Most beautiful beaches in South America 2024

Top Beach Destinations in Latin America

Cancún, Caribbean paradise

Turquoise waters, refreshing white sand, and a pleasant climate is what distinguishes this first spot. Its beauty is responsible for the large number of tourists that converge on this site year after year to have a good time with their family and friends and enjoy all the activities it offers.

Something that identifies the Cancún coastline is its infinite variety of marine life, which diving and snorkeling lovers very well know how to appreciate. Entertainment, sports, ecotourism, gastronomy, luxury, and history surround this destination that one must consider when traveling.

This Mexican city is a natural spa full of unparalleled beauty, which transmits tranquility to vacationers, and relieves them of fatigue caused by stress. The perfect spot to stay is our Avani Cancun Airport. During the day we can fully enjoy its majestic beaches. At night, we have the option of having fun at pleasant parties that invite us to live unforgettable experiences.

For those who are delighted with drinks and gastronomy, in Cancun you will find restaurants where you will savor both regional traditional dishes, as well as the most exquisite international meals. These reasons make Cancun one of the most beautiful beaches in South America to visit.

Mérida, gastronomy and culture of the peninsula

Mérida is a tourist destination highly sought after by vacationers and people who are close to the place. The NH Collection Mérida Paseo Montejo is close to attractive white sand beaches that can be explored while enjoying the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The pink flamingos will be in charge of teaching you how nature takes care of this important species.

Here you can ride boats, fish, practice camping, sports and even horseback riding. One of its beaches is a fishing port, this place is considered as the epicenter of the meteorite impact that killed the dinosaurs millions of years ago.

The culture of the Yucatán peninsula is rich in traditions, artistic expressions and festivals. A wide variety of cultural events, activities and museums are present, which reflect not only the customs of the place, but also its modernity.

The food is another of the strength features that we have to highlight. Its gastronomy is wide and you will enjoy dishes such as: The cochinita pibil, the panuchos and salbutes, the relleno negro, the pop chuc, among others; your taste surely will be indulged. Within the the Latin America best beaches, Mérida emerges as one of the first to take into account.

Havana, a city frozen in time

For many travelers, Havana turns out to be a powerful magnet due to its exuberant beaches that are decorated with large palm trees. Escaping to this Caribbean island and staying a few days in NH Capri La Habana or NH Collection Victoria La Habana to experience adventure, relaxation, tradition and culture that come together perfectly.

Something amazing that happens on the island is that as soon as you set foot on it, it seems as if time has stopped. The picturesque facades of Old Havana take us back to the 70s, a time of great historical importance for this location.

Spending a good day on the beaches of Havana is something that doesn’t have to be planned much. Lying on the white sand, swimming in its crystal clear waters, diving and looking at the animals in its waters are some activities that are very comforting in themselves. The places marine fauna offers a spectacle of a thousand colors fish that can be observed in some of the crystal clear waters, present in this earthly paradise.

Port-Au-Prince, The Haitian Jewel

The town of Port-au-Prince and specifically the NH Haiti El Rancho hotel has long been the place of choice for tourists traveling to the Caribbean and staying at. Reputation precedes it, since it has large spas with turquoise blue waters, which are a charm impossible to forget.

In this destination you can make boat trips, and have fun in the most crystalline sandbanks on the planet. In addition, there are shallow bays similar to natural pools, where children can safely bathe.

Diving lovers can enjoy beaches that are protected by coral reefs; which makes a wonderful underwater world converge within it. The atmosphere that surrounds is calm, so resting and relaxing will be a matter of no time.

As for the restaurants in Port-au-Prince, they offer their visitors a marine gastronomy of the highest quality. If you haven't tried fresh fish and shellfish accompanied by the lemon sauce called "pikliz", this is your chance.

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Barranquilla, Colombia's Golden Gate

In Barranquilla we can find calm, clean and welcoming beaches. Like many of the Caribbean beaches, they are surrounded by exuberant palm trees, which invite you to enjoy the waters of the sea. The average temperature of this destination is 27.4 degrees Celsius, making the NH Collection Barranquilla Smartsuites Royal the perfect place for those looking to recreate under the sun in a pleasant environment.

Each beach is an exclusive and natural space, embellished with an enchanting landscape, where we can spend a wonderful day. The white and golden sand, and the crystal clear blue waters are other peculiar characteristics of the area. As for the options to have fun and relax, we have to choose between swimming, practicing water sports (surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, among others), playing volleyball, soccer, taking boat trips, enjoying beautiful sunsets.

The gastronomic delights of Barranquilla are also at our disposal, among which are: Fried fish, Arepitas with egg, shrimp sauce and rice with coconut. The tropical drinks and cocktails served are a delight. Your taste will be one of the most entertained senses during your in one of the most beautiful beaches in South America.

Cartagena, world heritage

This is one of our favorite locations. The history behind Cartagena de Indias made this city declared in 1984 Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With such a title we can already calculate how we can spend time at the NH Cartagena Urban Royal. Take walks and visit places like the castle of San Felipe, the Plaza de la Aduana, the Gold Museum, the Palace of the Inquisition, among others. All are part of the attractions offered by the area.

In addition to colonial sites, Cartagena has the most beautiful beaches that can be found in the Caribbean. Some are sandy and warm waters, and are full of the calm that we need to get away and relax from the hustle and bustle of the cities. In some others, there is more movement; especially if we want more action during the day. Joy, fun, beach sports, and fresh fishing are the introduction that serves to attract tourists, who are not disappointed with their stay.

In addition, Cartagena has high-quality gastronomic offers so that we can taste the most exquisite dishes of Colombian and international food.

Mar del Plata, the Pearl of the Atlantic

It is not in vain that Mar del Plata is cataloged as "the pearl of the Atlantic". Its majestic beaches, the amazing cliffs, the large bays and its dense forests, without a doubt, deserve the title that highlights the leading role that this location has on the Argentine coast.

It is a unique and unparalleled beach destination in Latin America, characterized by encompassing all reliefs and natural wonders. It has: Coasts, lagoons, mountains, streams, undulating fields, parks, farms, groves and quarries. They are all part of the landscapes that we will see in the city.

The 47 kilometers of coastline that this site covers, have various alternatives that please all tastes and needs. Among the options are the wide and family-style beaches, those frequented by surfers, the central beaches are crowded by many people, the naturist beaches and surrounded by forests. Also the small ones located near the cliffs, among many others.

In addition to the aquatic activities that can be practiced in these places, we can also delight ourselves with beautiful marine views, succulent dishes, dance the night away, and live exciting experiences with musical shows.

Iquique, sea and dunes in Chile

Traveling to Chilean lands in search of fun means having the beaches of Iquique and the NH Iquique as a first alternative. These have a pleasant desert-coastal climate, which makes us feel very comfortable throughout the day.

Several of the beaches make up kilometers of coastlines, which are characterized by being urbanized, and by having theme parks and plazas. In this location we can practice like: Skate, longboard, bodyboard, surf and many others. The beach located in the center of the city has a bike path, through which we can take long walks and get to know every corner of it.

Adrenaline lovers find in Iquique an extreme place. The paragliding flights that take place from the Alto Hospicio, and in which you land on one of the beaches in the area, are part of the adventure. Cerro Dragón, which is a huge dune several kilometers long, also serves as a clearing strip for those paragliders who decide to jump into the void.

The gastronomy of the region is multicultural. In it, products from the sea are mixed with culinary customs brought from the East, to offer us a varied menu of flavours, textures and colours. Iquique is by far one of the most beautiful beaches in South America.

Antofagasta, the Atacama Desert and Coppers Capital

This gem of northern Chile and the NH Antofagasta are the space where white sand beaches and warm waters conspire with the natural landscape: the Atacama Desert; that will make us spend an experience like no other.

Many of its South American best beaches are popular due to the pleasant climate they offer, and for their calm waters that invite you to spend hours of relaxation; and to forget any type of preoccupation. In addition, Antofagasta has food services very close to them, to provide greater comfort to their visitors.

Sports and recreational activities are common in Antofagasta, but, in addition, we can delight ourselves admiring the richness of its animal and wild world. The people of the area are hospitable, friendly and caring, just what we need to enjoy our trips.

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Most beautiful beaches in South America 2024

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