On a Latin Routes fam trip, We Do Travel's David McKerry got the chance to rewrite his A Team-inspired preconceptions of Latin America, and now encourages other agents to bump the region up their customers' lists
"I had a preconceived idea—based mainly from watching The A-Team in the 80s—that Latin America was dangerous, inhospitable, and expensive. So it was never a destination I actively encouraged or promoted. All that changed when, in early 2024, I was invited to Peru on the Latin Routes Training Academy.
"[Latin America] was never a destination that I actively encouraged or promoted. All that changed..."
"Exploring Lima on day one, we found stunning coastal routes, modern architecture, baroque churches, amazing cuisine, some really spectacular rooftop bars in Miraflores, and the amazing art of Barranco.
"We found friendly faces, welcoming locals, and a city that was so different to what I expected."
"On the second night came my surprise highlight when a handful of agents took a midnight stroll down Bulevar San Ramon, also known as Pizza Street! With its rainbow umbrellas hanging from above and every bar filled with people enjoying local life, it was here I fell in love with the culture. With typical Latin American music playing everywhere we went, I loved seeing couples getting on the dance floor, doing the marinera (or its modern equivalent), friends getting together with their pisco sours, and a culture of happiness, inclusion and dance.
"I loved seeing couples getting on the dance floor, doing the marinera (or its modern equivalent), friends getting together with their pisco sours, and a culture of happiness, inclusion and dance."
"The flight to Cusco was awe-inspiring, with its backdrop of the Andes. From here we visited llamas, took the most incredible train I've ever been on, and of course I will never forget the absolute wonder of Machu Picchu. Four days after arriving in Lima, I was hooked — I vowed to see more.
"In November last year, I took an amazing trip to the end of the world in Ushuaia, Argentina. The Tierra del Fuego National Park is stunning with its dramatic landscape of forests, mountains and lakes. It’s also home to the gateway to Antarctica.
"If Latin America isn't on your, or your customers’ list, bump it up — you might just love it too!"
"If Latin America isn't on your, or your customers’ list, bump it up — you might just love it too!"
David McKerry is the owner of We Do Travel.
