Latin America Tours for Solo Travelers
Picture yourself exploring Rio's vibrant street parades, visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, and riding the cable car to Sugarloaf's peak. Experience the electrifying Sambadrome parade, and relax on iconic Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Rio during Carnival is absolutely electric, but no matter what the time of year, the entire Latin America region is vibrant, fun, and calling your name.
10 best Latin America solo travel packages
Compiled by
MelissaLatin America travel expert at TourRadar
- Peru Highlights - 8 Days With Local Flights (Lima To Cusco And Cusco To Lima)
- 6 Days: Exploring Santa Cruz (Budget-Friendly Solo Adventure)
- 8-Day Her Solo Trip to Peru
- Ecuador's Solo Female Traveler Group Tour
- Discover Eastern Caribbean & Grenadines 2027 - 15 Days (from Marigot to Bridgetown)
- San Jose to Cancun Travel Pass
- Best of Central America
- Central America Explorer
- Ultimate Central America
- 18 to 35s Epic South America (49 destinations)
Peru Highlights - 8 Days With Local Flights (Lima To Cusco And Cusco To Lima)
“Our experience with WAMAN ADVENTURES travel agency was super good! And the guide, Guido, was the best.”
JHON, traveled in December
The wonders of Peru unfold from Lima's historic center to Machu Picchu's ancient stones. Small groups share adventures while enjoying comfortable stays at hotels like Miramar and Golden Sunrise. Rich experiences across Peru's diverse terrain create lasting bonds.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lima, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Ica, Huacachina, Nazca, Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, MarasSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 25 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Waman Adventures From
- US$2,899
Solo travelers aged 18+ head to Latin America's most biodiverse islands for small-group snorkeling at La Fé, kayaking Tortuga Bay, and hiking Santa Cruz highlands where giant tortoises roam free. English and Spanish-speaking guides lead daily trips from Puerto Ayora, and you'll have private rooms with time to wander around on your own between activities.
Duration 6 days Destinations Baltra Island, Puerto Ayora Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 1 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Responsible Travel South America From $1,930
2% Off- US$1,891
Duration 8 days Destinations Lima, Miraflores, Cusco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain Age Range Ages 24+ Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 1 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Authentic Ecuador From $3,545
10% Off- US$3,191
Ecuador's Solo Female Traveler Group Tour
“Great balance of activities. Excellent insight into culture. Animals were excellent.”
Maria, traveled in March
Designed exclusively for solo female travelers across Latin America, this 10-day trip welcomes women aged 26+ traveling alone but leaving with lifelong friendships. Walk through Quito's UNESCO-listed Old Town and visit the Mitad del Mundo monument before heading to Otavalo's famous artisan market. Wellness activities in Mindo's cloud forest include river soaks and massages. Snorkel with sea lions in the Galápagos and walk to Tortuga Bay. Welcome and farewell dinners help with bonding, plus 24/7 English-speaking support is included.
Duration 9 days Destinations Quito, Otavalo, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristóbal Island, Lobos Island Age Range Ages 20+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Authentic Ecuador From $4,587
10% Off- US$4,128
Duration 15 days Destinations St Martin, Anguilla, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Saint Lucia, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 182 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Emerald Cruises From $12,690
21% Off- US$10,002
Adventures await at Cerro Negro volcano boarding, Monteverde zip-lining, and Caye Caulker snorkeling. Cultural immersion comes alive through Maya homestays, while included excursions offer natural opportunities to meet fellow travelers.
Duration 33 days Destinations Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico Age Range Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Private Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Bamba Travel From
21% Off- US$2,560
Duration 45 days Destinations Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From $7,871
15% Off- US$6,691
Central America Explorer
“They knew all the good local spots to see and places to eat where you could really experience the local culture.”
Morgan, traveled in December
Duration 48 days Destinations Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From $8,980
15% Off- US$7,633
Made for solo travelers ages 15+, this small-group tour (maximum 16 people) offers shared and private room options while visiting Latin America's highlights from Lake Atitlan to Caribbean beaches in Caye Caulker. Connect with like-minded travelers during a taco crawl in Mexico City, tortilla-making classes in La Fortuna, and Garifuna dance lessons in Livingston, Guatemala. Solo travelers share meals together like breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas in Granada and pupusa cooking demonstrations in Suchitoto.
Duration 59 days Destinations Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From $11,160
15% Off- US$9,486
Duration 39 days Destinations Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Age Range Ages 18-35 Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From
15% Off- US$7,990
What people love about touring Latin America solo
- Peru Highlights - 8 Days With Local Flights (Lima To Cusco And Cusco To Lima)
¡¡Our experience with WAMAN ADVENTURES travel agency was super good! Since we spoke with Luz, the agent, she has helped us a lot. He was very friendly and gave us all the information we needed. And the guide, Guido, was the best. He knew a lot and told us super interesting things in each place we visited. Thanks to them both, our trip was incredible. I would recommend this agency to everyone.¡ Thank youuuuu, Luz and Guido, for making our trip great!!!!
- Central American Highlights
Miguel, the tour guide on this trip, was excellent! Many years of experience in all of the countries you will visit and loads of local information to share. Explore offered the itinerary I was looking for, including Nicaragua and El Salvador. I took the north-to-south version of the trip. Guatemala was a surprise highlight for me. Antigua is a great place to start, very charming old city. I also loved Copan (really wonderful local guide there), Leon, Granada and San Juan. I didn’t really like the Costa Rica part, but that’s more personal preference. I think I would have liked other parts of CR (Monteverde, pacific coast) much more. You do get a fair bit of free time, so it helps to look ahead of time for things you want to see/do in places. Even with the optional activities for the free days, they take several hours but you still have time to explore or swim/lounge. Most dinners were group dinners, which others asked for. There are plenty of options though if you prefer to eat earlier or elsewhere. It takes a long time to serve 16 ppl. There are a couple longer travel days, and one really long day of 13H to get from Suchitoto to Leon. Pack your patience for that day. We used three different mini buses for the tour: one for Guatemala to Nicaragua border (very nice vehicle and wonderful driver), one for Nicaragua (vehicle not so great), and one for Costa Rica (very good vehicle and driver). Our group was 15, and the buses were smallish (only one empty seat) so several people get stuck each day with the two wheel well seats in the back or the cramped front seat. We rotated around to alleviate the hardship but bigger vehicles would be really nice. You’ll spend a lot of time driving. Mind the luggage limits! Hotels were mostly good, except in Granada (pool was really nice but mosquitoes in rooms despite being sprayed) and Cano Negro (I didn’t care for it, jungle garden and river means more bug bites for me, though none in rooms, but others thought setting was lovely). Pack good insect repellent!!!! More breakfasts were included than noted in trip details. They were simple but pretty good. There is a Tip Kitty of $50 USD, which I somehow missed in the pretrip notes but was grateful for. USD widely accepted but Miguel also helps to change money at borders if you have local left when switching countries. Border crossings went fine, again with Miguel’s assistance. On our trip, all border crossing fees came to about $30 USD total. Best to have smaller USD for this (e.g., you’ll pay $3-4 for Honduras three times, once for Copan, again on the way to Suchitoto because you cross back to Guatemala then back to Honduras before getting to El Sal., and finally when you transit across Honduras between Suchitoto to Leon). As the trip went on, most countries were asking about any recent travel to China. And when I left Costa Rica to fly to Panama (on my own, not part of tour), I needed to show my yellow fever card. So check entry requirements if you are adding on destinations. Overall pleased with the trip, happy with group (mostly from UK), and thought guide was exceptional. If you are comparing Central America tours, this one is super!!!
What our customers ask about Latin America Tours for Solo Travelers
Which regions of Latin America are most welcoming for solo travelers?
The Andean nations of Peru and Bolivia along with coastal Brazil stand out as particularly welcoming destinations for independent travelers. You'll find established tourist routes connecting major cities like Cusco La Paz and Rio de Janeiro. These hubs offer plenty of social accommodation options. For example Wild Rover Cusco draws a steady stream of solo travelers year-round. The stretch of Brazil's Costa Verde between Paraty and Ilha Grande has become especially popular with solo travelers who gather at beachfront spots like Che Lagarto to swap stories and travel tips.
What's the best time of year for solo travelers to visit Latin America?
For the Andean regions of Peru and Bolivia May through October offers the clearest skies and ideal hiking conditions. Beach destinations along Brazil's coast are at their best from December to March with properties like Pousada do Sandi providing a perfect base. One traveler shared: "Traveling in July meant perfect weather for the Inca Trail but we still got beach time in Rio." The shoulder seasons of April/May and September/October see a high percentage of solo travelers about 60-70% while providing good weather with smaller crowds.
What is the social atmosphere like for solo travelers on guided tours in Latin America?
The social scene on Latin American tours naturally brings people together through shared experiences. One recent traveler noted "The social aspects were amazing - I met incredible people and never felt alone." Daily activities often include cooking classes in places like Caye Caulker group meals at venues such as Hotel Casa Santo Domingo in Antigua and homestays with local families in San Juan La Laguna Guatemala. These shared moments create natural opportunities for solo travelers to connect.
What's the typical group size and solo traveler ratio on Latin American tours?
Most tours keep groups small between 12 to 16 people creating an intimate atmosphere where everyone gets to know each other. Data shows that 40-60% of participants typically travel solo. On routes through Central American countries like Guatemala Honduras and Nicaragua the percentage of solo travelers often exceeds 50%. This mix creates a welcoming environment for independent travelers while maintaining a manageable group size.
How safe is it to travel alone in a guided group through Latin America?
Guided groups offer a secure way to explore Latin America while maintaining independence. Tour leaders handle the complex logistics local interactions and transportation details. As one traveler noted: "The tour took care of everything so you don't have to worry about logistics or safety." Companies like Intrepid Travel employ local guides who know which areas to avoid and ensure safe experiences from Amazon expeditions to mountain treks. Accommodations like the Costa del Sol Ramada in Lima are selected with security in mind.
What kind of accommodations can solo travelers expect on Latin America tours?
Tour accommodations typically range from comfortable mid-range hotels to unique local stays. In Santiago the Altiplanico Bellas Artes houses guests in a restored 1909 building. Throughout the region you might find yourself in a jungle lodge near Guatemala's Tikal or sharing meals with a host family by Lake Atitlan. Tour accommodation ratings average 4.1 out of 5 stars according to traveler reviews with options for both private rooms and shared spaces.