Family Travel in South and Central America
Many families choose South and Central America for their vacations.
The longitudinal proximity is a distinct advantage to North Americans who don’t want to contest with significant jet lag on an international trip. Intergenerational family members living in different regions of the United States may meet up in Latin America with greater ease than Europe, Asia or Africa.
English is the official language of Belize making it an easy choice. In Ecuador and the Galapagos, they use the US dollar as their official currency.
Costa Rica is a popular choice for families, due to the wide range of activities and reputation it has garnered. Rainforest and beaches in conjunction with resort properties that cater to everyone’s comfort. Believe it or not, Panama and Nicaragua offer similar experiences, with Panama having more reliable, upscale accommodations.
Experiencing the diversity of bird and wildlife in the Galapagos will bring joy to every member of the family. Combine a small ship cruise with the highlands of Ecuador, the Amazon Jungle or Machu Picchu if time permits.
Further afield, Patagonia and Brazil’s weather aligns perfectly with North America’s for November through April holiday plans. Less visited, but worth the trip are the Pantanal and Pampas. Staying in an estancia is a wonderful place to reconnect as a family.
No matter the family dynamic, contact Lost World Adventures so we can plan your next family vacation.
Recommended Family Trips
A Colombia Cultural & Adventure Tour
Experience the cultural side of Colombia and outdoor adventures in the Andes on this 13-day town & country trip. Discover Bogota by day and by night - history and culture, museums and theaters, markets and restaurants.
A Colombia Cultural Circuit Tour
Experience the cultural side of Colombia in the country's three major cities. Discover Bogota by day and by night - history and culture, museums and theaters, markets and restaurants.
Andean Explorer Train – Andean Plains and Islands of Discovery
Evening departure from Arequipa with a cocktail reception followed by dinner before you tuck into your sumptuous cabin where you let the scenery lull you to sleep. Awake to the sunrise at Lake Titicaca and an early breakfast. A full day at Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, awaits.
Antigua & Tikal Guatemala Tour Package
Start in the colonial town of Antigua. A suggested Fair Trade Coffee tour will introduce you the small independent coffee growers and the local families who own and operate them. Along with a local guide you will learn all about the complete process. Other optional tours from Antigua include a private walking tour of the city, hiking or mountain biking through the Antigua Valley, visits to the workshops of local artisans.
Arequipa and Colca Canyon Peru
Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and was founded in 1540. The buildings in the center have been built almost exclusively of the volcanic material called 'sillar,' a white, porous rock, giving Arequipa its nickname of 'The White City'. The place is tranquil yet delightful, all set in a rich green valley at the foot of the mighty El Misti Volcano.
Argentina Lakes Crossing to Chile Tour
Begin your trip with two nights in Buenos Aires and a day to explore the city. In addition to our 'Four Balconies of Buenos Aires' tour you can explore the Parana River delta or take in a tango dinner show.
Belize Beach and Rainforest Tour Package
Spend the first three nights at Caves Branch, a jungle lodge located in Belmopan, Belize. Caves Branch Lodge is all about the adventure. With their 5-star Luxury Tree House, you will be able to enjoy the forest in a luxurious way.
Belize Caves & Waves Jungle and Beach Tour Package
Allow us to assist with planning a travel itinerary that will combine the best of both worlds in the most seamless way. Choose your desired length of stay at each destination, Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Jungle Lodge in the Cayo District and Victoria House on Ambergris Caye, and we’ll customize the package to best suit you.
Bolivia To Chile – The Altiplano To The Atacama Tour Package
From majestic mountain views, to natural wonders and cityscapes, this tour through Bolivia and Chile is sure to be unforgettable. You will visit some of the most famous landmarks in Bolivia, like Yungas Road (also called “Death Road”) where you are sure to be awestruck by the lush rainforest and mountainside scenery, and travel to the Salar de Uyuni, where it’s had to tell where the earth ends and the sky begins.
Brazil Grand Nature Tour – Customized Tour Package to Brazil
The trip starts with a few days in Rio de Janeiro. A private tour of the city includes visits to Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Sambodromo (where Carnival takes place). Leisure time in Rio can be spent at the legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. The natural history of Brazil experience then starts in Foz de Iguaçú, home to one of the most beautiful ecological reserves of the planet and where you find one of the most spectacular views of the world, the Iguaçú Falls.
Chilean Islands and Deserts Tour Package
This tour begins with an international flight into Santiago, where you will be met by one of our bilingual guides. Spend a day exploring the capital city on a modern city tour through historical downtown, the Central Market, and some of Santiago’s most interesting “barrios.” Catch a great vista of the Andes from atop San Cristóbal Hill while you are exploring.
Colombia Intensive Circuit Tour
The Colombian Intensive Tour begins in the bustling capital, Bogotá. Here, you’ll delve into the city’s rich history and vibrant art scene, from the unparalleled collection of pre-Hispanic gold artifacts at the world-famous “Museo Del Oro” to the vibrant street art adorning the historic La Candelaria district.
Costa Rica & Nicaragua Multi-Adventure Trip
Between two oceans, the land narrows into a spine of mountains and volcanoes where rivers spill through jungle and cloud forests brush the sky. This is Central America in its purest form — wild, restless, and alive with water and light. From the whitewater rivers of Costa Rica to the volcanic islands of Lake Nicaragua, this journey traces a route through shifting landscapes and small moments that stay with you long after you’ve left them behind.
Costa Rica & Panama Combination Tour Package
This trip takes you to three distinct areas in Costa Rica and three in Panama: the Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde Cloudforest and the central Pacific coast; Panama City, the Chiriqui Highlands and Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast.
Costa Rica Highlights Tour Package
This trip takes you to three distinct areas in Costa Rica, from the Arenal Volcano to the highlands of the Monteverde Cloudforest to the central Pacific coast. Activities around Arenal abound from lava flows hikes, canopy walkways and zipline tours, river float trips, visits to local farms, soaking in hot springs, mountain biking and waterfall rappelling.
Costa Rica Volcanoes and Wildlife Tour Package
This tour features Costa Rica nature at its best – from the tropical national parks on the central and southern Pacific coasts to the Arenal Volcano area in the northern zone. Manuel Antonio National Park, on the central Pacific coast, is a favorite for both nature enthusiasts and beach lovers. The national park is famous for its white sandy beaches and adjacent evergreen forest which grows right down to the high tide mark.
Flavorful Guatemala Food Tour
The cuisine and culinary traditions of the Ancient Mayans were diverse and extensive. The Mayans were hunters, fishers and used their own gardens to grow their food supply. Their most traditional dishes use a variety of ingredients. Their largest crop production was maize (corn). Cacao, another principle crop, was used in a sacred drink and also as an exchange unit in its grain form. The Spanish colonization brought change to the region.
Fully Customized Rio To Buenos Aires Tour
Start your trip in magnificent Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A full-day tour of Rio includes a tram to the top of Corcovado Mountain and the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer, followed by a cable-car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, a visit the Sambodromo (where Carnival takes place).
Galapagos Safari Camp 4-Night Classic Safari
Welcome to the Galapagos! An English-speaking naturalist guide meets you at the VIP lounge at Baltra Airport to escort you on your excursion of the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced lunch at a farm in the western hills. Take in the area’s natural beauty, pit craters, lava tunnels, and learn more about the Scalesia and Guayabillo forests. At the Tortoise Reserve, share some time in the giant tortoises’ natural habitat, surrounded by the abundant bird life of the area.
Galapagos Safari Camp 5-Night Family Safari
Get ready for an extraordinary family adventure in the Galapagos Islands, a destination unlike any other on Earth! This incredible six-day itinerary is designed to immerse you in the stunning natural beauty and unique wildlife of this volcanic archipelago, all while ensuring comfort and unforgettable experiences for every member of your family.
Guatemala & Honduras Custom Tour
La Antigua, Lake Atitlan, the Honduras rainforest, the beaches and reefs of Roatan. Tours and excursions from Antigua include a walking city tour, coffee plantation visits, mountain biking or hiking the many outlying valleys, climbing Pacaya Volcano.
Guatemala Active Family Getaway
Step into a world where ancient civilizations meet breathtaking landscapes, and every day brings a new story to tell. This immersive journey through Guatemala invites you to explore its vibrant colonial cities, climb active volcanoes, glide across a lake framed by towering peaks, and uncover the mysteries of the Maya deep in the jungle.
Guatemala and Belize Combination Package
Start with two nights in Antigua and a day to wander the streets or explore on a guided tour. In addition to our recommended Antigua excursions you can tour the Antigua Valley on foot or mountain bike, visit local artisan workshops or climb the Pacaya Volcano. Then, transfer by private car to Lake Atitlan where you will spend two nights. On your full day you can kayak, mountain bike, visit lakefront villages and local markets.
Guatemala with Copan Ruins Tour
On this extensive circuit of Guatemala and Honduras you will stay in Antigua and on Lake Atitlan, visit the Comalapa and Chichicastenango markets and tour the Mayan ruins of Iximiche, Copan, Quiriguá, Tikal and Yaxha. You will also travel off-the-beaten-path to the village of Rio Dulce and visit the multi-cultural village of Livingston. Start with two nights in colonial Antigua and a full day with a choice of optional excursions.
Highlands & Markets Guatemala Tour Package
After two full days exploring the colonial town of Antigua you will venture off-the-beaten-path with your private guide to remote towns and markets throughout the country. You will stay in the towns of Quetzaltenango and Huehuetenango with day trips to the agricultural towns of Almolonga and Zunil, the thermal springs at Fuentes Georginas, San Andres Xecul, Sacapulas and Aguacatan.
Incredible Brazil – Fully Customized Tour Package to Brazil
Begin in Rio de Janeiro with a private tour of the city, Corcovado Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain. Leisure time in Rio can be spent at the legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Fly to Foz de Iguaçú, home to one of the most beautiful ecological reserves of the planet and where you find one of the most spectacular views of the world, the Iguaçú Falls. You will explore the falls on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides.
Jungle, Highlands and Islands Ecuador & Galapagos Tour Package
This grand circuit of Ecuador includes Quito, the Amazon rainforest, the ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes’ and the Galapagos Islands. Begin your trip with a day or two exploring Quito and its environs. Our half-day city tour can be combined with the teleferico up the slopes of Pichincha Volcano or a visit to the Equator Monument. Other day trips include the Mindo Cloudforest, Cotopaxi National Park, Pasochoa Volcano.
Mexico And Guatemala Meso-American Civilizations Tour
Step into the heart of the ancient world on a journey through Mexico and Guatemala, where monumental ruins rise from the jungle and vibrant traditions echo the legacy of the great Meso-American civilizations. This itinerary blends discovery with comfort, weaving together archaeological wonders, rich cultural encounters, and handpicked boutique stays.
Nicaragua Family Adventure Tour Package
After your first night in Managua you will transfer to Leon for a two-night stay in the original and historic capital of Nicaragua. Climb the Cerro Negro Volcano (with optional sandboarding) and visit the Juan Venado Wildlife Reserve. On the transfer to Granada you will make stops at the Montibelli Wildlife Reserve and Masaya Volcano National Park.
Panama Family Adventure Tour
Take a boat trip on the Panama Canal led by an expert naturalist guide, a dugout canoe trip to an Embera Indian village in Chagres National Park, kayaking on the Chagres River and hiking the La Chunga Trail, a canopy zipline tour in the highland cloudforest of Chiriqui Province, a boat trip through the mangroves of Bastimentos National Park to Salt Creek, snorkeling, beach time at Boca del Drago.
Peru Discovery Tour: Rainforest to Ruins
On this amazing and complete Peruvian tour, we take you to every one of our favorite destinations within the country. From Lima you will fly to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. From here, you will not only acclimate to the high altitude, but you will also experience the mystifying beauty that is the Inca region.
The Inca Essentials Peru Tour Package
Explore some of the most exciting destinations in the Lima area with this thrilling package! Begin your adventure in the breathtaking Sacred Valley, where lush landscapes and ancient wonders await.
Upscale Pantanal & Bonito Tour Package to Brazil
Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Brazil’s wild side. This unique itinerary takes you deep into the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, and the vibrant ecotourism hub of Bonito. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world teeming with wildlife, where every day promises a new adventure. From tracking elusive jaguars to snorkeling in rivers so clear they feel like a natural aquarium, this trip is designed for those who seek to connect with nature on an intimate and unforgettable level.
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Guyana Nature Experience
The journey begins in Georgetown, where the country’s colonial past and tropical present meet under the steady sway of giant rain trees. It’s an unexpectedly fitting prologue: Guyana’s capital places you on the edge of a landscape that grows wilder with every mile south. The time here is brief, but it serves as a transition point—a breath before the rainforest takes over the senses and the itinerary moves fully into nature’s domain.
The Inca Essentials Peru Tour Package
Explore some of the most exciting destinations in the Lima area with this thrilling package! Begin your adventure in the breathtaking Sacred Valley, where lush landscapes and ancient wonders await.
Nazca Lines and Paracas Overnight Peru Tour
First visit the Nazca Lines. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Scholars believe the Nazca Lines were created by the Nazca culture between 400 and 650 AD. The hundreds of individual figures range in complexity from simple lines to stylized hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, fish, sharks, orcas, llamas, and lizards.
A Luxury Tour Through Chile and Argentina
Visit three vineyards in the world renowned Maipo Valley before bidding Chile farewell to cross into Argentina’s famous wine country, Mendoza. You will spend a luxurious three days among the towering Andes peaks at the Cavas Wine Lodge indulging in a huge variety of activities, from massages and spa treatments to rafting, yoga, biking, and winery tours.
