The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) is highlighting trends for travel growth throughout 2019, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru
The Iberá National Park, Argentina
The Iberá National Park has been created adding395,000 acres to the neighbouring 1.3 million acres of the Iberá Provincial Park.
Located in the second largest wetland worldwide, the new protected space hopes to drive ecotourism to the area and it is expected that in 10 years, Iberá Park will receive over 100,000 visitors annually.
Jericoacoara, Brazil
Jericoacoara, on the north coast of Brazil, is expected to see a spike in visitors thanks to the increase in domestic flight routes operating out of the recently opened Comandante Ariston Pessoa airport.
Del Bianco Travel Experience feels the relative isolation, year-round warm climate and constant sea breeze will make Jeri a must-visit escape destination for travellers.
One Ocean Expeditions
One Ocean Expeditions has recently announced the chartering of a pioneering new international flight route from Santiago, Chile, to Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, for an easy access route to Antarctica.
The new route hopes to provide a saving in the costs and transit times that are usually incurred from passing through various international airports on the way to the polar region. Air Europa
Air Europa recently announced the launch of a Madrid - Puerto Iguazu route commencing June 2019.
The route will be operated twice a week and becomes the first international service to grant easy access to the spectacular Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall system.
Air Europa has also announced a new route to Panama's Tocumen International Airport from Madrid Barajas, beginning in June 2019.
Patagonia
Jacada Travel
The 250th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Von Humboldt, 18th century explorer famed for placing Chile (and much of South America on the map), has seen the Tomkins Conservation
Foundation create a new protected 1,740 mile long hiking trail through his old haunts in Patagonia, connecting 17 national parks.
Pura Aventura
Pura Aventura has launched a new self-drive 'Ruta Uncovered' itinerary covering the best of this development including a stop in the Torres del Paine, which will celebrate its 60th anniversary as a national park.
Guyana
Guyana offers an untouched wilderness and new lodges such as Waikin Ranch in the Rapununi District are set to support the adventure traveller.
Panama and Havana
Panama and Havana will be celebrating the 500th anniversary since their founding, with celebrations and activities in two of Latin America's already liveliest cities.
Argentina and Chile
Argentina and Chile are located on a narrow band from which the total solar eclipse on 2 July will be visible.
Avianca
Avianca is 'the Americas' oldest airline' and the oldest in the world with uninterrupted operations.
The airline will celebrate its first century with activities and campaigns until 5 December 2019