Latin America & Antarctica

Where to Go Diving in Central & South America

There is so much to explore on a diving holiday in Central & South America. From the world famous blue hole in Belize, to the seals of the Galapagos, all the way over to Cocos Island far off Costa Rica, there are many unique places to visit. Here are our top picks:

Where to go in Latin America & Antarctica

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Latin America & Antarctica > Ecuador & the Galapagos

Ecuador & the Galapagos

Home to a rich variety of wildlife, both above and below the waves, some of which are found nowhere else in the world.

Latin America & Antarctica > Costa Rica

Costa Rica

A picture perfect and pocket-sized country with two beautiful coastlines separated by a spine of extremely active volcanoes.

Latin America & Antarctica > Mexico

Mexico

Two different coastlines, two totally different types of diving, both offering something very special.

Latin America & Antarctica > Belize

Belize

Explore the second largest barrier reef in the world, along a 174-mile long coastline.

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Luxury Hotels in Latin America & Antarctica

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Latin America & Antarctica > Costa Rica > Peninsula Papagayo

Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo

The Four Seasons Papagayo is located on the Pacific coast of north-west Costa Rica – a scenic region of dry tropical forest, volcanic peaks...

Latin America & Antarctica > Mexico > Socorro Island

Nautilus Belle Amie

The Nautilus Belle Amie is one of the best luxury liveaboards plying the Pacific waters off Mexico, in two of the world’s great dive destinations...

Latin America & Antarctica > Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula

Viceroy Riviera Maya

The Viceroy Riviera Maya is a luxury beachside resort located just outside Playa del Carmen on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.

Latin America & Antarctica > Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula

Hotel Esencia

Once the retreat of an eccentric Italian Duchess, Hotel Esencia is a chic beachside hotel on Mexico’s Yucatán coast, and still retains that...

Latin America & Antarctica > Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula

Maroma Resort and Spa

Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa is a tranquil beachside resort located in the middle of a nature reserve on the Yucatán peninsula.

Latin America & Antarctica > Mexico > Baja California

Posada de las Flores

Posada de las Flores is located in Punta Chivato, surrounded by acres of their own land which overlooks the sea.

Latin America & Antarctica > Ecuador & the Galapagos > Galapagos Archipelago

Galapagos Sky

The Galapagos Sky liveaboard, formerly Sky Dancer, has eight comfortable staterooms, each with twin beds, which can be joined together, a private...

Latin America & Antarctica > Belize > The Belizean Coast

Turtle Inn

The place to stay in Placencia is Turtle Inn. This hotel sits on a narrow spit with the ocean on one side and a lagoon, home to 'sea cows' on...

Latin America & Antarctica > Belize > The Cayes

Matachica

Matachica Beach Resort is just a stone’s throw away from Belize’s Great Barrier Reef, and is backed by tropical rainforest.

Latin America & Antarctica > Belize > The Cayes

Victoria House

Victoria House in Belize is a plantation style villa located on the Ambergis Caye, just minutes from the Belize Barrier Reef and a boat ride...

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