Summer Scheming: 6 Surprising Places in Latin America to Visit This Year

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We get it: you’re bored of the same old vacation getaways and looking for a trip that both sparks your imagination and your sense of adventure. Whether you’re a backpacker seeking hard-to-reach places or simply looking to relax on a white sandy beach, traveling to an exciting new country can be the change you’ve been looking for.

Not sure where to go? With its festive cultures and dazzling sceneries, Latin America is full of surprising destinations that will keep your FOMO at bay. Take a stroll through Chile’s colonial neighborhoods or hike up a 600-year-old Incan empire in Peru. We’ve rounded up six of the top places you need to visit this summer.

3Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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View of two beaches on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador

Located approximately 1,000 km from the Ecuadorian coast, the Galápagos Islands are a double World Heritage site and considered a “melting pot” of marine species. Each island offers its own unique landscape; from volcanic rocks to white sand beaches full of sea creatures not found anywhere else in the world.