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13. Panama - Number of tourists: 2.11 million.

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Panama - At the Biodiversity Museum, designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, visitors will find one of the finest exhibits of natural history. A botanical garden surrounds the museum, and offers spectacular views of Panama Bay.

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12. Jamaica - Number of tourists: 2.12 million.

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Jamaica - If you choose to go to the birthplace of reggae music, you can't miss the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park. This stunning place offers incredible views of mountains, waterfalls, jungle, exotic animals, and plants.

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11. Costa Rica - Number of tourists: 2.66 million.

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Costa Rica - Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano National Park is among the country's most spectacular sites. Though the volcano hasn't erupted since 2010, it remains listed as active.

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10. Uruguay - Number of tourists: 2.77 million.

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Uruguay - If sustainable tourism and secluded places are your thing, make Cabo Polonio your next destination. This fishing village is accessible only by Jeep or horseback, and is surrounded by protected dunes and forests, giving it a rugged, untouched feel.

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9. Colombia - Number of tourists: 2.98 million.

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Colombia - In the country's Coffee Triangle, at the foot of the Los Nevados National Natural Park, you'll find an impressive system of hot springs in Santa Rosa de Cabal.

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8. Peru - Number of tourists: 3.46 million.

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Peru - Machu Picchu's incredible mastery of engineering and architecture is a must-see. And if you have the opportunity, you should book a trip that takes you to the Huayna Picchu summit, standing at about 2,720 m (8,900 ft).

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7. Cuba - Number of tourists: 3.49 million.

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Cuba - The city of Trinidad has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its fascinating colonial architecture, churches, manor houses, squares, and cobblestone streets.

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6. Puerto Rico - Number of tourists: 3.54 million.

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Puerto Rico - The area in and around Guánica offers plenty of mangroves and crystal-clear waters, perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

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5. Chile - Number of tourists: 4.48 million.

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Chile - One of the houses where the great Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, lived is located in Isla Negra, just south of Valparaíso. Here you'll find plenty of information about his life and work via craft stalls, local shops, murals, and monuments.

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4. Dominican Republic - Number of tourists: 5.6 million.

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Dominican Republic - The southeastern Península de Samaná boasts some of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever see.

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3. Argentina - Number of tourists: 5.74 million.

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Argentina - Perito Moreno Glacier stands at a whopping 60 m (165 ft) and extends for 5 km (3.1 miles) in width. Additionally, the glacier's rupture takes place between two and four years, a phenomenon that can be watched from boardwalks located about 400 m away.

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2. Brazil - Number of tourists: 6.31 million.

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Brazil - Obviously you have to go up to the top of the Corcovado for an up-close view of the Christ the Redeemer statue. It's without a doubt the best view of Rio de Janeiro.

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1. Mexico - Number of tourists: 32.09 million.

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Mexico - The archaeological park of Teotihuacan has impressive structures consisting mainly of the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, 66 m (216 ft) and 43 m (140 ft) high respectively. The structures date back to 1 CE.

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Looking into the future -

International visitors to Latin America are estimated to reach 79 million by 2020 and a whopping 110 million by 2030!

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