2-Hour Experiences in South America: The 5 We Recommend

1.2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Set sail at 5:00 PM from Door 1 of Bodeguita Dock for a two-hour catamaran cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll pass Manga, Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, and Tierrabomba while the sun drops. Your ticket includes one beer, wine, or soft drink, a small appetizer, and port fees. Spanish is the onboard language.

“Enjoyed the sunset cruise. It was nice being on the catamaran sail boat with the nets you could sit on over the water. Much better than cramped party boat. Forgot that we could get one drink so I enjoyed the beer although it would have been better if it was cold. It was slightly more than room temp. The white wine is meh. My partner did not enjoy it and so didn’t finish it. I was happy to find little snacks being served at the start which was needed as we didn’t have time to eat! Dinner came later once we finished the tour. The sunset and having a sail…”

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2.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 899 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Spend two hours on a 28-person sports boat in Cartagena Bay, watching the sunset over Manga, Bocagrande, and Castillogrande. Hosts such as Alexis, Alejandro, and Ricardo lead the music, dancing, photos, and unlimited rum-based drinks. The tour ends with entry to a downtown nightclub and suits social visitors who want a lively night out.

“Had a great night, really friendly guide, great music and complimentary drinks. The party at the end was also really fun”

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3.2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk from Quinta Normal to Concha y Toro with guides such as MJ or Pedro, tracing Yungay’s architecture, art, and civic history. The route includes the Museum of Memory and Human Rights, Plaza Yungay, Palacio Álamos, Plaza Brasil, and a classic restaurant with a working barbershop. It ends near Republica metro station.

“Pedro was amazing - full of knowledge about Santiago and the Yungay area. We really enjoyed the tour and experience of eating at a local spot.”

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4.Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours – English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Join Giuliano of Concrete Jungles Walking Tours for a two-hour English walk through São Paulo’s old and new centers. See Copan, Galeria do Rock, churches, cultural centers, Pateo do Collegio, and Sé Cathedral while learning how Indigenous paths, immigrants, banks, and skyscrapers shaped the city.

“Guilano was a great guide. We've learned a lot about the history of Sao Paulo and he was able to answer all of our questions. Furthermore he provided some information about secret spots to find vegetarian food in Sao Paulo. We can highly recommend him as a guide, especially for the first days of your stay in Sao Paulo to get inspired for further places to visit.”

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5.2-Hour Boat Trip with Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 2 hours · from $110

Meet at Marina da Glória for a two-hour boat trip and parasailing flight near Rio. The crew chooses the route based on conditions, often toward Urca or Niterói. You will see Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf from the water and sky, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish support in a small group of up to eight.

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