Latin America’s 10 most tourism-friendly destinations

Apr 6, 2017

Tourists walk near the Castle of Kukulcan, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, at the archaeological site of Chichen Itza during the spring equinox, on the Yucatan Peninsula March 21, 2013.

The tourism industry is booming. These Latin American countries are in the best position to capitalize on that Image: REUTERS/Victor Ruiz Garcia

Tiffany Misrahi

Vice-President of Policy, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)

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The Tulum Ruins on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, one of the country’s top tourist destinations Image: Wikipedia

Christ the Redeemer, one of Brazil’s most famous sites Image: Reuters

The Iguazu Falls, on the border between Argentina and Brazil, are the largest waterfall system in the world Image: Reuters

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