Exploring Central & South America

Relax in Rio de Janeiro this summer Thanks to the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, there is a Visa Waiver only between June 1st, 2016 and September 18th, 2016 for nationals of the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan. With no proof of an Olympic Games ticket needed, you can take full advantage of traveling to […]

The Best Wildlife Destinations in South America With some of the remotest corners of the world, South America has some of the best wildlife destinations in the world. Year after year perseverant travelers grab their cameras and binoculars before traveling to South America to seek out the much sought after wildlife in the some of […]

Birdwatching in Colombia’s Coffee Region Hidden between the towering peaks of the Andes is Colombia’s Coffee Region. While the main highlight of the Coffee Triangle is of course its world-renowned coffee, it is also one of the top locations in the world to go bird watching. With 20% of all bird species residing in Colombia, […]

The unspoiled wetlands of Esteros del Ibera One of the best detours you can make while traveling in Argentina is to Esteros del Ibera. While second to the Pantanal as the largest wetland area in the world, the Ibera Wetlands are just as stunning and diverse as those found in its Brazilian neighbor. This uncrowded […]

Peninsula Valdes’ mighty marine wildlife The 250 mile long stretch of the Peninsula Valdes coastline is one of the top wildlife destinations in Argentina. From lethargic elephant seals and rare Southern Right Whales to adorable penguins and acrobatic dolphins; Peninsula Valdes is one of the most important areas in South America for marine mammals and birds. […]

An unmissable wildlife adventure in the Pantanal Located in the southwest of Brazil, the Pantanal is the world’s largest freshwater wetland. Less glamorously known as the ‘World’s Swamp’, the 81,080 square miles of wetland is 10 times larger than the Florida Everglades and is a similar size to the country of Portugal. As one of […]

Awe-inspiring biodiversity in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands Visiting the Galapagos is an extremely special experience not only because of the diversity of wildlife on offer or, its history as the inspiration behind Charles Darwin’s ‘Theory of Evolution’ but; instead of staying in hotels, you’ll travel around and stay on beautiful vessels. Sitting right on the equator, there […]

The quintessential Amazon experience in Brazil & Peru Crossing into 9 different countries in South America and covering approximately 2.5 million square miles, the Amazon Rainforest is a haven for wildlife. Home to 33% of the world’s wildlife, whether you travel to the Amazon during the rainy season or the dry season  you’ll be sure to […]

Discover the best of northern Brazil Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia is where the seemingly opposite, classic Portuguese architecture and vibrant African culture collide to create a fascinating and truly unique blend.  This special melting pot of culture, architecture and traditions come together in the jewel-box of the colonial city of Salvador de Bahia. Here, […]