Central & South America

Dust off your passport—Urban List Vacays has arrived. 

Believed to be two days in which the passageway between the living world and the spirit world is open, Día de los Muertos is all about honouring and celebrating loved ones—and appreciating life while still on the living side of the passageway. While remembering loved ones is bittersweet, the celebrations across November 2-3 are an opportunity every year to remain connected to the spirits of beloved family members. 

Are you on the hunt for your next under-the-radar destination? Look no further because beautiful Buenos Aires has you covered.

If Caye Caulker in Belize isn’t on your bucket list yet then I’m guessing you just haven’t heard enough about it. With crystal clear waters, the second biggest barrier reef in the world, more water activities than you can poke a stick at—we’re talking kayaking, SUPing, snorkelling, diving, windsurfing, kiteboarding, spearfishing and more—seafood galore and a seemingly never-ending supply of rum punch, it’s no wonder Caye Caulker is a popular destination on the gringo trail.  

If you’re currently in a state of negative annual leave stop reading now. But, if you have leave to burn or just like to live life on the edge—welcome to Aruba. 

Picture this: you’re sitting in a luxury train compartment, travelling through fields of blue agave and sipping all-you-can-drink tequila.

A city once made famous by Pablo Escobar and considered one of the most dangerous in the world, Medellin is now one of the must-see travel destinations of 2019. Spend a little bit of time here and you’ll quickly realise there’s so much more to this mountain paradise than what your Narcos binge taught you.

Can't decide whether to spend your hard-earned dollars on glamping or yachting your way around the world? Well, soon there'll be no need to thanks to the new rooftop glamping on top of a yacht which will be cruising around the Galapagos Islands as of May 2019.

If you think you know about every crazy, wild, out of the world staycation there is to offer, well, think again. You can now check ‘glamped on the world’s largest salt flat' off your bucket list, or you will be able to as of February next year thanks to Kachi Lodge.

Life changing is an understatement.

Tacos, tick. Warm weather, tick. Stunning beaches, tickety tick. Have I sold you on Mexico yet? Thought so. Now when it comes to Mexico accommodation, there are a few ways you can go. Most Americans head straight for gated super resorts like El Cozumeleño or Riu Palace Riviera, but if you’re looking to skip feeling like a tourist, try these epic designer hotels instead.

Hands up who loves (read: desperately needs) a holiday? Hands up who needs a cheap holiday? That’s what we thought. Well, folks, we’ve got some freakin’ huge news for then: Flight Centre’s infamous travel expo is heading to town this weekend only, and you can grab a seriously impressive discount on your trip.

Packed with flamingos, yellow towns and hidden cenotes

If this country isn’t already on your travel radar, put it on there now. Chilé stretches from the middle of South America down the very bottom, resulting in a wide variety of landscape, scenery and activities. Not to mention Chiléans are some of the friendliest people on earth, their wine region is exceptional and their craft brewing scene is very much worth a look in. Here are a bunch of reasons to visit Chilé.

The capital of Chile boasts some of the best food, wine and art you’ll come across. So pack your bags for 48 hours in Santiago.

If Mexico is high on your bucket list, then Tulum should be a non-negotiable stop on your Mexican meanderings.

Crack open your diary and make room for one of these epic trips in 2018

Holidays are often seen as a luxury. And we get it, we really do—those things are expensive. But, here at The Urban List we are super thrifty, and we’ve managed to hack our way to two international holidays a year…without sacrificing UberEats and plenty of vino along the way.

Believe it or not, South America is one continent you actually can do on a budget.

The southern-most region of South America, Patagonia is shared by Argentina and Chile and is the perfect spot to visit for adventuring in the great outdoors. From glaciers, mountains and lakes to whales, penguins and fossilised dinosaurs—there’s something to suit all interests!

It’s quite likely that when you hear the word Medellin the first thing that comes to mind is that season of Entourage and how you need to finish watching season two of Narcos. And while the history might be pretty interesting, it turns out Medellin in Colombia has a lot more to offer than Pablo Escobar.

Mexico City has been high on the ‘must visit’ lists of many travel authorities in recent years. Why? Because it’s fabulous.