The cruise industry is struggling amid its third consecutive year of decline after a decade of growth. 

The country is shifting gears to focus on the tourism industry in order to strengthen the economy.

Puerto Williams, the southernmost settlement on Navarino Island, Chile faces the Beagle Channel. The town has an apocalyptic feel, with many unnamed streets, as a forgotten land.

The National Secretary of Tourism recently opened a theme park which strives to recreate the Jesuit path in Paraguay.  

Hotels in Panama and Costa Rica progress during times of uncertainty, looking forward to renovations and renewal. 

Following a year-long trend from 2015, tourism levels remained high for the month of January in Uruguay. 

Tourism tycoons are gearing up for the high volume season, standing to make millions. 

Peru joins the list of countries warning its citizens in regard to the recent outbreak of the Zika Virus in Central and South America.  

One thousand foreign athletes are set to participate in the event, which will generate an estimated  $3.9 million in commercial revenue.

The revitalization of the historic center of Puerto Plata is set to restart. The company Constructora Global began again the renovation and revitalization of the historic district after work had been stopped since November 2015.