Travel and tourism in Latin America

Statistics report on the tourism sector in Latin America

Travel and tourism in Latin America

This report presents a selection of statistics and facts on travel and tourism in Latin America, including key economic metrics, main destinations, and data about the lodging industry.
See also our report on International tourism in Central America.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Total tourism GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean 2023-2024
  • Basic Statistic Total tourism GDP in Latin American countries 2023-2024
  • Basic Statistic Share of total tourism contribution to GDP in Latin American countries 2023-2024
  • Basic Statistic Total contribution of tourism to employment in Latin America & Caribbean 2023-2024
  • Basic Statistic Share of tourism in total employment in Latin American countries 2023-2024

Tourism volume and expenditure

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  • Premium Statistic Inbound tourism volume in Latin American regions 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Most visited Latin American countries 2023
  • Basic Statistic Inbound tourism spending in Latin America and the Caribbean 2023-2024
  • Basic Statistic Domestic tourism spending in Latin America and the Caribbean 2023-2024
  • Basic Statistic Share of tourism spending in Latin America 2023, by purpose
  • Basic Statistic Share of tourism spending in Latin America 2023, by traveler origin
  • Premium Statistic Share of inbound tourism in Latin American exports 2023, by country

Main destinations

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  • Basic Statistic Leading Latin America city destinations 2024, by traveler ratings
  • Premium Statistic Cheapest Latin American city destinations for backpackers 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most competitive Latin American cities for business events 2022-2023
  • Premium Statistic Average expense of Latin American business travel destinations Q3 2024, by category
  • Premium Statistic Latin American and Caribbean cities with the highest restaurant price index 2024
  • Premium Statistic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, by type

Lodging industry

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  • Basic Statistic Top South American hotels 2024, by user ratings
  • Premium Statistic Quarterly number of hotel projects in Latin America 2023, by project phase
  • Premium Statistic Quarterly number of hotels projects in Latin American countries 2020-2024
  • Premium Statistic Quarterly number of hotels projects in Latin American countries Q2 2024
  • Premium Statistic Latin American countries with most hotel rooms under construction Q2 2024
  • Premium Statistic Latin American or Caribbean cities with most hotel rooms under construction Q2 2024
  • Basic Statistic RevPAR of Marriott International hotels worldwide 2010-2023, by region

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