{"id":240588,"date":"2026-01-20T17:14:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/?p=240588"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:14:44","slug":"from-the-new-york-times-to-the-bbc-latin-america-leads-2026-travel-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/from-the-new-york-times-to-the-bbc-latin-america-leads-2026-travel-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"From The New York Times to the BBC: Latin America Leads 2026 Travel Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the beginning of each year, major international media outlets and travel platforms publish their forecasts for destinations set to shape the months ahead. For 2026, Latin America once again occupies a central place in these rankings. Titles such as The New York Times<\/a><\/em> and BBC<\/a> Travel highlight the region in their annual selections, often citing Mexico<\/strong>, Costa Rica<\/strong>, the Dominican Republic<\/strong>, and Chile<\/strong>, through a variety of cities and territories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the well-known names, these lists reflect a deeper trend: destinations that expand offerings, relieve pressure on traditional hotspots, and propose new ways to explore the continent are gaining visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Costa Rica<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>: Osa and Expanding Nature Offerings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Costa Rica <\/strong>stands out for its ability to go beyond its busiest routes. The Osa Peninsula<\/strong> emerges as an alternative to the more crowded Pacific coast, combining wide beaches and protected areas where biodiversity remains dominant. Corcovado National Park<\/strong> continues to attract travelers interested in wildlife observation and low-density hiking, while the waters around Ca\u00f1o Island<\/strong> strengthen the region\u2019s appeal for snorkeling and diving, thanks to their reefs and marine richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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