Our Readers' Favorite Islands in Mexico and Central and South America of 2025

"This remote volcanic archipelago about 600 miles off Ecuador’s Pacific coast is celebrated for unparalleled biodiversity, ecosystems found nowhere else, and important scientific history. A long-running reader favorite and WBA Hall of Fame honoree, it’s a photographer’s dream where visitors encounter endemic species such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies; many travelers spend their time exploring on foot and by boat, describing the nature as transformative and each day an adventure." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines