Uruguay’s best wineries

Whether you favour red or white, the delightful selection of wine produced at these Uruguayan wineries is guaranteed to impress.

Bloodthirsty bandits in Brazil

“The gunman gets into my car. He’s in the passenger seat now. The barrel is pressed against my temple. This is it.”

A musical tour of Latin America

Huw Hennessy shares some of his favourite tracks from across the Americas.

The only way is slow: a life-changing trip in Chile’s Atacama Desert

I didn’t know anything about Slow Travel 15 years ago, but gently is the only way to do anything when above the 3,000m mark.

Welcome to El Salvador, Central America’s most colourful corner

The ‘Tom Thumb of the Americas’ certainly packs in plenty of natural and cultural colour.

Río Coco, Nicaragua, designated as first UNESCO Geopark in Central America

The Nicaraguan Geopark, in Madriz in the north of the country, is one of 15 new designations of significant sites across the world.

García Márquez, The Liberator and me: a journey to Mompox

Ben Box travels around Colombia to explore the impact of the landscape on García Márquez’s works and relationships

5 unmissable experiences in Nicaragua

From surf to sealife, this Central American country has a wealth of attractions to offer the visitor.

Race Across the World: an interview with Jen and Rob

We chat to the race’s runners-up about the highs and lows of their journey.

Visiting the Route of Parks with Pura Aventura

Discover why 2020 is the year to explore Chile’s Route of Parks.

Making the most of your time in Uruguay

Whether you’re visiting for a week or you’ve got a bit more time to spare, our itineraries will help you make the most of your time in Uruguay.

Seven reasons to visit Uruguay

This laidback country can certainly stand up to its bigger, brasher neighbours.

A party like no other: Uruguay’s Carnaval

Uruguay has the longest carnival season of any country, lasting over 80 days.

The Uruguayan gaucho

Author Tim Burford tells the story one of Uruguay’s most iconic symbols: the gaucho.

On the road in Patagonia – the Carretera Austral

Join MD Adrian Phillips on South America’s most challenging road.