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Best destinations for hidden gems in Latin America

5 of the 6 destinations we track in Latin America score highly for hidden gems, ranked here from strongest to weakest.

Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.

Ranked for hidden gems in Latin America

  1. #1

    Colombia

    Colombia

    hidden gems score: 10/10

    USD 70–120 / person / day

    Best December to March

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  2. #2

    Brazil

    Brazil

    hidden gems score: 10/10

    USD 120–200 / person / day

    Best August to November

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  3. #3

    Peru

    Peru

    hidden gems score: 10/10

    USD 150–250 / person / day

    Best April to October

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  4. #4

    Costa Rica

    Costa Rica

    hidden gems score: 10/10

    USD 130–280 / person / day

    Best December to April

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  5. #5

    Argentina

    Argentina

    hidden gems score: 9/10

    USD 100–180 / person / day

    Best October to December

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Common questions

Which destinations are best for hidden gems in Latin America?
5 of the 6 destinations we track in Latin America score highly for hidden gems, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
What is the cheapest hidden gems option in Latin America?
Colombia carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 70–120 per person for a typical trip.
When is the best time to go in Latin America?
For Colombia our season model points to December to March.

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