Exploring Central & South America

Although Peru has a strong indigenous population, the majority of Peruvians are Roman Catholics and it should therefore come as no surprise that Christmas celebrations in Peru are a big deal. With the first recorded Christmas celebrations taking place in Peru back in 1535, the country has a long and illustrious history of celebrating Christmas. […]

With average temperatures during the Holiday Season in Buenos Aires reaching 80°F you’ll be more likely to see Santa Claus walking around in a t-shirt and shorts than in a thick coat. Spending the Holidays in Buenos Aires is a great way to escape the winter blues, where you can enjoy a refreshing ice-cream while […]

Since the 1700s, Rio de Janeiro has hosted one of the biggest and most extravagant parties in the world. Carnival celebrations take place throughout South America and the world but with more than 2 million people on any one day celebrating Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, there is nowhere on the planet quite like it. If […]

Peninsula Valdes located on Argentina’s Atlantic coast is one of the country’s top wildlife destinations. The biggest draw to this nature reserve which was designated a World Heritage Site in 1999 by UNESCO is the opportunity and ease of seeing some of the largest marine animals in their natural environment. The 250 mile Peninsula Valdes […]

Named by the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan in 1520, the Tierra del Fuego has long attracted travelers to this remote and ominously named, ‘Land of Fire’. Situated at the southern tip of South America, the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego has become known for its unique climate, wildlife and spectacular landscapes. As the provincial capital […]

Patagonia in the south of Argentina is a hiker’s dream. From the zigzagging steeples of the mountains crowned with sparkling glaciers to raging waterfalls cascading into brilliantly blue glacial lakes, the hiking opportunities and unforgettable sights in Argentina’s Patagonia are simply endless. Hiking in Argentina’s Patagonia is one of the most spell-binding travel experiences with numerous […]

Patagonia is a wild land full of glaciers, imposing peaks and wildlife that have inspired travelers for years. Home to some of the world’s most dramatic scenery from the glaciers of El Calafate to the granite peaks of Torres del Paine, the wide open expanses of Argentina and Chile’s Patagonia are waiting to be explored. […]

Aside from the stunning scenery, plethora of wildlife and world of adventures, Costa Rica is also home to a thriving coffee industry. With its fertile landscapes and volcanic soils, the Central Valley was the birthplace of coffee in Costa Rica and it has developed into one of Costa Rica’s most important exports. Coffee in Costa […]

Set deep in the Costa Rican forest, on the banks of the Pacuare River just north of the Talamanca Mountains in Costa Rica,  is the stunning Pacuare Lodge. Recognized worldwide for its intimate setting, experiences and sustainability, Pacuare Lodge was recently added to the elite list of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World. Speaking […]