Exploring Central & South America

A cosmopolitan experience in Santiago de Chile Chile’s capital city of Santiago de Chile has one of the most spectacular settings of any city in the world. Through the gaps between the modern and traditional buildings of central Santiago, you can catch glimpses of the mighty Andean peaks that watch over the city. This surprising, […]

Discover the mysteries of the remote Easter Island One of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, Easter Island which is also known as Rapa Nui has for centuries fascinated all those who have visited this secluded island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Situated some 2,300 miles west of Chile and 1,100 […]

Explore the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert Home to one of the most unique and spectacular landscapes in the world, the Atacama Desert will not disappoint. For those travelers wishing they could travel to another planet but don’t want to wait around for space travel to develop, the 40,000 square mile desert in northern […]

See the mighty granite peaks of Torres del Paine The Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most visited and well-known destinations in Chile and rightly so. Rugged, hard to reach, windswept and the wild expanse of the Torres del Paine National Park provide a dramatic and unforgettable adventure. Often referred to as […]

Visiting South America during the northern hemisphere’s summer months is a good a time as any to explore the magic of the region. Considered the off-season in South America, in many ways it is even more favorable to travel to South America during its winter months than during its hot, high season. Generally speaking, you’ll […]

Stare in wonder at Iguazu Falls this summer Standing at the center of the amphitheater of Iguazu’s cascading waterfalls is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring sights and experiences. Iguazu sits within a huge national park teeming with flora and fauna and is made up of 275 separate waterfalls on the border between Argentina and […]

A cosmopolitan summer in Buenos Aires Following the visit of President Obama to Argentina at the end of March 2016, the US$160 Reciprocity Fee that was previously charged to US passport holders has since been eliminated. This summer is the perfect time to explore the seductive and invigorating city of Buenos Aires. The capital of Argentina […]

A fairytale summer vacation in Cartagena Cartagena de Indias on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast is one of the easiest cities to fall in love with this summer. Its colorful colonial architecture, charming cobblestone streets, flower filled balconies and energetic Colombian-Caribbean culture makes for the perfect escape in South America. The UNESCO-protected historic center of Cartagena flows […]

An awe-inspiring summer at Machu Picchu Traveling to Machu Picchu during the summer vacation corresponds to the region’s dry season. You’ll be treated to dry, sunny days to bask in the glory of one of South America’s most iconic destinations. As the most well-known archaeological site in the Americas, the ancient Inca citadel of Machu […]