MJS Travel and Tourism · Custom Latin America travel

See Latin America like a local, not a tourist.

Immersive, hassle-free trips planned by a fluent Spanish speaker who has lived in South America. You get the culture, the food and the places that matter. We handle the details.

🗣️ Fluent Spanish 🌎 Lived in South America 🎓 BYU degrees in Latin American Studies & Spanish ✈️ Based in the USA, planning trips worldwide
Why MJS Travel

Cultural know-how you can't get from a booking site

I'm Mason Smith. I've lived in Chile, spent time in Argentina, and speak Spanish fluently from years of immersion and formal study. I plan trips the way I'd want to travel: respectful, connected to the culture, and free of tourist traps.

Bachelor's, Latin American StudiesBrigham Young University
Bachelor's, Spanish StudiesBrigham Young University
Minor, Global Business & LiteracyBrigham Young University
Global Business CertificateBYU Marriott School of Business

Language without barriers

I can communicate with hotels, guides and drivers in Spanish on your behalf, and help you sort things out if plans change.

Real cultural insight

Customs, etiquette, what to eat, and what to skip, so you travel with confidence and respect.

Hassle-free planning

Flights, stays, transfers and activities organized into one clear itinerary built around you.

Trips

What we plan

Latin America is our specialty, but we're happy to plan your next trip wherever it takes you.

Custom Latin America journeys

Fully personalized trips through Mexico, Central and South America, from Patagonian landscapes and Andean ruins to Caribbean beaches and city food scenes. Built around your interests, pace and budget.

Cruises

The right ship, cabin and itinerary, with excursions and pre- and post-cruise stays planned.

Family & group trips

Reunions, multi-family vacations and group travel, coordinated so everyone gets where they need to be.

Honeymoons & couples

Romantic getaways with memorable stays and experiences, planned so you can just enjoy each other.

Travel anywhere

Europe, the US, or somewhere you've always dreamed of. If you want to go, we'll help you get there.

Destinations

Where Latin America can take you

A few of the places we love to plan. Don't see yours? Ask.

ChileArgentinaPeruBrazilMexicoCosta RicaColombiaEcuador & GalápagosUruguayPatagoniaThe Caribbean
How it works

From first idea to wheels up

01
Free consultation

Tell me where you're dreaming of going, who's coming and what kind of trip you want.

02
Your custom plan

I put together a proposed itinerary with options that fit your style and budget.

03
We book it

Once you're happy, I handle the bookings and send you one clear itinerary.

04
Travel with support

Questions before or during the trip? You have someone to call who speaks the language.

Plan your trip

Book a free consultation

Share a few details and I'll reach out to set up a time to talk. No obligation.

Free, no-obligation consultation