Easter escapes to Latin America

Move over Easter bunnies, Cadburys cream eggs and hot-cross buns – Journey Latin America offers a whole host of much more inspiring options for your Easter holidays. From the jungles of Belize and colourful festivals of Guatemala, to Patagonian lakes in Argentina and the iconic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru.

1. Coast to Coast (BRAZIL TO PERU) – travel from Rio to Lima in 3 weeks and see many of Latin America’s “must sees” all in one tour. Look down on Rio from Corcovado mountain; get soaked in the spray at the Iguassú Falls; see quirky Asunción and exotic La Paz; end with iconic Lake Titicaca, Cusco and Machu Picchu. Departs 15 March. 17 nights from £1648 pp + flights.

2. Fiesta fever (GUATEMALA) - with clouds of incense and colourful processions over streets carpeted in flowers, there’s no beating Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala. See it for yourself, with a week at the lovely Villa Colonial in Antigua and 3 nights at the boutique Casa Palopó on Lake Atitlán, with a visit to the vibrant Chichicastenango market. 9 nights from £607 pp + flights.

3. Island style (CHILE) – discovered on Easter Sunday in 1722, Easter Island is one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands. See the famous ancient moais in style, with 5 days of outdoor activities at the luxurious new Explora en Rapa Nui hotel and 3 days in Santiago, with time to visit the Colchagua Valley wine route nearby. 7 nights from £2377 per person + flights.

4. Chocs Away (ARGENTINA) - learn to dance the tango in Buenos Aires; relax at a luxury lakeside lodge in Bariloche, Argentina’s chocolate capital; then work it all off on our new “Amazing Lakes” active trip with hiking, biking and kayaking. 10 nights from £948 pp + flights.

5. Pure Maya Gold (BELIZE) – explore the less-visited south of Belize for jungle, wildlife and visits to organic cocoa farms - suppliers for Green & Blacks’ “Maya Gold”. Then, wind down on the Caribbean at Francis Ford Coppola’s stylish “Turtle Inn”. 8 nights from £1179 pp + flights.

6. Andean adventures (ECUADOR) F – spend a few days in colonial Quito and take the “Chiva train” ride down the stunning Avenue of Volcanoes. Then, stay at the family-friendly Arashá Rainforest Resort, with self-guide trails through the forest, Spa, kids club and fun activities including chocolate-making workshops. 10 nights from £3478 + flights for a family of 4 (2 rooms).

7. Venezuela venture (VENEZUELA) F – a great highlights trip of Venezuela; with gentle horse riding in the Andes near Mérida; wetland wildlife, piranha fishing and cowboys in the Llanos; and time relaxing on an organic cocoa farm near the country’s finest beaches, on the Paría Peninsula. 10 nights from £3815 + flights for 2 adults and 1 child (under 7) sharing a family room.

8. Land of the Incas (PERU) F – experience one of Peru’s most traditional festivals, the Señor de los Temblores (Lord of the Tremors) in Cuzco; stay in a private villa in the Sacred Valley of the Incas; then take the train to Machu Picchu and stay at the Inkaterra Pueblo hotel, surrounded by cloud forest and hummingbirds. 10 nights from £5892 + flights for a family of 4 (2 rooms).

NOTE: All prices are quoted in £GBP and are per person based on double occupancy (unless stated). Prices include all accommodation, some meals, internal flights where necessary, land transport and excursions. International flights are extra – prices can be provided if required.

F: holidays specially designed for Families.

For more information, visit Journeylatinamerica.co.uk.