Exploring Central & South America

The Galapagos Islands are one of our favorite South American destinations not only due to their incredible natural diversity but also because they can be enjoyed all year-round! There is no ‘bad’ weather season to visit the Galapagos Islands as due to its equatorial location the weather makes it suitable to visit throughout the year […]

Inspired by BBC’s slideshow that features the world’s best beaches for wildlife we decided to highlight South America’s candidates as, it may not be surprising, but 3 out of the 5 featured wildlife beaches are actually located in the continent we’re located in! Very often when we speak about beaches with travelers it’s about the white, […]

The gateway to the Amazon Rainforest, the city of Manaus is located in Brazil’s largest state of Amazonas in the north of the country and on the confluence point of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões which form the Amazon River. Founded in the second half of the 17th Century, Manaus got its name due […]

The beautiful town of Cusco and the picturesque surroundings of the Sacred Valley once the home of the Incan Empire is one of the most popular destinations in Peru and South America and a perfect place to stay before visiting Machu Picchu. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historical capital of Peru, Cusco […]

‘Inca’, ‘The Inca’s’ those are the first thoughts many travelers have when you ask them about Peru’s history. The Inca culture is indeed one of South America’s most studied pre-Columbian cultures and one you will certainly hear about it during each and every day of your Peru vacation. Though the Incas are just one of […]

One of the most popular destinations in the world and one of the New7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu should not be missed off any South American travel itinerary. The popularity of the Inca Trail has led to travellers searching for the next route to reach Machu Picchu from Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The […]

We’ve just published our latest South America travel video about the diversity of the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s, that was created in corporation with Richard from The View South. To gather all the necessary footage, Richard spent a couple of days in the Sacred Valley area. The diversity of this Inca Valley is so […]

Officially known as the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas lies in the Peruvian Andes, about 10 miles north of the former Inca capital of Cusco. The historic gateway to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley draws many thousands of visitors each year, although many seem to pass through the valley quickly in order […]

More than 19 percent of Chile is protected by the government, ranking it among the most protected countries on earth. That listing includes 30 national parks, 38 national reserves and 11 natural monuments. Because of geographical location of the country a wide variety of landscapes can be found in Chile, from the Atacama Desert (world’s […]