South America
South America Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to South America: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
All South America Travel Guides
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Salta vs Mendoza: Argentina’s Wine Regions Compared
Argentina, the native home of Malbec, is one of the world’s top wine-producing countries. Choosing between its premier wine regions can be a tricky decision for wine lovers. While Mendoza reigns as the undisputed king of Argentine wine production, the northern province of Salta is the spiritual home of Torrontés, Argentina's signature white grape. Let’s compare Salta and Mendoza and see which wine region is right for you.
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Brazil for First-Time Visitors: What to See and How to Plan It
Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world, half the South American continent, and home to some of the most distinct regional cultures on earth. A first trip can feel overwhelming for that reason. Six different headline destinations would all justify a full week. None of them are quick to reach from each other. This guide is for travelers thinking about a first trip.
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My Journey To Machu Picchu
Getting to Machu Picchu: A Step-By-Step Guide Machu Picchu has been at the top of my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I have always been fascinated by the Incan Civilisation, and Machu Picchu is the jewel in the crown. We’ve all seen a million pictures – the dramatic mountain backdrop, the perfectly formed citadel, the eerie clouds. Everything about it seemed so magical and mysterious.
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The Ten Best Gay Group Trips for 2027 & 2028
For some, the prospect of traveling solo can seem a bit daunting. Joining a luxury gay group tour can be the ideal solution. We offer many hugely popular gay group getaways to a diverse array of destinations. All you need to do is show up and enjoy the ride: the itineraries for our LGBTQ group travel have been meticulously organized by destination experts who excel in creating memorable experiences for gay group travel.
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Our Gay Guide To Bogotá
One of our concierge team, Jaike Rowe, has just returned from a trip to Peru and Colombia. Here he writes about the best things to do in Bogotá. I recently had the opportunity to take the most incredible trip to Peru and Colombia; two of our hottest, most in-demand destinations. Colombia’s capital city, Bogotá, is very much a city on the rise.
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Buenos Aires vs. Santiago: Which is Better?
Two of South America’s greatest cities beckon travelers, each promising distinctly different flavors of Latin American life. Santiago rises from its mountain-ringed valley as a gleaming modern city, while Buenos Aires sprawls across the Río de la Plata with an air of faded European grandeur.
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Brazil for Repeat Visitors: Beyond Rio & Iguazu Falls
Once you’ve seen Rio and Iguazu Falls, Brazil opens up in a different way. The scale of the country starts to feel like an advantage rather than a challenge, with entire regions that reward a slower, more deliberate kind of travel. A second trip is less about ticking off landmarks and more about choosing a direction, whether that’s wildlife, coastline, or culture, and giving it the time it deserves.
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Plan Your Gay Honeymoon in Peru
Peru is not the obvious choice for a gay honeymoon, and that is precisely what makes it the right one. While other couples book the Maldives or the Amalfi Coast, you arrive at one of the world's most extraordinary destinations: a country of ancient citadels set above the clouds, a Sacred Valley that has barely changed in five centuries, and a capital city with one of the most celebrated restaurant scenes on the planet.
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Evita Filming Locations: Madonna’s Buenos Aires Guide
Madonna cycled through more costume changes in Evita than any other leading lady in Hollywood history. She did this as she sang of how Colonel Perón is the “only one man who can lead any workers' regime”. Evita remains Madonna’s one truly great leading role on the big screen: it was the only role she was born to play.
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Is Brazil Easy to Travel Around? Planning a Multi-Stop Luxury Trip
Brazil is not a destination you can do casually. It is the fifth-largest country in the world, roughly the size of the continental United States, and it contains more variety per square kilometer than almost anywhere on earth. The question is not whether it is worth exploring beyond a single city. It obviously is.
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Is Peru Safe for Gay Travelers?
The short answer is yes. Peru is a country where same-sex relationships are legal, anti-discrimination protections exist in law, and the major cities of Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley have a long, well-established track record of welcoming LGBTQ+ visitors. At the luxury level, in the hotels and restaurants where Out Of Office operates, gay and lesbian couples travel comfortably, openly, and well.
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Hidden LGBTQ+ History of Tango and Milongas in Argentina
While the world knows tango as Argentina's passionate dance of heterosexual romance, the true story reveals a far more complex and inclusive history that has been largely hidden from mainstream narratives. From its birth in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century to its evolution into a global phenomenon, tango has appealed to LGBTQ+ Argentinians. Today, Argentina’s tango scene has openly embraced its once hidden queer roots.
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Rio De Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Sao Paulo & Florianopolis
Tailor-made VacationExplore the vibrant heart of South America with this meticulously crafted itinerary, designed to showcase the best of Brazil while embracing its dynamic LGBTQ+ culture and nightlife. Begin your journey in Rio De Janeiro, a city pulsating with vibrant colors, infectious energy, and a thriving gay scene. Experience the iconic landmarks like Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ The Redeemer statue, before immersing yourself in the electrifying nightlife of the city's gay-friendly neighborhoods.
11 days tailor-made from $6,475 per person View trip
Argentina & Patagonia Adventure
Tailor-made VacationArgentina’s southern wilderness is a place of extraordinary contrasts, where vast landscapes, dramatic coastlines and unforgettable wildlife encounters create one of South America’s most remarkable adventures. This tailor-made journey travels deep into Patagonia, combining the energy and elegance of Buenos Aires with the remote beauty of Argentina’s wildest regions. Begin in Buenos Aires, a city of grand boulevards, historic cafés and vibrant neighborhoods where European influences meet Latin American creativity.
9 days tailor-made from $5,820 per person View trip
Luxury Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Mendoza & Patagonia
Tailor-made VacationArgentina is one of those countries that rewards a proper journey. In just under two weeks, you can move from Buenos Aires’ grand boulevards and late-night tango culture to the rainforest of Iguazu, the vineyards of Mendoza and the glacial landscapes of Patagonia. Begin in Buenos Aires, a city shaped by European immigration but unmistakably Latin American.
11 days tailor-made from $10,575 per person View trip
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