Central and South America by yacht
Nature first: whales in the Sea of Cortez, Belize's reef, Costa Rica's rainforest, the Galápagos and Patagonia. Mexico, Belize and Costa Rica are best from December to May; the Galápagos all year. It suits wildlife lovers and divers.
Central and South America are for nature first. There are whales in the Sea of Cortez, the reef and atolls of Belize, rainforest to the shore in Costa Rica, the animals of the Galápagos and, far south, the fjords of Patagonia. Most of these coasts have few yachts and long distances. A charter here is planned around the season and the wildlife more than around harbours.
Where to go
- Mexico: the Sea of Cortez and Baja. Desert islands, sea lions, whale sharks and whales in winter and spring, from La Paz, Loreto and Los Cabos.
- Belize. The barrier reef, the cayes, and three atolls including the Blue Hole. Shallow and quiet.
- Costa Rica. The Pacific coast from Papagayo to the Osa: rainforest, turtles, surf and whales.
- The Galápagos. A national park almost everywhere, sailed on licensed yachts with a naturalist guide.
- Panama (page to follow). The Pearl Islands and Coiba on the Pacific side, and San Blas on the Caribbean side.
- Chile and Patagonia (page to follow). Fjords, glaciers and very few other boats, for an expedition yacht in the southern summer.
- Brazil (page to follow). The islands of Angra dos Reis and Paraty, south of Rio.
- Mexico's Caribbean coast (page to follow). Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and the Riviera Maya.
When
- Mexico, Belize and Costa Rica: mainly from December to May, outside the hurricane season; Costa Rica's dry season runs from mid-December to late April. The summer and autumn bring heat, rain and the hurricane season.
- The Galápagos: all year. December to May is warm and calmer; June to November is cool and richer in marine life.
- Patagonia: the southern summer.
Country | Best months | Suits |
|---|---|---|
Winter and spring, after the hurricane season ends on 30 November | Families and wildlife: sea lions, whale sharks, whales | |
December to May | Divers and keen snorkellers, on a yacht whose draft fits the reef | |
The dry season, mid-December to late April | Families who want adventure; fishing, diving and surf | |
All year: warm December to May, cool June to November | Families and wildlife lovers, with a naturalist guide | |
Chile and Patagonia (page to follow) | The southern summer | An expedition yacht |
The yachts
We arrange crewed yachts in Central and South America: Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador. Most yachts here are based locally or come for a season, and we look across the market for every enquiry. The yachts on this site are a selection, not the limit of what we arrange: ask about any yacht, of any size.
Not sure where?
Rene Gaspersic, charter broker
Tell us what you would like to see, a whale, a reef or a glacier, and roughly when. We answer every enquiry ourselves and say plainly which place and which yacht fit.
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What a week costs here
Every quote shows the three lines in full, before you decide.
The weekly rate on each yacht’s page. "From" is her lowest season.
An advance for fuel, food, drinks and berths, spent on your instructions and settled at the end.
Set by the country the charter starts in, added to the fee.
Plan
Central and South America.
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