This week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel deals and vacation ideas take us to Mexico and Chile. In Cozumel, you can bring along two kids for free at Allegro and Occidental resorts, while at Capella Ixtapa, you can enjoy a specially priced all-inclusive plan. Much further south, you can explore the legendary Patagonia region with a 20 percent discount from explora, one of the area’s most famous lodges. Read on for details.
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Allegro Cozumel and Occidental Grand Cozumel
Cozumel, Mexico
The Deal: Summer Super Sale
What Makes It Cool: These two all-inclusive Mexico beach hotels are offering a family travel deal, with two kids up to 12 years of age staying for free (either one adult and one kid or two adults and two kids; additional kids are charged at the usual children’s rate).
Valid for Travel: Book by July 31, 2016.
Info & Reservations: www.barcelo.com
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explora Patagonia
Chile
The Deal: 20% discounts on Patagonia tours
What Makes It Cool: The Chile-based expedition company explora is offering guests the opportunity to save big while experiencing the majesty of Patagonia with extended winter rates well into spring. Save up to 20% between August 15 and November 14, 2016. Here are the nightly rates per person in explora Patagonia, the only lodge in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park:
• $552 for a six-night stay
• $600 for a five-night stay
• $660 for a four-night-stay
• $726 for a three-night stay
Rates include accommodations; transportation; meals and bar; access to over 50 explorations of all levels of difficulty, on foot or on horseback; and access to the relaxation area of explora Patagonia.
Valid for Travel: Between August 15 and November 14, 2016.
Info & Reservations: www.explora.com
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Capella Ixtapa Resort and Spa
Ixtapa, Mexico
The Deal: All-inclusive plan
What Makes It Cool: This Mexico beach resort is offering an all-inclusive package that includes all meals and drinks by the glass during certain hours of the day. Prices start at $395 per night plus service and tax, for single or double occupancy.
Valid for Travel: Through September 30, 2016.
Info & Reservations: www.capellahotels.com