generated: '2026-07-18'
method: searched
source: https://api-docs.despegar.com/docs/general-information
test_live_separation:
  model: separate-api-keys
  notes: A distinct, active API key is issued for the test environment vs. production; the same x-apikey header carries whichever key.
environments:
- name: Sandbox
  base_url: https://api-dev.despegar.com/v3
- name: UAT
  base_url: https://apis-uat.despegar.com/v3
- name: Production
  base_url: https://api.despegar.com/v3
simulation:
- parameter: test_case
  in: query
  notes: Some reference operations expose a test_case query parameter to drive scripted scenarios in the test environment.
- operation: triggerReschedulingMock
  spec: openapi/despegar-aftersales-openapi.json
  notes: Aftersales exposes a rescheduling trigger mock to simulate rescheduling events in test.
constraints:
- Searches for dates earlier than the current date are not allowed.
test_values:
  notes: Despegar does not publish static magic test cards/tokens; test data is bound to the sandbox key and returned by the availability services (encrypted choice_id / prebook context).