To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.
Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.
Argentina Vaccination Advice
There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with chloroquine, Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), doxycyline, or primaquine is recommended for rural areas of Salta and Jujuy province (along border with Bolivia) and Misiones and Corrientes province (along border with Paraguay) |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all travelers older than nine months who are going to the northern and northeastern forested areas of Argentina, including Iguazu Falls and all areas bordering Paraguay and Brazil |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Revaccination recommended every 10 years |
Bolivia Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas below 2500 m (8202 ft) in the departments of Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Pando, Santa Cruz, and Tarija, except the city of La Paz. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Highly recommended for all travelers older than one year of age |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk of animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Brazil Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Travelers |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for the states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Maranhao (western part), Mato Grosso (northern part), Para (except Belem City), Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins, and for urban areas within these states, including the cities of Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Macapa, Manaus, Santarem, and Maraba. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all areas of Acre, Amapa¡, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital city of Brasilia), Goia¡s, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para¡, Ronda´nia, Roraima, Tocantins, and designated areas of the following states: northwest and west Bahia, central and west Parana¡, southwest Piaua, northwest and west central Rio Grande do Sul (including Porto Alegre), far west Santa Catarina, and north and south central Sao Paulo. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Chile Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Costa Rica Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for rural areas of Costa Rica. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | There is no risk of yellow fever in Costa Rica. The government of Costa Rica requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, you should check to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats. |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Ecuador Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except the cities of Guayaquil and Quito, the central highland tourist areas, the Galapagos Islands, and altitudes greater than 1500 m (4921 ft). |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for the following provinces in the Amazon Basin – Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Sucumbios, and Zamora-Chinchipe – and for all areas along the eastern slopes and to the east of the Andes Mountains. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Peru Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except Lima and its vicinity, the coastal areas south of Lima, the highland tourist areas (Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca), and the departments of Arequipa, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for areas east of the Andes mountains. Not needed for Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Uruguay Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Yellow fever | Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas |
After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.
Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.
Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.
Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.
Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.
Payments can be made in three ways:
Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.
Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.
Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.
Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.
All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.
CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.
We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.
US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.
Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.
To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.
Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.
Argentina Vaccination Advice
There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with chloroquine, Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), doxycyline, or primaquine is recommended for rural areas of Salta and Jujuy province (along border with Bolivia) and Misiones and Corrientes province (along border with Paraguay) |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all travelers older than nine months who are going to the northern and northeastern forested areas of Argentina, including Iguazu Falls and all areas bordering Paraguay and Brazil |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Revaccination recommended every 10 years |
Bolivia Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas below 2500 m (8202 ft) in the departments of Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Pando, Santa Cruz, and Tarija, except the city of La Paz. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Highly recommended for all travelers older than one year of age |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk of animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Brazil Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Travelers |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for the states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Maranhao (western part), Mato Grosso (northern part), Para (except Belem City), Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins, and for urban areas within these states, including the cities of Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Macapa, Manaus, Santarem, and Maraba. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all areas of Acre, Amapa¡, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital city of Brasilia), Goia¡s, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para¡, Ronda´nia, Roraima, Tocantins, and designated areas of the following states: northwest and west Bahia, central and west Parana¡, southwest Piaua, northwest and west central Rio Grande do Sul (including Porto Alegre), far west Santa Catarina, and north and south central Sao Paulo. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Chile Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Costa Rica Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for rural areas of Costa Rica. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | There is no risk of yellow fever in Costa Rica. The government of Costa Rica requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, you should check to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats. |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Ecuador Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except the cities of Guayaquil and Quito, the central highland tourist areas, the Galapagos Islands, and altitudes greater than 1500 m (4921 ft). |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for the following provinces in the Amazon Basin – Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Sucumbios, and Zamora-Chinchipe – and for all areas along the eastern slopes and to the east of the Andes Mountains. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Peru Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except Lima and its vicinity, the coastal areas south of Lima, the highland tourist areas (Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca), and the departments of Arequipa, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for areas east of the Andes mountains. Not needed for Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Uruguay Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Yellow fever | Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas |
After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.
Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.
Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.
Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.
Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.
Payments can be made in three ways:
Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.
Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.
Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.
Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.
All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.
CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.
We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.
US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.
Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.
To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.
Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.
Argentina Vaccination Advice
There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with chloroquine, Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), doxycyline, or primaquine is recommended for rural areas of Salta and Jujuy province (along border with Bolivia) and Misiones and Corrientes province (along border with Paraguay) |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all travelers older than nine months who are going to the northern and northeastern forested areas of Argentina, including Iguazu Falls and all areas bordering Paraguay and Brazil |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Revaccination recommended every 10 years |
Bolivia Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas below 2500 m (8202 ft) in the departments of Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Pando, Santa Cruz, and Tarija, except the city of La Paz. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Highly recommended for all travelers older than one year of age |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk of animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Brazil Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Travelers |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for the states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Maranhao (western part), Mato Grosso (northern part), Para (except Belem City), Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins, and for urban areas within these states, including the cities of Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Macapa, Manaus, Santarem, and Maraba. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all areas of Acre, Amapa¡, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital city of Brasilia), Goia¡s, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para¡, Ronda´nia, Roraima, Tocantins, and designated areas of the following states: northwest and west Bahia, central and west Parana¡, southwest Piaua, northwest and west central Rio Grande do Sul (including Porto Alegre), far west Santa Catarina, and north and south central Sao Paulo. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Chile Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Costa Rica Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for rural areas of Costa Rica. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | There is no risk of yellow fever in Costa Rica. The government of Costa Rica requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, you should check to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats. |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Ecuador Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except the cities of Guayaquil and Quito, the central highland tourist areas, the Galapagos Islands, and altitudes greater than 1500 m (4921 ft). |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for the following provinces in the Amazon Basin – Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Sucumbios, and Zamora-Chinchipe – and for all areas along the eastern slopes and to the east of the Andes Mountains. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Peru Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except Lima and its vicinity, the coastal areas south of Lima, the highland tourist areas (Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca), and the departments of Arequipa, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for areas east of the Andes mountains. Not needed for Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Uruguay Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Yellow fever | Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas |
After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.
Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.
Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.
Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.
Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.
Payments can be made in three ways:
Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.
Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.
Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.
Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.
All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.
CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.
We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.
US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.
Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.
To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.
Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.
Argentina Vaccination Advice
There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with chloroquine, Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), doxycyline, or primaquine is recommended for rural areas of Salta and Jujuy province (along border with Bolivia) and Misiones and Corrientes province (along border with Paraguay) |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all travelers older than nine months who are going to the northern and northeastern forested areas of Argentina, including Iguazu Falls and all areas bordering Paraguay and Brazil |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Revaccination recommended every 10 years |
Bolivia Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas below 2500 m (8202 ft) in the departments of Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Pando, Santa Cruz, and Tarija, except the city of La Paz. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Highly recommended for all travelers older than one year of age |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk of animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Brazil Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Travelers |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for the states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Maranhao (western part), Mato Grosso (northern part), Para (except Belem City), Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins, and for urban areas within these states, including the cities of Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Macapa, Manaus, Santarem, and Maraba. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all areas of Acre, Amapa¡, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital city of Brasilia), Goia¡s, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para¡, Ronda´nia, Roraima, Tocantins, and designated areas of the following states: northwest and west Bahia, central and west Parana¡, southwest Piaua, northwest and west central Rio Grande do Sul (including Porto Alegre), far west Santa Catarina, and north and south central Sao Paulo. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Chile Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Costa Rica Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for rural areas of Costa Rica. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | There is no risk of yellow fever in Costa Rica. The government of Costa Rica requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, you should check to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats. |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Ecuador Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except the cities of Guayaquil and Quito, the central highland tourist areas, the Galapagos Islands, and altitudes greater than 1500 m (4921 ft). |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for the following provinces in the Amazon Basin – Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Sucumbios, and Zamora-Chinchipe – and for all areas along the eastern slopes and to the east of the Andes Mountains. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Peru Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except Lima and its vicinity, the coastal areas south of Lima, the highland tourist areas (Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca), and the departments of Arequipa, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for areas east of the Andes mountains. Not needed for Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Uruguay Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Yellow fever | Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas |
After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.
Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.
Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.
Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.
Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.
Payments can be made in three ways:
Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.
Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.
Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.
Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.
All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.
CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.
We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.
US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.
Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.
To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
(International Line) +1 512 535 2536
(USA & Canada Toll-free) 1 877 240 4770
(UK Line) 020 7096 1259
Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.
Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.
Argentina Vaccination Advice
There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with chloroquine, Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), doxycyline, or primaquine is recommended for rural areas of Salta and Jujuy province (along border with Bolivia) and Misiones and Corrientes province (along border with Paraguay) |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all travelers older than nine months who are going to the northern and northeastern forested areas of Argentina, including Iguazu Falls and all areas bordering Paraguay and Brazil |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Revaccination recommended every 10 years |
Bolivia Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas below 2500 m (8202 ft) in the departments of Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Pando, Santa Cruz, and Tarija, except the city of La Paz. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Highly recommended for all travelers older than one year of age |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk of animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Brazil Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Travelers |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for the states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Maranhao (western part), Mato Grosso (northern part), Para (except Belem City), Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins, and for urban areas within these states, including the cities of Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Macapa, Manaus, Santarem, and Maraba. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all areas of Acre, Amapa¡, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital city of Brasilia), Goia¡s, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para¡, Ronda´nia, Roraima, Tocantins, and designated areas of the following states: northwest and west Bahia, central and west Parana¡, southwest Piaua, northwest and west central Rio Grande do Sul (including Porto Alegre), far west Santa Catarina, and north and south central Sao Paulo. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Chile Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Costa Rica Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for rural areas of Costa Rica. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | There is no risk of yellow fever in Costa Rica. The government of Costa Rica requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, you should check to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats. |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Ecuador Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except the cities of Guayaquil and Quito, the central highland tourist areas, the Galapagos Islands, and altitudes greater than 1500 m (4921 ft). |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for the following provinces in the Amazon Basin – Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Sucumbios, and Zamora-Chinchipe – and for all areas along the eastern slopes and to the east of the Andes Mountains. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Peru Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except Lima and its vicinity, the coastal areas south of Lima, the highland tourist areas (Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca), and the departments of Arequipa, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for areas east of the Andes mountains. Not needed for Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Uruguay Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Yellow fever | Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas |
After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.
Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.
Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.
Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.
Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.
Payments can be made in three ways:
Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.
Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.
Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.
Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.
All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.
CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.
We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.
US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.
Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.
To get started right away you can use our Live Chat option for instant online messaging with one of our travel specialists, or call us direct on the following numbers:
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Alternatively, go to the Request a quote form, fill out your details and submit. One of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.
Vaccination requirements differ from country to country and it is important to make sure you know the necessary vaccination requirements for your trip well before traveling. We recommend that you always check with your physician. Below follows a table of vaccination advice for each of CAT Travel’s South America destinations or read the blog article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healty. However, please consult your doctor well before you travel.
Argentina Vaccination Advice
There are no obligatory vaccinations for Argentina, but the following vaccinations are recommended:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with chloroquine, Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), doxycyline, or primaquine is recommended for rural areas of Salta and Jujuy province (along border with Bolivia) and Misiones and Corrientes province (along border with Paraguay) |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all travelers older than nine months who are going to the northern and northeastern forested areas of Argentina, including Iguazu Falls and all areas bordering Paraguay and Brazil |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Revaccination recommended every 10 years |
Bolivia Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas below 2500 m (8202 ft) in the departments of Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Pando, Santa Cruz, and Tarija, except the city of La Paz. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Highly recommended for all travelers older than one year of age |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk of animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanis-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Brazil Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Travelers |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for the states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Maranhao (western part), Mato Grosso (northern part), Para (except Belem City), Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins, and for urban areas within these states, including the cities of Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Macapa, Manaus, Santarem, and Maraba. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for all areas of Acre, Amapa¡, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital city of Brasilia), Goia¡s, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para¡, Ronda´nia, Roraima, Tocantins, and designated areas of the following states: northwest and west Bahia, central and west Parana¡, southwest Piaua, northwest and west central Rio Grande do Sul (including Porto Alegre), far west Santa Catarina, and north and south central Sao Paulo. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Chile Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Chile, these are:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphteria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Costa Rica Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission in the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname & Venezuela) or Africa (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan & the Republic of Guyana). You’re REQUIRED to have a valid yellow fever International Vaccination Certificate at least 12 days prior to entering Costa Rica. Please check before you travel about the specific requirements and possible changes. Other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for rural areas of Costa Rica. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | There is no risk of yellow fever in Costa Rica. The government of Costa Rica requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, you should check to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers at high risk for animal bites or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats. |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Ecuador Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except the cities of Guayaquil and Quito, the central highland tourist areas, the Galapagos Islands, and altitudes greater than 1500 m (4921 ft). |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for the following provinces in the Amazon Basin – Morona-Santiago, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Sucumbios, and Zamora-Chinchipe – and for all areas along the eastern slopes and to the east of the Andes Mountains. Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Peru Vaccination Advice
There are only recommended vaccinations for Peru or read the article about Peru travel vaccinations and staying healthy on our blog. An overview of the recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Malaria | Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas except Lima and its vicinity, the coastal areas south of Lima, the highland tourist areas (Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca), and the departments of Arequipa, Moquegua, Puno and Tacna. |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Typhoid | Recommended for all travelers |
Yellow Fever | Recommended for areas east of the Andes mountains. Not needed for Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. |
Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers |
Rabies | For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Uruguay Vaccination Advice
Yellow fever vaccination REQUIRED for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas, other recommended vaccinations:
Vaccination | Traveler |
Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers |
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given |
Tetanus-diphtheria | Re-vaccination recommended every 10 years |
Yellow fever | Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas |
After requesting your quote one of our travel specialists will contact you with a preliminary itinerary. From this point on you will work directly with your travel specialist.
Using Itereo™, our unique real-time travel planning tool, they will log you into a shared web environment where you’ll be able to collaborate on creating your perfect itinerary via email, instant chat and/or telephone. Your travel itinerary will be instantly updated on screen with detailed information and imagery.
Your specialist will keep working with you on the details until you’re entirely satisfied, and we will then proceed to book your tour and arrange payment of the deposit.
Once the deposit has cleared we can begin to book your travel services and hotels, and we will send you a first update within 72 hours.
Your final program will be available for download one week before your departure. Your full itinerary along with a welcome pack containing country guides and your travel vouchers and tickets will be presented to you upon arrival.
Payments can be made in three ways:
Comfort hotels are usually unique boutique stays handpicked for their value, location and charm (generally 3* options). Comfort packages usually include tours with a small group of fellow international travelers and the flexibility to include optional additional tours as well.
Superior hotels are distinguished properties offering excellent service levels and facilities (generally 4* options). With the Superior packages, private tours to the South American highlights are included, as well as some special excursions.
Luxury hotels are the finest hotels available, providing exceptional amenities and impeccable service (generally 5* options). Tours in the Luxury packages are exclusively in private, as are unique experiences designed especially for this level.
Many meals are included in CAT Travel tour packages, though in order to give you more flexibility, some lunch and evening meals are not included. Breakfasts are almost always served at your hotel and lunch and dinner are provided within the package where indicated.
All meals included within CAT Travel tour packages are served at carefully selected restaurants offering the very best dining experiences available.
CAT Travel tours, especially in Premium Service are quite inclusive. However, extra money is needed for the occasional meal (where we have left this out of the itinerary to give you more dining options) and for souvenirs, snacks, drinks and any extra items. Tips are not included within the overall price of the tour and so, should you wish to tip, you’re advised to bring a little extra cash.
We advise you to bring both credit and debit cards. Many restaurants across South America have Visa and MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your meal with a credit card. Credit/debit cards should otherwise only be used to withdraw money.
ATMs are widely distributed throughout most South American countries, however in rural areas they can be hard to come by, so please bear this in mind. Otherwise they are a quick and easy way to withdraw local currency.
US dollars are widely accepted in most locations and currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers Cheques tend to receive much lower exchange rates than US Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In many destinations in South America one may also find that exchange centers are unwilling to change Travelers Cheques.
Official exchange houses are generally easy to find in large cities and areas frequented by tourists. However, the exchange rate at such places will not be the best. We advise you not to exchange money in the street so as to avoid any scams. If you do need to change money in the street, only exchange the minimum amount that you need for immediate use.