Mexico and Central and South America
Agency: Azul Latin America (azullatinamerica.com)
English expat and former tour guide Steven Chew relies on his insider access to create bespoke experiences for each guest—from helicopter safaris to chef-prepared dinners. Personal connections lead him to remarkable private houses and estancias across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, and Uruguay.
Top property: Relais Solar
A five-bedroom colonial house in the Santa Teresa district of Rio, surrounded by a 21,000-square-foot garden with a pool and bungalow. From $1,250/night.
Agency: Costa Vallarta Boutique Villas (costavallartaboutiquevillas.com)
With only 16 villas around Puerto Vallarta, the agency can deliver a very high level of personal attention, crafting excursions that could include anything from aerial sightseeing tours to a guided ramble through a nearby jungle.
Top property: Casa Tabachin
A four-bedroom house on a cobblestoned path, with original paintings by celebrated Mexican artists (Manuel Felguerez, Alejandro Colunga), two cooks, a housekeeper, and a handyman. From $700/night.
Agency: Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations (cabovillas.com)
Specializing in vacations in and around Los Cabos, the company organizes private-jet charters to Cabo; arranges in-villa yoga and Pilates classes; and hires babysitters or coordinates kids-friendly activities on nearby beaches.
Top property: Villa Cortez
A 4,000-square-foot oceanfront estate with five bedrooms (each with its own patio), a waterfall pool, Jacuzzi, and unmatched views of the Sea of Cortés. From $2,000/night.
Agency: Exsus Travel (exsus.com)
This company has dozens of villas and private houses across Argentina, Belize, Brazil, and Peru, many of which adhere to an eco-friendly philosophy. A number of property owners rely on solar power, recycled water, and locally sourced organic food, and the agency also contributes to charities in local communities.
Top property: Villa Galapagos
A three-bedroom estate on Santa Cruz Island with steam room and sauna; comes with a dedicated naturalist guide who can design custom itineraries. From $10,500/night.
Agency: Private World (privateworldvillas.com)
Drawing from the discerning taste of its owners—former British Vogue writer Ian Holmes and restaurateur/gallery owner Meryanne Loum-Martin—this London-based company selects sites for their privacy, style, and individuality. The new Rad Pads collection highlights the region's top "design villas."
Top property: Villa Lunatica
North of Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park, the sleek oceanside villa has three bedrooms, two kitchens, and a freshwater infinity pool. From $550/night.
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My wife and i eloped to puerto vallarta and the guy running this site helped in a lot of ways beyond just booking us a villa. He had some great pointers and advice which helped us get our wedding off without too much issue - despite our planning for trouble with all the family we had come down to meet us.
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