Latin America is famed for its plethora of wild and remote landscapes. From the lunar rock formations of Chile’s Atacama Desert to the ice-clad peaks of Tierra del Fuego’s deepest southern reaches, travellers in search of a humbling encounter with Mother Nature are never disappointed with a trip to this diverse and vibrant region.

Luckily, for those of us who want to experience all the wilderness has to offer without roughing it with the backpackers, Latin America is also home to some truly extraordinary luxury lodges – making even the most remote corners of the earth accessible for the discerning traveller.

Humboldt Travel specialises in luxury travel to Latin America and beyond.  Here are our favourite places to experience the Latin American wilderness in ultimate style:

Lapa Rios, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Nowhere does exceptional, hassle-free wildlife experiences quite like Costa Rica. This diminutive country is one of the planet’s most biodiverse with an incredible range of luxury escapes to boot. Rated the ‘Best Eco-Lodge Resort in Costa Rica’ by Forbes magazine and the Michelin guide in 2025, Lapa Rios Eco-Lodge is the perfect luxury getaway for wildlife lovers who seek the seclusion of pristine forests for intimate encounters with wildlife.

Boasting striking ocean views from within a private 1000-acre rainforest reserve, each of Lapa Rios’ individual bungalows is embraced by the lush vegetation of Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula. Guided by the property’s team of experts, guests can enjoy bespoke explorations of the park in search of sloths, howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, snakes, caimans and thousands of species of birds and insects. Whether you choose to spot dolphins frolicking in the bay from the…

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