Exploring Central & South America

♦ Please include a brief introduction about yourself, your position and Hotel Tamarindo Diria. My name is Kathya Porras and I’m the Tour & Travel Sales Manager at the Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort located in Tamarindo in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. I graduated from University with a degree in Hotel Operations and […]

A Costa Rican Christmas and New Year is full of Latin American flavor however as with everything, the Holiday celebrations are done in a special ‘Pura Vida’ and Tico way. December marks the start of the festivals and celebrations that run all the way through to the New Year and it is therefore vital you […]

Traveling to Costa Rica for Christmas and New Year’s Eve will leave you with the difficult task of finding a better place to spend the festivities next year. The festive mood, sun-kissed beaches and warm temperatures create an infectious atmosphere of relaxation and fun for your special end of year getaway. Christmas and New Year is a time […]

We know it’s only the end of August and that it’s 17 weeks until Christmas but that’s just another 120 sleeps! As you bask in the closing days of summer, thoughts of the approaching Polar Vortex ridden winter will begin to have you shivering in your seat. Although the thoughts of Christmas & New Year’s […]

With the sea and beaches of Rio de Janeiro taking the majority of the fame with those visiting this magical city; the mountains of Rio sit quietly in the background. However, the Carioca landscape has been shaped and inspired from the highest mountain in the city down to the golden sands of Rio’s famous beaches. Rio de Janeiro has a spectacular cityscape and […]

As you’ll come to realize very shortly after arriving in Rio de Janeiro, life and the atmosphere of this magical city revolves around its beaches. Having a free day in Rio de Janeiro is essential to your experience of discovering the beach-culture of this magical city and enjoying some relaxing inspiration on one of Rio’s […]

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is typically a “must do” experience for visitors to Peru, and it’s no surprise that the Peruvian authorities have limited the number of places available, and require hikers to work with an authorized tour company. While the better tour operators provide everything you need in terms of accommodation, food […]

The Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls is no less breath-taking than the Argentinean side and you may consider staying overnight on the Brazilian side having explored and stayed on the Argentinean side. There is no getting away from the beauty of Iguazu and marveling at its sheer power, however, you may begin to wonder if there […]

Having decided on the best time for you to travel to the Brazilian Amazon, all that’s left is to begin getting excited for the sheer range of wildlife you are about to encounter. With 40,000 plant species, 3,000 freshwater fish species and more than 370 types of reptiles among many others there are some of […]