2024 ATDI Exploration: Latin America & the Caribbean

The Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI) is a global ranking from the Adventure Travel Trade Association and George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies (GW IITS) that assesses adventure tourism competitiveness of countries around the globe.

The ATDI ranks countries in 9 categories:

1. Sustainable Development
2. Safety
3. Health
4. Climate Resiliance
5. Natural Resources
6. Cultural Resources
7. Entrepreneurship
8. Infrastructure
9. Image

This report specifically focuses on countries in Latin America and the Caribbean—a region renowned for its rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and adventure travel potential. With varied performance across the ATDI’s nine pillars, this region presents a diverse landscape of opportunities and challenges. By drawing on ATDI rankings, regional comparisons, and expert analysis, the report explores the adventure tourism competitiveness of key emerging and developing economies in the region, spotlighting both their strengths and the areas where strategic improvement could unlock greater growth.
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For more information about the ATDI, including previous reports and all of the data sets, visit www.adventureindex.travel.