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Contours Travel has been introducing travellers to the wonders of South America, Central America and the Caribbean Islands for over 40 years! We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the finest results to best suit your needs. We offer itineraries that allow you to relax & enjoy your holiday, knowing that everything has been taken care of. We have a well-developed network of operators who deliv

er the highest quality service on the ground. Booking through us ensures that you can travel with confidence, knowing you are being looked after by Contours Travel and our friends in Latin America. Some of the many reasons why you should book with Contours Travel:
- We have been the specialists in Mexico, Cuba, Caribbean, South & Central America and Antarctica since 1975.
- We will ensure a level of care, safety and flexibility like no other operator.
- We provide you with a comprehensive pre-departure kit including 24-hour emergency contacts, a Spanish phrase book and Contours Travel’s list of suggested reading, movies, restaurants and much more to enhance your travel experience.
- We reconfirm all onwards flights, as well as overland trips by bus, boat or train.
- Being one of the pioneers in the region, we have long established relationships with our suppliers, ensuring competitive prices and quality service.
- We promote products that are authentic & contribute back to the communities we visit. We love Latin America and are passionate about what we do. We are happy to share our knowledge in order to offer more unique itineraries.

📷 Check it out -  Expeditions have just launched an incredible Antarctic Photography Voyage for 2026!📷Embark on a journe...
23/09/2024

📷 Check it out - Expeditions have just launched an incredible Antarctic Photography Voyage for 2026!

📷Embark on a journey with Aurora Expeditions that fuels your passion for photography or videography, regardless of your skill level. This voyage is an exceptional opportunity for expeditioners to capture some of the wildest and most pristine destinations in the world with expert guidance.

📷Whether you’re taking your first shots or you’re a seasoned photographer, the experience of learning from some of the best photographers will inspire you to elevate your photography to the next level.

📷 You'll join some of the world's most inspiring wildlife and nature photographers onboard, including:
- Nigel Danson Landscape Photographer
- Scott Portelli
- Rachel Bigsby
- James Popsys
- Mads Peter Iversen Photography
- Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove - JVN Photo
- Jack Lodge Photography

📷 The expedition dates are 1-12 February 2026 and early bird prices start from USD$16,400 per person!

☎️ Contact the team on 1300 135 391 today to book your place!

In honour of this year's World Rivers Day we pay our respect to the many vitally important waterways which nourish the l...
22/09/2024

In honour of this year's World Rivers Day we pay our respect to the many vitally important waterways which nourish the landscapes and communities of Latin America.
From the mighty Amazon to the glaciar-fed streams of southern Patagonia and the white-water rapids of Costa Rica, the rivers that course through the nations of Latin America sustain incredibly diverse landscapes and millions of lives.

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🇨🇱 Every year, on September 18, Chile celebrates Independence Day in grand style!🇨🇱 Commonly known as "the eighteenth", ...
18/09/2024

🇨🇱 Every year, on September 18, Chile celebrates Independence Day in grand style!
🇨🇱 Commonly known as "the eighteenth", most of the major celebrations take place around the 18th and 19th, but the festivities can last up to a week.
🇨🇱 The vast majority of Chileans celebrate this holiday with barbeques and "fondas", enjoying traditional foods and drinks such as empanadas and chicha.

🇨🇱 Feliz dia de independencia a nuestros amigos Chilenos! And especially to our very own Chilena & sales support star, Alex 😊 🇨🇱

🇲🇽 Feliz dia de independencia Mexico! 🇲🇽🇲🇽 16 September marks the day in 1810 when Father Hidalgo called for independenc...
16/09/2024

🇲🇽 Feliz dia de independencia Mexico! 🇲🇽
🇲🇽 16 September marks the day in 1810 when Father Hidalgo called for independence from Spain and set in motion the revolutionary war which finally led to independence in 1821.
🇲🇽 We wish all our Mexican friends and partners a wonderful day celebrating Mexico's proud history.

📢🇨🇺 Breaking news!!! As of September 1st, 2024, paper visas for Cuba will no longer be issued. Paper visas already issue...
12/09/2024

📢🇨🇺 Breaking news!!! As of September 1st, 2024, paper visas for Cuba will no longer be issued. Paper visas already issued will be accepted until December 31st, 2024. From January 1st, 2025, only e-visas will be accepted.

🇨🇺 Travellers to Cuba can obtaion the e-visa online at www.evisacuba.cu 🇨🇺

⛰Introducing another incredible Patagonian Lodge in Chile! ⛰Pata Lodge is a working farm not only surrounded by pristine...
10/09/2024

⛰Introducing another incredible Patagonian Lodge in Chile!

⛰Pata Lodge is a working farm not only surrounded by pristine forests, but organic plantations ad pastures, all below the snowcapped peaks of the Las Monjas Range in the Chilean Lakes District.

⛰The lodge offers comfort and authenticity, with five rustic-chic cabins each with unique personality. The organic farm-to table restaurant serves delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals for all guests.

⛰The Futaleufu River runs along the property creating 2.5km of pebbled beach, where you can enjoy fly fishing or choose high octane adventure such as tandem kayaking in Class 3 and 4 rapids.

⛰When you’re not enjoying the great outdoors, there is a hot tub, yoga studio and even a small movie theatre. At night you can curl up by the cabin’s fire to share stories or to enjoy some board games.

⛰On top of all this, the lodge has a number of initiatives towards education such as the local school and reforestation projects, to ensure that any stay is sustainable whilst being surrounded by spectacular scenery.

September is a busy month for Independence Day celebrations in Latin America! 🇧🇷 First cab off the rank is Brazil which ...
07/09/2024

September is a busy month for Independence Day celebrations in Latin America!
🇧🇷 First cab off the rank is Brazil which celebrates their independence from Portugal on 7 September every year. 🇧🇷
🇧🇷 A very happy Independence Day to all our Brazilian friends and partners!!🇧🇷

⛴We have been working with AustralisEXP for decades and they’ve never failed to deliver a world-class cruising experienc...
04/09/2024

⛴We have been working with AustralisEXP for decades and they’ve never failed to deliver a world-class cruising experience for our clients. It’s no surprise they are consistently top of the list of the world’s best small ship ocean cruise lines.

⛴Their twin vessels, the Stella Australis and Ventus Australis, accommodate just 200 guests each and were specially designed to access the most remote corners of the Strait of Magellan, where larger vessels cannot navigate. Even better, the Chilean company has exclusive landing rights at many destinations - which means you won’t have to share the awe-inspiring landscapes with anyone else.

⛴Cruises operate between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia and tour Tierra del Fuego, the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn. Guests will discover an impressive geography, marked by imposing glaciers, native forests and exotic flora and fauna, while sailing through canals of incomparable beauty.

⛴Australis sailing season commences late September and runs through to early April. Why not combine your cruise with a stay in stunning Torres del Paine National Park for the ultimate Patagonian adventure?

🐎🌸It's the start of spring and that means the start of polo season in Argentina! 🐎🏆During this period the prestigious Ar...
01/09/2024

🐎🌸It's the start of spring and that means the start of polo season in Argentina!

🐎🏆During this period the prestigious Argentine Triple Crown tournaments gather the best players in the world to compete for three cups: bierto de Tortugas, Abierto de Hurligham & the Abierto de Palermo (Argentine Open).

🐎🧐If you're keen to witness the thrill and showmanship of a polo day in Buenos Aires, get in touch with our team!

🐎👉Polo can be experienced all year round so even if you're travelling in the off-season you can still take a peek behind the curtain at Argentina's most exclusive sport.

⛴Launching in 2025, the luxurious Hermes Mega Catamaran promises to deliver a new level of indulgence in the Galapagos I...
28/08/2024

⛴Launching in 2025, the luxurious Hermes Mega Catamaran promises to deliver a new level of indulgence in the Galapagos Islands.

⛴Accommodating a maximum of just 20 guests and boasting huge, 35m2 suites, the Hermes offers the intimacy of a small vessel without compromising the amenities of a larger cruise ship.

⛴All suites feature their own private balconies and private whirlpool bath overlooking the ocean. Relax after a day of discovery in the islands with the pampering of butler service or from purification in the Hammam with views to stunning Galapagos’ landscapes.

🐎Estancia Nibepo Aike offers an authentic tourism experience, deep in the heart of Patagonia. 🐎With only 10 rooms, this ...
26/08/2024

🐎Estancia Nibepo Aike offers an authentic tourism experience, deep in the heart of Patagonia.
🐎With only 10 rooms, this functioning livestock ranch offers guests an intimate and immersive experience set amongst a truly incredible backdrop.
🐎The lodge offers numerous programs to help guests make the most out of their time at the ranch, but perhaps the most notable is the wonderful Hidden Glaciers multi-day horse riding program which takes you into true gaucho territory.
🐎Operating only between November and April, this is an extraordinary adventure that taps into the spirit of Patagonia.

🧐Looking for more inspiration for your next trip to Peru? 🤩We’re always trying to convince our clients to spend longer i...
22/08/2024

🧐Looking for more inspiration for your next trip to Peru?

🤩We’re always trying to convince our clients to spend longer in the beautiful region of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. Why? Because there is so much more to this incredible area than Machu Picchu!

🙌The dramatic ruins of Waqrapukara are a perfect example, rising majestically from a deep ravine at a whopping 4300m above sea level. The peaks of the Andean Mountain range stretch out as far as the eye can see, and intense gusts of powerful wind barrel up the canyon below

👉The name Waqrapukara originates in the Quechua language and translates roughly as “horn-shaped fortress” in Quechua. It’s not hard to see how it might have earned this name – the distinct form of the structure looks like a kind of crown sat on top of the mountain peak, or like two prong-shaped horns.

☎️ For more inspiration or interesting ideas get in touch with our team of Peruvian travel specialists and find out why this is a country we never get tired of returning to!

🦩The Atacama Desert and neighbouring Uyuni Salt Plains in Bolivia offer travellers some of the most surreal and otherwor...
19/08/2024

🦩The Atacama Desert and neighbouring Uyuni Salt Plains in Bolivia offer travellers some of the most surreal and otherworldly landscapes in the world.
🦩From snow-capped volcanoes to red, blue and green coloured lagoons, bizarre rock formations and expansive salt deserts.
🦩But one of the most remarkable things you’ll see when travelling in these parts is the Chilean flamingo, feasting in their thousands on the shores of high altitude lakes.
🦩The Chilean flamingo shares its unusual habitat with the Andean flamingo and James' flamingo.

🥚 Set to open in December 2024 is another unique and exciting accommodation option for stunning Argentine Patagonia  🥚 L...
16/08/2024

🥚 Set to open in December 2024 is another unique and exciting accommodation option for stunning Argentine Patagonia

🥚 Located 12km from the trekking mecca of El Chalten, the four transparent capsules of OVO are set on an impressive rock wall, at a height of 270 meters, provide unbeatable views of majestic Mount Fitz Roy.

🥚Each OVO has capacity for just two people and contains a bedroom on the upper floor, living space in the middle and private facilities.

🥚Guests can choose to stay overnight and wake to superb views over the Patagonian mountains. Alternatively make a trip from El Chalten to enjoy a unique sunset experience complete with wine and snacks.

🇺🇾🍷Uruguay is a secret haven for wine lovers, with its views of the Atlantic Ocean and the hills of the Pampas. Although...
14/08/2024

🇺🇾🍷Uruguay is a secret haven for wine lovers, with its views of the Atlantic Ocean and the hills of the Pampas. Although Uruguay's wine scene may not be as well-known as that of its larger neighbours in South America, it is quietly growing in popularity among wine enthusiasts who appreciate its distinct flavours and quality.

🇺🇾🍷Uruguay's varied landscape and temperate climate make it an ideal place for cultivating different types of grapes. The wine regions of Uruguay, from the sunny Canelones and Las Piedras to the cooler Salto and Rivera, offer a diverse range of wines, each with its unique flavour and aroma.

🇺🇾🍷Uruguay's charm extends far beyond its vineyards. As you venture beyond the vines, you'll discover a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural vitality, and warm hospitality.

🇺🇾🍷From world-class wines to charming landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Uruguay promises an unforgettable experience that will linger long after the last glass is savoured.

🧐There’s more to Peru than Machu Picchu! 🇵🇪 Tucked in a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a...
12/08/2024

🧐There’s more to Peru than Machu Picchu!

🇵🇪 Tucked in a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a region steeped in an ancient culture unlike any other you’ll find in the country.

🥾From exploring unusual and pristine ruins, hiking through lust forests, climbing along cliffs, or revelling in the waterfalls, Chachapoyas is perfect for adventurers who want to look beyond Peru’s most famous attraction and discover more of what this beautiful country has to offer.

🧐You’ve almost certainly heard of Chichen Itza, but for a more secluded Maya experience, why not venture deep into the j...
08/08/2024

🧐You’ve almost certainly heard of Chichen Itza, but for a more secluded Maya experience, why not venture deep into the jungle of Campeche and check out the remote site of Calakmul?

🐒Unlike the more accessible archaeological sites around the Yucatan Peninsula, Calakmul requires a bit more determination - but you will be rewarded with a true Indiana Jones feeling as you explore this ancient city, often with only the local monkey population for company.

👇The city was once a rival of nearby Tikal, but at around 900 AD, succumbed to a mysterious collapse.

🦜It’s well worth spending a few days exploring both the ruins and Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, where toucans, howler and spider monkeys, tapirs, deer and a huge variety of birds can be found.

🚙Why not hire a car and ask our experts to design a self-drive Yucatan adventure for you? There’s so much to see and do in this fascinating corner of Mexico!

🦥 Calling all wildlife enthusiasts!!!!🐒We have just had a cancellation for Contours Travel's sold out fully escorted 3 G...
07/08/2024

🦥 Calling all wildlife enthusiasts!!!!

🐒We have just had a cancellation for Contours Travel's sold out fully escorted 3 Guianas Tour departing 18 October and now have one room (for one or two pax) available.

⭐️Fully Escorted Small Group Tour - The Three Guiana's⭐️
USD$13,949 per person twin share (AUD$22,141pp based on the current exchange)
18 Oct to 06 November 2024
- 19 nights accommodation
- All transportation ex Panama City including internal flights
- All touring with local guides
- Fully escorted by a Contours Travel Tour Leader

📞 For more details get in touch on 1300 135 391 or email me at [email protected]

👉Thanks to its position as the gateway to South America for Australian travellers, Santiago is a city that many of our c...
06/08/2024

👉Thanks to its position as the gateway to South America for Australian travellers, Santiago is a city that many of our clients pass through on numerous occasions.

🧐Rather than staying in the downtown area on every city stopover – why not consider the surrounding areas just outside the city?

🍷 One of our favourite options is the beautiful Hotel Casa Real, which is located on the Santa Rita Estate, and was formerly the summerhouse of the winery’s founder.

🏡Following restoration, it was converted into a hotel in the mid-1990s. Its late 19th century classical style has been preserved, making it a historic monument and the only park of its kind in the country.

✨Hotel Casa Real offers 16 beautiful rooms, fine dining, salons, and outstanding service, in a setting of absolute privacy and exclusivity.


🤩Clients often ask whether it's worth visiting Iguazu Falls - and our answer is always YES!!!🦋Iguazu Falls is not just a...
01/08/2024

🤩Clients often ask whether it's worth visiting Iguazu Falls - and our answer is always YES!!!

🦋Iguazu Falls is not just about the waterfalls themselves - though these are absolutely extraordinary. It's also about the stunning subtropical rainforest which surrounds the cascades, home to diverse wildlife such as coatis, toucans, blue morpho butterflies and much more.

👀To see both sides of the falls (and each side offers unique perspectives) - you need two nights. Allow a full day for the Argentine side of the falls and a half day for the Brazilian side.

🦜Thrill seekers should not miss the Great Adventure boat safari which takes you right into the powerful spray of smaller cascades. And if you have time, a visit to the Bird Park in Foz do Iguassu is highly recommended.

⭐️Iguazu Falls is a wonderful place to splurge and treat youself - the Gran Melia Iguazu in Argentina and Belmond Das Cataratas in Brazil are located inside the National Parks and walking distance to the falls.

🧐 For help incorporating a trip to Iguazu into your South American holiday, give our team a call today, and discover this awe-inspiring natural wonder for yourself.

😕We know Latin America can be a daunting destination for travel agents – but it really doesn’t need to be! If you need h...
29/07/2024

😕We know Latin America can be a daunting destination for travel agents – but it really doesn’t need to be!

If you need help with a Latin America enquiry, give us a call. We can...
👉 Provide 3-way consultations with you and your client to answer any tricky questions!
⭐ Give you and your team face-to-face or online training on a specific destination or product
🏃‍♀️ Offer express quotes for urgent enquiries (or you simply forgot about a quote - hey, we've all been there!)
🌎 Pull together complex itineraries across multiple countries with ease - flights, car hire, trains, accommodation, transfers & touring. We can handle it all.

We know that Travel Advisors are busier than ever and we're here to help! Give us a call and speak to one of our friendly Latin America Travel Specialists - then leave the hard work to us.

❓Why make your life more complicated than it needs to be? Get in touch today.

🏔 There’s more to Peru than Machu Picchu! 🏔 Cuzco is the cultural capital of Peru – but there are plenty of dramatic nat...
25/07/2024

🏔 There’s more to Peru than Machu Picchu!

🏔 Cuzco is the cultural capital of Peru – but there are plenty of dramatic natural wonders to enjoy in the region as well.

🏔 The sparkling blue waters of the Humantay Lagoon set against the backdrop of the dramatic Andean Mountains is one of the most impressive.

🏔 Visiting the lagoon requires an early start from Cuzco and will take you up to 4,200m above sea level so we recommend spending some time in the region to acclimatise before attempting the trek.

🏔 For more ideas on how to spend your free time in and around Cuzco contact our team of Peruvian travel specialists today!

💚On Ines’ recent trip to Central America one of the absolute standouts in terms of accommodation was the beautiful Arena...
23/07/2024

💚On Ines’ recent trip to Central America one of the absolute standouts in terms of accommodation was the beautiful Arenas del Mar.

🏄‍♀️Set within an 11-acre private rainforest reserve located a few minutes from Costa Rica’s most popular national park, Arenas Del Mar Resort offers guests the very best location in all of Manuel Antonio, with direct access to two sandy beaches ideal for swimming and surfing.

🦥Expert local guides are on hand to help you spot the abundant wildlife on the property; agoutis, sloths, coatis, howler monkeys and white-faced capuchin monkeys are frequently spotted.

😎The hotel offers a fabulous selection of tours to Manuel Antonio or beyond; learn to surf or SUP; go zip-lining through the canopy; swim beneath waterfalls; ride horses through the rainforest or learn about Costa Rican culture during visits to the market and Los Campesinos Reserve.

Explora have long been pioneers when it comes to the art of exploration and their latest offering continues this traditi...
18/07/2024

Explora have long been pioneers when it comes to the art of exploration and their latest offering continues this tradition of discovery.

Parque Patagonia is one of Chile’s newest National Parks, created in 2018 after Tomkins Conservation donated the land to the Chilean government. While Torres del Paine receives a quarter of a million visitors every year, Parque Patagonia is in its infancy in terms of tourism.

With a privileged location, Explora Parque Patagonia offers you an intimate and private environment in this sector of Patagonia, where you will be able to disconnect and enjoy a truly immersive wilderness experience.

Explorations are carried out according to the different zones of Water and Forest, Pioneers, Andean and Patagonian Steppe, Fossils, Baker River and Patagonian Andean Ice. From scenic touring to biking, hiking and high mountain explorations, each offers an in-depth experience of this austral territory.

Explora Travel

🇪🇨 If you have travelled to Ecuador, then chances are you have sampled a delicious bizcocho!🇪🇨 These buttery biscuits ha...
17/07/2024

🇪🇨 If you have travelled to Ecuador, then chances are you have sampled a delicious bizcocho!

🇪🇨 These buttery biscuits have their origins in Spain, and were introduced to the Americas when the Spanish arrived in the 1500’s. They are made of a mix of wheat flour, yeast, sugar, butter and salt.

🇪🇨 One of the best places to sample these tasty treats is in the town of Cayambe, located en route between Quito and the Otavalo Valley. Bizcochos San Pedro is one of the most famous producers in Ecuador and makes thousands (yes, thousands) of bizcochos by hand every day.

🇪🇨 Ecuadorians like their bizcochos served with queso de hoja (cheese) and dulce de leche (caramel). And trust us, while it might sound like an unusual combination, it’s an absolute winner!!

🏆 Congratulations to  Hotels whose gorgeous property Tierra Atacama has been recognized as the  #1 Best Resort in South ...
15/07/2024

🏆 Congratulations to Hotels whose gorgeous property Tierra Atacama has been recognized as the #1 Best Resort in South America in the 'World’s Best' awards by the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine.

👏 The property located in the Atacama Desert also achieved the 19th place worldwide, while sister property Tierra Patagonia was distinguished in 4th place among the Best Resorts in South America.

🎉 A great result for the team at Tierra and well deserved!

⚽️The Copa America Final is taking place 5am AEST Monday morning. Argentina vs Colombia!⚽️The Argentinean team are known...
14/07/2024

⚽️The Copa America Final is taking place 5am AEST Monday morning. Argentina vs Colombia!

⚽️The Argentinean team are known as La Albiceleste (the Blue and White Sky) and are the reigning Copa America champions after having beaten their arch rivals Brazil in 2021.

⚽️As the top ranked team on the planet and current World Cup holders, Argentina and their aging talisman Lionel Messi have all the pressure on them, knowing that another Copa America win means they overtake Uruguay and become the most successful Copa America team in history

⚽️The Colombian national team are known as Los Cafeteros (the coffee growers) and are the underdogs looking to win their first Copa America in 23 years.

⚽️We wish all our Argentine & Colombian friends luck going into this exciting final! We’ll be setting our alarm clocks to catch the game live from here in Melbourne!

Not sure about street food? Well, we are here to tell you that some of the most delicious snacks and meals in Latin Amer...
11/07/2024

Not sure about street food? Well, we are here to tell you that some of the most delicious snacks and meals in Latin America are best sampled at street vendors. Just use your common sense - if there are long queues of locals lining up for a particular vendor, you can bet their food is fresh and delicious! And if in doubt - ask your guide! Here are some of our favourites.....

🇲🇽 Tacos – in Mexico you do not have to go far to come across crowds gathered around a corner waiting on a traditional snack of warm corn tortillas filled with meat topped with onions, coriander and a spicy sauce. Eaten a dozen is not uncommon.

🇧🇴 Salteñas – whilst the origins of Salteñas remain hotly contested (Bolivia vs Argentina), most agree that this delicious pastry full of hot and juicy stew is Bolivia’s most popular street food. Eating the Salteña is a skill in itself! To avoid getting scalded we suggest nibbling a small corner off and allowing the insides to cool before devouring the rest!

🇵🇪 Anticuchos de corazon – if you’ve never tried this delicious Peruvian snack of marinated and grilled beef heart you are missing out. Look for long queues at one of the many anticucheria street vendors who normally appear in plazas and parks around sundown!

And for the more health-conscious traveller…

🇧🇷 Acai – Brazilians swear by the Amazonian berry as a superfood. Teeming with antioxidants, fibre, calcium AND just happening to be delicious, many Brazilians will enjoy an Acai bowl with fresh fruits or granola for breakfast on the beach.

Welcome back to Carol & Graeme who recently spent 4 weeks just in beautiful Ecuador - a rare but welcome deep-dive into ...
10/07/2024

Welcome back to Carol & Graeme who recently spent 4 weeks just in beautiful Ecuador - a rare but welcome deep-dive into what this one incredibly diverse country has to offer!

"Just back from a fabulous 4-week holiday in Ecuador where, thanks to Heather’s comprehensive itinerary, we learnt that this country is much, much more than the Galápagos Islands.

We paddled jungle waterways in the Amazon basin, saw spectacular birdlife in the Andean cloud forests, got a shower or two from huge waterfalls, passed beneath massive, snow-capped peaks along the Avenue of Volcanoes and peered through the mist at glacial lakes in El Cajas National Park.

Thanks, Heather, for showing us that Ecuador is, indeed, a land of contrasts."

🤩Wow! Did you know that 4 out of the top 5 Ecotourism countries in the world are found in Latin America?👉Forbes Advisor ...
01/07/2024

🤩Wow! Did you know that 4 out of the top 5 Ecotourism countries in the world are found in Latin America?

👉Forbes Advisor scoring is based on factors such as the number of animal and plant species found in a country, the number of species per 10 km2, the percentage of the country’s landmass that is protected, and the number of UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites it has.

🇧🇷 Topping out the list at #1 is , with over 43,000 various animal and plant species, and around 30% of its landmass currently protected.

🇲🇽 is #2 on the list with an impressive 8 UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites and 29,000 animal and plant species.

🇪🇨 Tiny takes out 4th place with about 23% of its landmass protected. It has 3,000 different animal and plant species and two UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites including the famous Galapagos Islands.

🇨🇷 At 5th place is ecotourism powerhouse Costa Rica with a whopping 27% of its tiny landmass protected. Despite its size, boasts the highest density of species of any of the top 5 countries, with approximately 3 species of animals and plants per 10km2.

🥰And in case you were wondering – at #3 and the only country outside the Americas to feature is our very own Australia.

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