In Latin America, travelers in wheelchairs or those with limited mobility can find facilities to suit their needs at the most popular tourist sites, such as the heights of Machu Picchu in Peru or the Iguazu Falls on the border between Brazil , Argentina and Paraguay. among other destinations.
These are some of the most important places where wheelchair travelers can enjoy the nature and culture of different Latin American countries.
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Machu Picchu, Peru
To reach these ruins, travelers have to make a steep climb high in the Andes mountains, but for people in wheelchairs this is not a problem because the company Wheel the World offers tours in which visitors use a special steel chair and aluminum. allows them to climb the mountain and enjoy the trail until they reach the sacred city of the Incas.
A four-day tour itinerary combines cultural and natural sites and includes adapted cycling, a visit to Ollantaytambo with a Joelette wheelchair (all-terrain) and a tour of the city of Cusco. In addition, there is a wide selection of accommodations in accessible rooms and support for special requests.
Wheel the World offers services in more than 160 destinations worldwide with expert support that makes the experience unique for travelers who need to use wheelchairs.
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Considered one of the new seven wonders of the world, this stunning site allows wheelchair users to visit the tourist area along the Argentine National Park.
The area boasts more than 8,700 meters of walkways and paths that wheelchair visitors use to reach the best vantage point of the iconic Devil’s Throat. The path is supported by railings and ramps to make the path more user-friendly.
Los Copihues, Chile
This is an incredible forest that wheelchair travelers can enjoy thanks to the Chilean government’s Forest Therapy program, which allows them to live a fabulous experience in the midst of lush nature.
The comprehensive Los Copihues trail has wheelchair-accessible paths that allow travelers to experience tree bark and leaf textures and admire the biodiversity of this protected area that is home to the famous Cerro ñielol Natural Monument and Villarrica National Park.
Costa Rica
This wonderful Central American country is one of the nations that has developed the most inclusive destinations in Latin America thanks to an important initiative promoted by the government.
Visitors with wheelchairs can find many exclusive facilities for their needs with which they can tour fabulous places such as Poás Volcano, Manuel Antonio Park and Caraca, places of great biodiversity.
Costa Rica’s natural parks have special support from expert guides who, in addition to explaining the area, help with the needs of this segment of tourism. Experiences include boating and hiking in national parks with the Joelette wheelchair.
Cancun, Mexico
This Mexican Caribbean paradise is another destination that wheelchair users can enjoy to the fullest, thanks to services specially designed for their needs, from the airport to hotels. There is a wide range of accommodation facilities for people with special needs. It includes equipment rental, ramps and exclusive access to reach the beaches.
In addition, there are interesting opportunities for tours of archaeological sites, such as Chichén Itzá, an ancient Mayan city of outstanding historical and cultural value, where people in wheelchairs have the opportunity to board buses with special equipment and expert guides who help them during the day.
