Exploring Central & South America

For many travelers looking to explore South America for the first time, Peru and especially Machu Picchu is at the top of the list. As well as seeing Peru’s obvious natural and historical wonders, South America offers an incredible mix of destinations to explore, each offering a different experience. Combining certain destinations with a trip […]

Traveling through the multiple climates and landscapes of Latin America can present you with a packing nightmare. Weather-wise, a multi-country trip in Latin America can mean you end up needing suitable clothing for hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, warm clothing for exploring Patagonia as well as swimwear for the golden beaches of Rio de […]

Colombia has a natural and cultural diversity matched by very few countries. Boasting all the allure of South America and more, with breath-taking landscapes and authentic, cultural experiences, Colombia has become South America’s phoenix from the flames. Moving with travel trends, recognizing the incredible rebirth of Colombia and meeting the needs of our travelers, we […]

Famous for their sea turtle conservation work, Costa Rica is a haven for these beautiful creatures to come ashore and lay their eggs. Having been on earth for more than 100 million years, unfortunately their numbers are declining at an alarming rate. Costa Rica is considered the birthplace of eco-tourism and its protected Pacific and […]

The mysterious faces and symbols found at the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru are extremely intriguing. Not only do they shed a unique light on the Inca civilization and culture but they are also not very obvious if you do not know what you are looking for. Every day thousands of travelers […]

Fusing the Latin atmosphere with French design, Buenos Aires is the unique and unpretentiously chic capital of Argentina. Divided into 48 neighborhoods (‘barrios‘) each area of Buenos Aires has something special to offer. Whether playing an important role in the history of the country or being a prime example of the Porteño spirit, the Buenos Aires neighborhoods will treat […]

With stunning golden beaches and the samba rhythms to keep you occupied in Rio de Janeiro, exploring outside of the city can come as a welcome change of scenery. Traveling just over 35 miles from Rio de Janeiro and nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, in the valley of the Quitandinha […]

As a general rule, Latin America’s seasons are the opposite of North America’s meaning during the spring vacation period in the Northern Hemisphere, it will be fall in Latin America. This is by no means a disadvantage as with clearer skies, milder temperatures, fewer travelers and greater availability of accommodation, you will be able to […]

In our final blog article from this month’s series on the best wildlife destinations in Latin America for 2015, we will be looking at the plethora of wildlife activities in Latin America that will keep you more than entertained in these fascinating destinations. Whether exploring the Amazon wildlife in the evening or horseback riding through […]