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Family Holidays in South America

A brief overview of what South America has to offer for families and groups...

Brazil beach
Iguassu Falls
Whale spotting - Peninsula Valdes

Being such a large and diverse continent makes South America a fantastic destination for family holidays. Whether it’s the wilderness of Patagonia, the mysteries of the Inca Empire or the white beaches of Brazil and Colombia, a family holiday here is a real adventure. With incredible natural wonders, exotic wildlife and vibrant culture in every corner of the continent, there really is something to keep every member of the family happy!

For more inspiration, please have a look at the individual family holiday pages for each country and the links to our where to go and what to do sections. If you’re thinking about visiting more than one country on your trip, it might be worth taking a look at our country combinations page for some ideas on how you can combine different areas in one itinerary…

Our Top Five Family Holidays Hotels in Argentina:

  1. Belmond Hotel das Cataratas - Falls view

    Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

    Owned and managed by the superb Belmond chain, Hotel das Cataratas is the only alternative to the Melia Hotel that has views to the falls themselves. Being on the Brazilian side means that, arguably, the views themselves are even better than from the Argentine side and so, it is logical, that the... More...

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  2. La Cantera - Location

    La Cantera Lodge

    On the whole, this hotel provides is a good compromise between price and location. La Cantera will appeal to clients looking to keep costs down but stay somewhere more interesting than in town. This is a good recommendation if your budget doesn’t stretch their budget to at nearby Loi Suites or... More...

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  3. Finca Valentina - External View

    Finca Valentina

    Our pick of the properties outside of Salta, Finca Valentina provides the perfect mix of being able to explore the city and still come away and relax in peaceful surroundings. With horse riding, cooking classes, mountain biking and trips to explore the local ruta del vino all readily available,... More...

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  4. Faro Punta Delgada - Wildlife

    Faro Punta Delgada

    The largest of the three estancias based on the Peninsular Valdes, the Faro Punta Delgada, an ex lighthouse base and training ground for the army, still works, more or less as a sheep farm. The restaurant itself is fairly large and has good views out across the plains. Moreover, due to their... More...

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  5. CasaSur Palermo - Swimming Pool

    CasaSur Palermo

    One of the larger hotels in Palermo, CasaSur is a great choice for those wanting to be in trendy Palermo Hollywood while having access to plenty of facilities. In an area of the city where most of the hotels are small and boutique, CasaSur Palermo stands out for its modern design, spacious rooms... More...

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