beverages from the bar and watch the sun dip below the horizon for the perfect end to your day on this 2-hour cruise.

Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo boasts some of the capital’s hippest bars, but finding the best spots requires local know-how. With this Afro party bar crawl, get one included drink at each location during this high-energy, host-led experience. Join a party crew of energetic guides and fellow travelers as you enjoy nonstop hip-hop, dancehall, amapiano, afrobeats, and reggaeton music.

Take a romantic boat trip at sunset on this two-hour cruise from Cartagena. Enjoy magnificent views of the city skyline, with plenty of time to take photos, enjoy the snacks and drinks on offer, or just sit back and watch the sunset over the sea.

Combine sipping with sightseeing on a party bus tour of Medellin that provides a safe way of exploring the city after dark. Visit off-the-beaten-path places that locals love and cover more sights in less time as you travel on board a vehicle. Play your own music and enjoy unlimited beers as you socialize with like-minded travelers.

Explore the Carnival Factory, for a peek behind the scenes of Rio's Carnival, on this cultural tour. Learn how the parade's famous floats and costumes are produced. Listen to commentary on the history of samba and carnival, then hit the dressing rooms to try on some costumes and take some photos. Wind up with a cocktail and a samba class for the whole carnival experience.

Stray from the tourist trail and see a side of São Paulo that’s usually reserved for locals on a walking tour. Rather than missing out on interesting details as you travel by car, you’ll delve deeper into local culture as you explore the historic center, home to the highest concentration of São Paulo sights.

Check out the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, which can reach up to over 260ft (80m) high, on this full day trek, either guided or non-guided- your choice. You'll have a chance to walk along the glacier walkways, and get tons of photos from viewpoints along the way. This tour starts in Los Glaciares National park, which is about 50m (80km) from El Calafate.

Learn to cook one of Argentina’s best delicacies in a small-group, hands-on cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. You’ll be taught all the techniques for making empanadas from scratch, including folding, crimping, and how to fill them. As you eat your empanadas, enjoy a wine tasting with Argentina’s best wines—including Malbec and beyond—from regions like Mendoza, Salta, and Patagonia.

Experience the Tamarindo coast on an all-inclusive catamaran cruise combining snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing with time to explore hidden beaches and calm waters. With an open bar, snacks, and a Costa Rican meal included, everything is arranged so you can focus on enjoying the day at sea. The range of activities makes this a versatile way to combine adventure, relaxation, and local flavors in one outing.

Learn to dance salsa during a fun-filled one-hour small-group class in Panama City’s atmospheric Casco Viejo neighborhood. Even complete beginners and solo dancers without partners can improve their dancing skills under the guidance of a professional teacher. Get personalized attention and feel comfortable while learning more about Latin American culture.

Experience the best of Bolivia's traditional dishes and drinks on this small-group tasting tour of La Paz. Follow your local guide through a vibrant food market, sample freshly prepared treats, and learn some of the most important ingredients featured in the region’s distinctive cooking. Then, taste your way through a series of classic drinks and bites—enough to add up to a hearty dinner.