Exploring Central & South America

Christmas in Peru: Gourmet food & Inca wonders With the first recorded Christmas celebrations in Peru taking place in 1535, the country has a long and illustrious history of celebrating Christmas. Spend Christmas in the capital city of Lima known as, the City of Kings, where at about 10PM on Christmas Eve, the churches around […]

Best eco-lodges in South America’s top wildlife destinations When it comes to sustainable places to stay, South America is a wonderland of comfortable and just downright beautiful eco-lodges. With arguably the widest variety of eco-lodges in the world, these 5 exclusive lodges aren’t just a place to rest your head at night, but their unique […]

Rincón del Socorro: Tradition & Wildlife in Esteros del Ibera The Rincón del Socorro Lodge was built in 1896 in classic Spanish style architecture and is the best and most luxurious eco-estancia in the Esteros del Ibera wetland area in north eastern Argentina. Loosely based on the concept of a traditional Argentine estancia (ranch) the […]

Refúgio Ecológico Caiman: The gateway to the Pantanal Located in Brazil’s southern Pantanal wetlands, the Caiman Ecological Refuge is a stunning eco-pioneering lodge. Established in 1985 as the first eco-tourism project in the southern region of the Pantanal. The Refúgio Ecológico Caiman Lodge combines the beauty of the surrounding nature and local culture. Featuring two lodges, […]

Finch Bay Eco Hotel: Relaxation & Wildlife in the Galapagos Named after the famous Darwin’s Finches, the charming Finch Bay Eco Hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the beach on the Galapagos Island of Santa Cruz. The hotel enjoys a quiet location offering privacy, natural surroundings and superb attention to detail service. There […]

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica: Jungle Chic in the Peru’s Amazon The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is situated in the heart of a 17,000 hectare private ecological reserve on the banks of the Madre de Dios River. Located adjacent to the lush Tambopata National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, the Reserva Amazonica Lodge is the definition of jungle […]

Anavilhanas Lodge: Luxury in the Brazilian Amazon The Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is the Brazilian Amazon’s most stylish accommodation. Surrounded by untouched rainforest on the banks of the Rio Negro, the lodge is tucked away among the islands of the Anavilhanas Archipelago. Rich in animal and plant life, the reserve area around the Anavilhanas Lodge is a designated […]

Chile’s top travel destinations With the mighty Andes, stunning Pacific coastline, the highest, driest desert on the planet, turquoise mountain lakes, massive glaciers, rolling vineyards and the remote Easter Island; Chile has a mind-blowing combination of landscapes and experiences. Legend in Chile has it that once god had finished creating the heavens and the Earth, […]

Get adventurous in Chile’s Lake District Traveling along the winding roads of Chile’s Lake District passing snow-capped volcanoes, lush green valleys and shimmering lakes, this is one of South America’s most picturesque areas. Located two-thirds of the way down the country and consisting of 3 main national parks, the Lake District in Chile is the […]