Only four Latin American destinations appear in the new list of the 51 places most beautiful in the world published by Time Out. The selection, updated in March 2026, includes everything from mountains and glaciers to libraries, historic cities and national parks.
The magazine presents the ranking as editorial curation, not as a technical measurement. The central criterion, as he explains, is direct experience: each beach, valley, city, lake or site included was visited and reviewed by its global network of journalists and travel writers.
Time Out indicated that it updates the content regularly to maintain the great references, but also to consider the impact of overtourism (saturation of a destination) and give space to less obvious places.
The list mixes natural landscapes with urban and architectural spaces. There are mountains, deserts, lagoons, glaciers and waterfalls, but also temples, squares, libraries and historical centers.
On that map, Latin America occupies a small space. The four destinations in the region that entered the list are located in Peru, Bolivia, Mexico and Argentina.
Choquequirao, Peru
In 15th place, it appears as an Inca city located on the Apurímac River. Time Out He describes it as a demanding site to reach, with canyon and mountain views that reinforce the value of the route. The comparison with Machu Picchu arises immediately, although the text highlights a key difference: it receives far fewer visitors.
The Bolivian Altiplano
In position 21, it enters due to its scale and visual contrasts. The magazine highlights colorful lagoons, Andean mountains, flamingos and the Salar de Uyuni, which during certain months forms a mirror effect on the saline surface. It is the only Bolivian destination on the list and one of the few in South America.
Bacalar Lagoon, Mexico
It is ranked 31st. Time Out It presents it as a calmer alternative to more saturated tourist centers in Quintana Roo such as Cancun and Tulum. The text focuses on the changing tone of the water, which gives it the nickname “lagoon of seven colors”, and on a slower experience, supported by wooden docks, navigation and rest.
Perito Moreno, Argentina
This destination appears in place 45. The description highlights both the visual scale of the glacier and its sound dimension. The publication mentions the contrast between the white of the ice, the blue tones in the fissures and the noise of the blocks falling over Lake Argentino.
