Central & South America
Central and South America have long been the heart and soul of International Expeditions, beginning 40 years ago with out first Amazon River cruises, Costa Rica tours and Galapagos Islands cruises. Here, you discover lavish swaths of wilderness that protect Earth's greatest natural and cultural wonders — pristine rainforest, ancient ruins, cloud-covered mountains, monkeys, prolific birdlife and much more. On International Expeditions' inspiring adventures, you can watch sunrise hit the granite towers of Torres del Paine in Patagonia; snorkel with playful sea lions on a Galapagos cruise; explore Inca and Spanish colonial ruins in Machu Picchu; and observe the famed birdlife of Colombia.
Travel to Latin America's most captivating wonders, discovering the difference our matchless expertise can make!
Featured Expeditions
Amazon Voyage
Custom Ecuador Andes & Amazon
Wild Colombia
Costa Rica
Machu Picchu & Cusco
Panama: Path Between the Seas
Places We Visit In Central & South America
Picture yourself on the wild waters of the Galapagos Islands!
Wildlife in Central & South America
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Named for its green-grey appearance, the Olive Ridley is the most abundant species of turtle in the world. Despite nesting en masse at twice-yearly events known as arribadas (which are considered one of Costa Rica’s natural wonders), they’re listed as endangered and are under threat from illegal egg-gathering and destructive fishing practices.
Squirrel Monkey
Small squirrel monkeys feed mainly upon insects and fruits, with the majority the monkey's day spent foraging for food. They spend most of their time high above the forest floor, swinging through the small branches, but every now and again the monkey may venture down out of the trees to look for food or even a playmate.
Galápagos Land Iguana
Commonly spotted on Fernandina, Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour and Baltra islands, these ancient-looking iguanas are among the most colorful of all Galapagos Island animals. Growing 3-5 feet long and weighing up to 25 pounds, they come in colors ranging from vivid yellow and rusty orange to red. Land iguana populations were nearly decimated by invasive species during the 20th century, but breeding efforts at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the 1990s led to a successful reintroduction campaign. Nearly 10,000 iguanas roam the islands today, living 50-60 years and feeding primarily on prickly-pear cactus.
Amazon Kingfisher
Although they are named "Amazon" kingfishers, this large bird is a resident of lake shores and large-slow flowing rivers from northern Mexico to central Argentina. Amazon Kingfishers hunt fish and crustaceans from a perch, diving into the water to catch their prey and then returning to the same perch before stunning their prey and swallowing it head first.
