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Colorful, candid and everything in-between. South America beats to the rhythm of an infectious, eternal drum.

It is the sequined heat of Carnival and a cool breeze blowing across the Andes, a fiery Argentine tango and the soft silence of an Ecuadorian cloud forest. You taste it in the crackle of slow-cooked barbecue and the tang of a good pisco sour. About the only thing the continent lacks is monotony. From the rocky slopes of Galapagos to the dawn-lit ruins of Machu Picchu , South America is effervescent with sights, sounds and salsa. Now, pass the empanadas and let's talk adventure. 

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Trek the Inca Trail and visit Machu Picchu

Walk the ancient pathway of the Incas and ascend to Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City in the Clouds. You’ll explore this UNESCO site with a Local Specialist, who will reveal the mysteries of the great Incan civilisation. See the iconic Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, and a centuries-old sundial.

Enjoy the views of Iguazu Falls

Stretching across Argentina and Brazil, the Iguazu Falls are a monumental feat of nature. It’s the largest waterfall system in the world, and we’ll take you on an eco-train through the rainforest and along the catwalks to see the thundering waters. We’ll also show you the crown jewel of Iguazu, the mighty Devil’s Throat.

Climb Corcovado & admire Rio de Janeiro beneath you

Rising from the Tijuca Forest, Corcovado is a towering peak, visible from all over Rio de Janeiro. We’ll climb aboard a cogwheel train and make the journey to the summit, where you’ll find the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Marvel at this 38-meter sculpture and soak up the spectacular views of the city.

Take in the epic views in Patagonia

Our South America trips take you to the ends of the earth to Patagonia, a magnificent wilderness spanning Argentina and Chile. You’ll discover turquoise lakes, colossal glaciers, incredible wildlife and the rugged Andes mountains. Our Local Specialists will guide you through fjords and icefields, and introduce you to the ancient history and culture of Patagonia.

Discover the wildlife in Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands is one of the best places to travel in South America, with some of the world’s best wildlife viewing and scores of species found nowhere else on earth. We’ll go in search of the endemic wildlife that inspired Charles Darwin, including penguins, fur seals and the giant Galapagos tortoise.

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We’ll show you where to travel in South America, from the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu to the beautiful glacial wilderness of Patagonia.

Museum of Tomorrow

Set in a massive futuristic building, the Museum of Tomorrow reveals a glimpse of life in the future. The museum combines science with art, and displays digital ideas rather than objects and artefacts. Discover exhibitions on the Cosmos, Earth and Tomorrow, with interactive experiments and new initiatives for a sustainable world.

The Museo Inka is one of the world’s best museums on the Inca Empire. It’s filled with ancient mummies, crockery, jewellery, textiles, models, goldwork and the world’s largest collection of queros (ceremonial wooden drinking vessels). You can easily spend a few hours immersing yourself in the extraordinary world of the Incas.

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Originally built in Paris, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes was moved to Buenos Aires in the early 1900s. Housed in a beautiful building, the museum holds the largest collection of art in Latin America and an excellent collection of European art, spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

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Our tours of South America take you to all the best museums across the continent, from the vivid history of the Incas, to a fascinating look into the future. 

Empanadas are one of the most-loved South American dishes. Their name means ‘enbreaded’, or wrapped in bread, and they’re made by folding dough over a stuffing of meat, cheese or vegetables. They can be baked or fried, and you’ll find these tasty treats on streets all over the continent.

The Brazilians have been making moqueca for the past 300 years, and it’s the quintessential dish of Afro-Brazilian culture. Originally from Bahia, the dish is made from fresh fish mixed with coconut milk, tomatoes, garlic, onions, lime and coriander. Our Local Specialists will show you their favorite places to taste this delicious stew.

Traditional Asado

An asado is a traditional Argentine barbecue and a beloved part of the country’s culture. You’ll find a variety of meat such as beef, chicken, pork and chorizo, grilled on a parrilla (open fire). Served with red wine and salads, you can find asados on street corners across the country.

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The best South American vacations soak up the superb cuisine of the region, and we’ll show you all the top places to taste traditional Latin dishes.

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All climate clothing

When you tour Latin America, you’ll need clothing to cover a range of climates, from the icy fjords of Patagonia, to the dripping jungles of Brazil.

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You’ll encounter a variety of terrains in South America, and you’ll need to pack shoes that can take you from hiking the Inca Trail to dancing the tango in Buenos Aires. 

South America is filled with some of the world’s most astonishing scenery, so be sure to bring a camera to capture all the magical moments. 

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You’re bound to be struck by inspiration as you encounter the landscapes and people of South America. A journal is a great way to record your memories to share with friends back home. 

You’ll cover some epic distances when you travel Latin America, and a pair of headphones will provide some entertainment as you gaze out at the passing vistas.

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Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.

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South America is the continent for history and nature lovers, for the culturally curious, for gourmets, or anyone looking for a great tour. Its stunning geography and intriguing history allow for a range of immersive experiences. Who won’t be overawed by the incredible salt flats at  Uyuni  in  Bolivia ? Or by the raucous rainforests of the Amazon in  Brazil , or the chilly glaciers and peaks of  Argentina ’s Patagonia? There are exuberant cities that salsa and tango late into the night, and capitals like  Peru ’s Lima and  Ecuador ’s Quito, that exude classic historic charm. In contrast, you will find rejuvenating calm at seaside retreats or at the centuries-old estancias of  Uruguay .

With so much to see and do, your wish-list can go out of hand. It may be difficult to figure out how to make the best of your vacation time or what is the best time to visit South America , especially when you’re looking at a continent this size. Why not leave the time-consuming planning to the experts at Enchanting Travels? You only need to make a few choices. Whether you want to start high up in the Andes of Chile , lower down in the Amazon Basin, on a Caribbean beach in Colombia , or in the stunning Galapagos Islands . Then sit back and relax, and let our super-attentive team see your trip through, from start to finish.

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Brazil: Treasures of the Amazon

If you want to truly experience the best of what the fabulous Amazon region has to offer, this is the tour for you. Enjoy canoe rides and guided hikes around the Mamiraua Reserve to spot wildlife such as howler monkeys and uakaris. Go on an excursion to look for river dolphins and caimans at Mamiraua…

Brazil: Pantanal & Amazon

This is the perfect tour for nature and wildlife enthusiasts who want to experience the rich biodiversity of the world’s largest rainforest and the world’s largest wetland. Explore the assorted charms of Rio de Janeiro before heading into the Pantanal region. Enjoy guided hikes, and horseback and canoe rides around the wetlands to learn about…

Peru: Lima, Rainforest and Machu Picchu

Delve into the natural beauty, culture and history of Peru over the course of 11 memorable days. Savor the culinary delights of Lima after a day of exploring its colonial architecture. You might find yourself taking plenty of pictures as you admire the scenic landscapes and wildlife around Puerto Maldonado. Round off your Peruvian vacation…

Brazil: Amazonas, Iguazu and Bahia

Discover untamed nature, wildlife and authentic local culture on this 15-day luxury Brazil vacation. Travel straight from one stunning highlight to another – from the buzzing beaches of Rio to the thundering Iguazu Falls, and the Amazon rainforest. Afterward, spend days exploring the vibrant Bahia region with its rich culture, colonial heritage and delicious Afro-Brazilian…

Peru: Traditions of the Sacred Valley

Go off the beaten track at Peru’s Urubamba Valley, or the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and discover a unique cultural landscape and communities. Explore historic villages such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Lamay, and visit Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lake Titilaka in Puno.

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Soak in the raw beauty of Peru on this 15-day tour that allows you to experience this stunning country aboard two iconic trains – Belmond Hiram Bingham and Belmond Andean Explorer. Start your exploration in the capital city of Lima, before chugging along past the Peruvian Andes to Cusco on the Andean Explorer. Marvel at…

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The romance and rhythm of an Argentina tour can take so many joyful forms. A speedboat ride under the thundering Iguazu Falls, results in a thrilling dousing from the cascading waters.

A holiday in Bolivia, high up in the Andes, will surely rank as one of the most enriching travel experiences you have ever had.

Almost every holiday in Brazil begins in the capital Rio de Janeiro. Go the tourist way, stopping at all the famous sites from Copacabana beach to the statue of Christ the Redeemer.

The adulation will start even before your holiday does, before the plane you’re on lands in Chile. Flying into this Andean country, views of snowy volcanic peaks and a jag.ged coastline will up the ante of expectations

Wherever your Colombia tour takes you, music and dance will accompany the journey. Colombia’s varied dance and music heritage blends indigenous, African, Cuban, Caribbean, and European influences, and is an integral part of every region from the high Andes to Caribbean beaches.

Machu Picchu is surely the high-point of a Peru holiday, and with good reason. It is as magnificent as the legends and mysteries that surround it.

Ecuador is small in size, but big on authentic travel experiences. In the Mindo Cloud Forest, Howler monkeys bark in the distance, while a colorful toucan sits on a branch overhead.

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A holiday in Uruguay is about indulgences. A glass of fine wine tastes that much better when sampled in the rolling countryside where it was produced.

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Imposing glaciers, vast deserts, endless salt flats, and the roaring Iguazu Falls – South America has it all. Get your lowdown on where to go and the top things to do in South America.

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Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in South America. Below you will find 93 of the best tour operators and travel agencies in South America offering in total 1646 tours and holidays through-out South America. Combined they have received 2106 customer reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The top tour activities offered in South America are: Adventure and sport, Wildlife, landscapes and nature & Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history.

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Quark Expeditions

• Address 3131 Elliot Avenue, Suite 250 Seattle, WA 98121, Seattle, USA
• Response Rate 79%
• Response Time 3 hours

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Expat Explore

• Address 10 Merryweather Place, London, England
• Response Rate 90%
• Response Time 2 hours

Green World Adventures

• Address Calle 5, Avenida 1 & 3, Cartago, Costa Rica
• Response Rate 97%

• Address 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Canada
• Response Rate 88%
• Response Time 1 hour

• Address 6 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey,, London , England
• Response Rate 84%

Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys

• Address Thames 2062, Palermo, Comuna 14, Argentina
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Exodus Travels

• Address Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, England
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Terra Colombia

• Address Calle 13 #43D-49, Piso 3, Medellin , Colombia

Travel Talk

• Address 18 Exhibition House Addison Bridge Place, London, England
• Response Rate 96%

• Address Jorge Newbery 3466 - 503, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Response Rate 94%

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• Address Jorge Newbery 3466 - 5th Floor, Office 503, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Alpaca Expeditions

• Address Heladeros Street 157, Office 24 – 25, 2nd floor, Cusco, Peru
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• Address Monsignor Vicente Faustino Zazpe 3130, C1425EXB CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Destiny Travel Costa Rica

• Address Urbanizacion La Pacifica Av 64 - Calle 49, San Francisco 2 Rios , San Jose, Costa Rica
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"As seniors, we hoped for a diverse itinerary that we could manage and give us the end of the earth experience. We were introduced to the hospitality of Argentina with lively conversation, fabulous food, and a fun introduction to the wines of South America."

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"Our personal guides for all of the excursions were knowledgeable, personable, and easy to communicate. We'll never forget standing at the glacier lake and listening to... nothing! Absolute silence in a glorious landscape."

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The South America Travel Specialists is a small, specialist tour operator that tailor-makes South America luxury holidays. The company is a culmination of more than fifteen years of visiting such locations as the mighty Iguazu falls, the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, and the wilds of the Pantanal to name but a few.

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South America is a continent of contrasts and is certainly on the list of many who are looking to experience new things. In this section of the site we have tried to give you a run down of the various countries that we offer...from the contrasts and colours of Colombia , to the steaks and estancias of Argentina . South America is also home to the cultures of the Incans in Peru and the vast open tracts of sophisticated Chile ...we have tried to give you a brief glimpse of where to go and what is on offer in each.

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What are the 10 Best South America Travel Agencies & Tour Companies in 2024?

A simple Google search for the best South America travel agencies gives hundreds of results. While some offer group tours, others specialize in tailor-made and luxury tours. But with so many options, it’s hard to decide which ones are trustworthy, if their tours meet your travel needs, or if they’re even worth your money. So how do you know which are the top South American tour companies? Lost among the slew of tour operators that organize trips to any destination around the world, we’ve handpicked some of the best travel companies in  South America that are focused solely on those destinations, which makes these agencies true experts in this region.

We indeed spent hours scouring the Internet and comparing dozens of them before rounding up 10 of the best South America tour companies. Here’s what we based our decisions on the thoroughness of their website and presence of online tour offers, whether or not the company’s focused on a certain type of traveler, and their support for sustainability. But by far the most important criteria is the existence of local offices, which can provide you with the lowest tour prices, local knowledge of a destination, and quick and direct assistance when needed during your trip to South America. 

#10 Latin Excursions

As a member of Traveller Made, which is a network of luxury travel designers, Latin Excursions works to provide you with bespoke and authentic experiences in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Galapagos, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay. This South American travel operator offers both pre-designed and custom journeys, and whether you want to adventure, rest and relax, or enjoy family time in style, all of the tours are private. Latin Excursions truly believe that only private tours have the ability to take you to places that other tourists can’t easily reach, which makes for exclusive experiences. Plus, by traveling with Latin Excursions, you’re helping them support a number of organizations like Foundation La Vecina, Tomas De Berlanga School, Morrinho Art Project, and Mantay, all of which work to provide safe and supportive environments in communities throughout South America. 

#9 Southern Explorations

Based in the US, Southern Explorations offers active travelers the opportunity to ski, stand-up paddle, snowshoe, and camp in 12 countries that include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay. Big on adventure travel and sports, in particular, this agency has even curated a bucket list that highlights once-in-a-lifetime experiences like trekking through the Torres del Paine, rafting in Costa Rica, and cruising the Amazon. Aside from supporting four different sustainable travel initiatives, Southern Explorations also gives you the chance to be responsible travelers by participating in a carbon offset program.

#8 SA Expeditions

Focused on adventure travel and the outdoors, SA Expeditions aims to use a variety of trekking and active tours to give their guests an inside look at the issues surrounding conservation and sustainable tourism in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Antarctica. This California-based travel agency takes an intensive approach to plan low-impact tours to underrated parts of South America. For those who dream of getting off the beaten path in Ecuador or in the northern Andes of Peru, they offer a number of trekking options for the Great Inca Trail and even arrange for llamas to transport your luggage, which is a fast-disappearing practice. With their only office in San Francisco, SA Expedition vows to use travel to protect South America’s vulnerable communities and bring fair income to their people. 

#7 Chimu Adventures

For the ambitious traveler who wants to experience it all, Australia-based Chimu Adventures offers tours to 22 destinations in South America, Central America, Antarctica, and the Arctic. Their vast number of itineraries aim to suit the different travel needs and ages of travelers, with cruises to the Polar regions and high-energy trekking options to Patagonia. Their comprehensive website packs in all the information you need to know, from required vaccinations to packing lists for each destination. They’re an eco-savvy business and on the ground, they create jobs in destinations where they lead tours and serve guests with meals sourced from locally produced goods instead of imported goods. In the physical offices in both Sydney and Lima, Chimu Adventures practice environmental sustainability by going paperless and giving 10% of earnings from each package tour back to local communities through their MAD Project. 

#6 South American Vacations

Based in Florida, South American Vacations organizes tours to six South American countries, as well as Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Cuba, and Antarctica. Though they don’t have any offices on the ground in South and Central America, their local guides and experts never fail to meet your travel needs, in part because they specialize in private and small group tours that only allow for up to 20 people per group. This company offers an especially vast range of tours for the outdoor adventurers, designing itineraries that invite you to zipline through Costa Rica and sea kayak in Ecuador. For those who enjoy the outdoors at a more mellow pace, there’s wildlife viewing in Brazil’s Amazon, or horseback riding in Peru.

Headquartered in California, the team at Vaya is made up of American ex-pats and caters largely to North Americans. They don’t have any local offices, but their customer care and quality of service are first-rate, as they have deep connections with a large network of local guides on the ground in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Vaya is deeply committed to sustainable tourism and respects the local communities that they offer tours in by organizing small-scale and low-impact tours that are led by fairly paid local guides. They proudly support three different organizations that focus on practicing sustainable tourism, protecting delicate ecosystems, and improving the livelihood of the communities in which Vaya organizes its tours. 

#4 Totally Latin America

Catering to luxury travelers with the highest regard for service and quality, Totally Latin America crafts each itinerary with fine attention to detail. To ensure each guest receives a highly personalized experience from trip planning to actually be there, Totally Latin America has partnered with Zicasso, a business that matches your unique needs and interests to the most suitable travel expert at Totally Latin America. They design journeys to destinations in five countries, which include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, with their local office stationed in Cusco. Browse their Travelogue section, which gives you ideas about what you can do in each destination, as well as accommodation options in blog post form. When you travel with Totally Latin America, you also make a promise to promote responsible travel and conserve the immense diversity of Latin America. 

#3 South America Travel Centre

Any journey you book with this Australian-owned travel company to any part of South America, Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, or Antarctica is tailor-made. As one of the best South American travel companies, they’re hyperfocused on delivering private experiences. Since each trip is highly personalized, you travel in your own group with a private guide. Though South America Travel Centre doesn’t have any local offices apart from the one in Melbourne, they guarantee 24/7 assistance with the help of their in-country partners once you’re at your destination. This travel agency strongly believes that businesses should give back and are doing so by supporting a rotating list of charities. Two of their current ones are Sol Y Luna, which works to provide education for children in Peru, and Halo Trust, which funds the safe removal of landmines in Colombia. 

#2 Journey Latin America

As a multi-time winner of the British Travel Awards and a host of other prestigious ones, Journey Latin America specializes in organizing group and private tours for British travelers to 23 South and Central American countries, as well as Antarctica. With over 40 years of experience, this South American travel operator has really paved the way in using sustainable travel to boost a country’s development and preserve their culture and heritage. They focus heavily on responsible tourism, and you’ll be delighted to learn that Journey Latin America supports a number of conservation projects throughout Latin America, like the LATA Foundation, and Water To Go. Their website even has detailed information on eco-conscious accommodation options so you make an informed choice about your stay. Though their sole office is based in London, their live chat is highly responsive during their office hours. 

#1  Latin Discoveries

With 9 local offices in South America’s most touristic cities, Latin Discoveries makes sure there’s someone on-site to meet your travel needs anytime you book with them. Their team is made up of a huge majority of local South American travel experts who know the ins and outs of each destination they promote and have been offering private and custom tours to an international clientele since 1997. Since then, their services expanded online from luxury to adventure, with over 300 customized tours, and hundreds of travelers choose to book with Latin Discoveries each year. For ambitious travelers, this company offers multi-country tours, serving up itineraries that include up to six countries in one go. Another one of their biggest strengths is their extensive selection of Amazon lodge and cruise tours in Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. Last but not least, when you purchase a tour with them, you’re also giving back to protect South America’s wild, as 1% of all earnings go to Nature and Culture International, an NGO that works to preserve the continent’s endangered ecosystems. 

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With so many top South American travel agencies listed here, there’s no wrong choice. To narrow down the list and make sure you choose the right one for your needs, we recommend you contact three of them. Compare the website of each of the agencies you’ve chosen and their range of tours, and get in touch with their travel consultants. See how professionally and quickly they respond to your needs, study their detailed itineraries, and of course their prices. By then, you should be able to decide which South American travel company speaks to your travel needs the most. You should then be set to make a final decision before packing for an amazing trip to South America!

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Southwest Airlines is leaving four airports. Here’s what to know about them

Southwest Airlines announced this week it would cut service at four airports, including Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

On Thursday, during the Dallas-based company’s first-quarter earnings call, CEO Bob Jordan said Bush Intercontinental, Bellingham International Airport, Cozumel International Airport in Mexico and Syracuse Hancock International Airport weren’t “performing,” which ultimately was the deciding factor to end service on Aug. 4. It’s also implementing capacity reductions in both Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

All four of those airports have been added to Southwest’s destination map since 2020, with the three U.S. airports added in an attempt to expand the company’s reach when the COVID-19 pandemic limited demand.

“It’s never an easy decision to close a station or to materially reduce flights in a station,” Jordan said. “We love our airports. We serve our communities and so it’s always difficult.”

All employees who were affected by the four airports cut will be offered jobs elsewhere if they choose to stay with Southwest.

Here’s what to know about the four airports.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

The Houston airport, located approximately 22 miles north of downtown Houston, has 26 airlines, according to its website. Those airlines fly to both domestic and international destinations.

Among those airlines are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines.

According to Cirium, Southwest flies to Dallas Love Field, Nashville, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando and Chicago-Midway from the airport.

Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

Bellingham International Airport, located three miles northwest of Bellingham, Wash., has four airlines: Southwest, Alaska, Allegiant and San Juan Airlines. San Juan Airlines flies to the San Juan Islands in Washington State. The city of Bellingham is about 90 miles north of Seattle and 14 miles south of the Canadian border.

Southwest flies to and from Denver, Las Vegas and Oakland, Calif. at Bellingham, according to Cirium.

Cozumel International Airport (CZM)

Cozumel International Airport , officially known as Aeropuerto Internacional de Cozumel, is located on the island of Cozumel in Quintana Roo, México.

Cozumel has direct flights from 15 airports across three countries. American operates the majority of these flights. Airlines at Cozumel are Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air Transat, American, Delta, Southwest, Sun Country Airlines, United, VivaAerobus, Volaris and WestJet.

Southwest flies to and from Austin-Bergstrom and Houston-Hobby to Cozumel, according to Cirium.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)

Syracuse Hancock International Airport located in central New York offers nonstop service to 30 destinations, according to its website. Airlines at Syracuse Hancock include: Allegiant, American, Breeze Airways, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country and United.

Southwest flies to and from Baltimore, Orlando and Tampa at Syracuse Hancock, according to Cirium.

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