Today, we are witnessing a transformation in the way people travel. Exploring a destination is no longer limited to touring its main attractions or accumulating photographs; we increasingly seek to get closer to its culture, understand its dynamics, and connect with the people who bring it to life. Travel is starting to be valued not only for the places we visit, but for the experiences we live and what we take away from them.   According to The Latam Experiences Traveler report—conducted by Arival and Phocuswright in collaboration with Civitatis—this shift in traveler expectations explains why experiential tourism is establishing itself as one of the key drivers of travel in Latin America, a region where cultural richness and biodiversity offer countless opportunities to discover each destination from a closer, more authentic perspective.   From an analytical and business standpoint, this shift responds to a market demand to move beyond generic offerings. In an environment saturated with standardized options, the value proposition for operators, hotel chains, and travel agents no longer rests solely on physical infrastructure or traditional amenities. The competitive edge has shifted toward the ability to curate memorable experiences: from culinary workshops using local ingredients to guided tours led by residents of the