As we step into 2025, Latin America continues to invite the curious traveller to a deeper exploration of its wild places, quiet luxuries and cultural treasures.
From ethereal dunes in Brazil to jungle sanctuaries in Colombia, this year offers an extraordinary collection of experiences.
Here, we present our handpicked selection of its most captivating destinations and properties to inspire your travels for the year ahead.
1. Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil
Few places on earth feel as otherworldly as the Lençóis Maranhenses. This stretch of northeastern Brazil offers a startling contrast: dunes as pale as flour meet freshwater lagoons formed by seasonal rains. It’s a place of stark, raw beauty, shaped by wind and water, where the interplay of light shifts the landscape by the hour.
Stay at OIÁ Casa, located on the edge of the Lençois National Park. The property is housed within the historic Boca da Ilha Farm and features a spacious suite within the main house, alongside two adjacent bungalows with two suites each. The interiors, curated by Brazilian designer Marina Linhares, showcase items that represent significant names in Brazilian design and objects commonly found in Brazilian homes.
Days at OIÁ can be spent exploring the dunes, swimming in the freshwater lagoons, or taking a boat to the nearby village of Atins, known for its easygoing charm and fresh, simple cooking.
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2. Alta Sanctuary, Peruvian Amazon
Suspended 110 feet above the rainforest floor, Alta Sanctuary’s Treehouse offers a rare vantage point over the Peruvian Amazon. From this lofty perch, the world’s vastest ecosystem stretches to the horizon in all directions. Every moment is alive with the sounds and sights of the jungle, from the colourful birds darting through the canopy to the distant calls of unseen wildlife.
Guided explorations reveal the intricate workings of the Amazon, from the verdant canopy trails to the vibrant life hidden in its shadows. Back at the sanctuary, a private chef whips up meals that reflect the rainforest’s bounty. This is a transformative experience – an opportunity to live briefly amongst the trees and get to know the Amazon on its own terms.
Discover More3. Nomad Lodges, Colombia
Deep in the Colombian jungle, Nomad Lodges offer a front-row seat to the country’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. These lodges are all about listening: to the forests, to the rivers, to the ancient cultures that still call this land home.
Days begin early, with treks into dense greenery or canoe rides through waterways alive with birdsong, accompanied by local guides who know the area intimately. Post-adventure, loll in a hammock listening to the gentle hum of cicadas or enjoy a fireside drink as the sun sets.
4. Puqio, Colca Valley, Peru
Set in the high-altitude quiet of the Colca Valley, Puqio brings the first tented exploration camp to Peru amidst a landscape of ancient terraces and jagged cliffs.
The experience is curated by Andean, the team behind some of Peru’s most stylish lodges, and their signature polish is evident. Guides drawn from the region bring the Colca Valley’s story to life, whether leading treks to archaeological sites, arranging coca leaf readings, or unveiling the best vantage for condor flights. The camp’s adobe roundhouses and safari-style canvas tents are designed with a nod to exploration – think canvas armoires, wood-burning stoves, and hot water bottles tucked into duvets.
Come hungry for sancayo-laced dishes and adobe-oven bread, and leave with an understanding of this valley’s quiet magic.
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5. Viento Sur Adventures at Sol y Luna Hotel, Peru
Sol y Luna is a living testament to the Sacred Valley’s heritage and spirit. Set amidst exuberant gardens in the shadow of the Andes, its casitas are steeped in character, with terracotta floors, bold murals, and textiles woven by local artisans. Every stay here supports the community, funding a school for local children run by the Sol y Luna foundation.
Here, North Face athlete Thomas Schilter has introduced a new range of outdoor adventures. From paragliding over Machu Picchu to kayaking and mountain biking through the Andes, these experiences reveal the Sacred Valley’s quieter, wilder side. This is a chance to see Peru differently, through the eyes of someone who grew up in its embrace.
Discover more6. Tsimane Heli-Fishing, Bolivian Amazon
For the intrepid angler, Tsimane’s heli-fishing program offers unparalleled access to the Bolivian Amazon. Helicopters whisk guests deep into the headwaters of the Amazon basin, where remote rivers teem with golden dorado, pacu, and yatorana.
The journey itself is part of the allure – a chance to see the dense jungle canopy and its labyrinth of waterways from above, a perspective few will ever experience. Once on the ground, expert fly-fishing guides ensure a rewarding experience, whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice.
With only a handful of guests hosted each week, this is as much about solitude and connection to nature as it is about the thrill of the catch.
7. Melimoyu Lodge, Chilean Patagonia
Set deep in the remote wilderness of Chilean Patagonia, Melimoyu Lodge is an intimate retreat for those seeking adventure and solitude. Surrounded by rainforests, glacial rivers, and rugged peaks, it’s a gateway to endless outdoor pursuits. Days here are filled with fly-fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and glacier hikes, all tailored to your preferences by expert guides.
Natural wood interiors and high-beamed ceilings frame the lodge’s light-filled spaces, with thoughtful details including regional artworks and Eames lounge chairs by the fire. Meals are a highlight – Patagonian asados and Chilean wines, served communally – and the riverside hot tub and game room invite camaraderie over drinks of an evening.
This is a place for a digital detox – there’s no Wi-Fi, though satellite phones are on hand for emergencies.
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8. Pueblo Garzón, Uruguay
In Uruguay’s Pueblo Garzón, renowned chef Francis Mallmann has cooked up a culinary haven. This once-forgotten 19th-century railway village has been transformed into a hotspot for food, wine, and art where guests are invited to join intimate open-flame cooking classes and dining experiences with the man himself.
Meals are paired with exceptional wines from nearby Bodega Garzón, and the adjoining boutique hotel offers five stylish rooms, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Discover more9. La Guajira Desert, Colombia
La Guajira is Colombia’s most arresting frontier, and one of our founder Harry’s personal favourite destinations. This remote desert peninsula, with its vast ochre dunes on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, is the homeland of the Wayuu people, whose traditions and craftsmanship remain central to the region’s identity.
Netflix’s recent adaptation of 100 Years of Solitude has cast a new lens on the region, with it featuring heavily as a shooting location for Gabriel García Márquez’s world. Accommodations are basic, but its landscapes are spare, windswept, and charged with atmosphere, from the dramatic cliffs of Punta Gallinas to the still waters of Cabo de la Vela.
10. Havana, Cuba
Cuba’s hotel scene is undergoing a quiet revolution, with new openings reimagining how visitors experience the island. In the heart of Old Havana, Elvira Mi Amor breathes new life into a renovated 1920s townhouse, with colonial bones offset by mid-century interiors and a covetable contemporary art collection. Breakfast on one of its terraces, with the city stirring below, captures something of the capital’s timeless allure.
In Centro Havana, Tribe Caribe offers something altogether different: a celebration of the city’s musical soul. Its 11 rooms are spare but considered, and its Black Box gallery and rooftop gatherings of local musicians and guests alike make it as much a cultural hub as a place to stay.
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11. Jakotango End of the World Ride, Argentina
At the edge of the world, Jakob Von Plessen and Marcos Villamil’s new ride in Tierra del Fuego is an encounter with one of the most remote and striking landscapes on earth.
This is not a journey for the faint-hearted. Riders traverse open plains where the wind never rests, climb into the folds of rugged mountains, and cross rivers that carve through a land shaped by ice and fire. Nights are spent in remote lodges that echo the rugged simplicity of the landscape.
A demanding but deeply rewarding adventure for those drawn to the edge of the map.
Enquire12. Casa Dewa, Costa Rica
Set on the southern Nicoya Peninsula on the edge of the Santa Teresa rainforest, Casa Dewa is Costa Rica at its most soulful. The house itself is an architectural gem born of salvaged ironwood columns retrieved from the depths of the Indonesian Ocean; its open, airy spaces are filled with light and the sound of the Pacific, with a stretch of white sand and surf just a hundred yards away beyond the palms. A haven for gatherings, it has six bedrooms, dining for twenty, and two additional villas available for larger groups.
The nearby village of Santa Teresa embodies the spirit of ‘pura vida’ – the Costa Rican mantra of simple living, Shaped by earth lovers who are drawn to its beaches, its sandy streets are home to surf shacks, artist studios, taco stands, and beachside bars that exude a laid-back charm – all just a few steps away from wilderness.
13. Boca de Agua, Bacalar, Mexico
In the jungles of Bacalar, Boca de Agua emerges as a sanctuary of thoughtful design and environmental stewardship. This retreat is a masterpiece of Mayan-inspired architecture, with treehouse-style villas conceived by architect Frida Escobedo – elevated on pillars, they leave the ground largely untouched for minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Public spaces, including a cenote-inspired pool and light-dappled walkways, draw the outdoors in. Here, even a massage – by the pool or in-room – is an extension of nature, accompanied by birdsong and filtered sunlight.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Boca de Agua shines in its commitment to sustainability, collaborating with local organisations to rehabilitate mangrove ecosystems and foster cultural regeneration.
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14. Casa Panamaes, Panama
Casa Panamaes, at the southern edge of Panama’s Azuero Peninsula, is an extraordinary private estate that feels entirely of its place. Located within the Panamaes Private Nature Reserve, it is surrounded by 70 hectares of protected forest and unspoiled coastline. Floor-to-ceiling windows open the house to the Pacific and the hills beyond, while high ceilings and minimalist interiors amplify the sense of space and calm.
Explore miles of nature trails through coconut groves alive with howler monkeys, ocelots and jaguarundi. For those drawn to the water, surfboards, kayaks, and snorkeling gear are at hand to navigate the waves and reefs just beyond the shore. The infinity pool and shaded patio provide the perfect vantage for watching the light fade over the peninsula, and the spacious, fully-equipped kitchen makes for an ideal group dinner – prepared together or by a private chef.
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