Exploring Central & South America

Most visitors to Argentina dream about spending at least a few days in the country side during their stay and with historical farms or estancias across the country, the possibilities can seem endless. Let us help you out with this short guide to the most beautiful estancias in Buenos Aires and in Argentina.

San Isidro is a neighborhood to the south west of the historic centre of Lima, located on the Pacific coast. It’s one of the 43 districts in Lima province. As the wealthiest district in the whole of Peru and an important financial center, it’s a frequent destination for international visitors, especially those on business. This […]

Tango is synonymous with Buenos Aires. It drives its own tourist industry single handedly. The tango dancers here are the best in the world, and very fun to watch. So, when La Ventana invited us to come see one of the most popular tango shows in the city, we gratefully accepted, ready to see more […]

  If you are just coming to Peru for a vacation or with the express purpose of learning a new language, it always pays off to spend at least some time trying to brush up on your Spanish. With a very clear spoken Spanish tracing back to the original Castilian, it’s said to be more […]

We were wandering through the streets of La Serena, Chile hungry but unable to tear ourselves from the scenery or decide on a restaurant. Fortunately, as often happens in Chile, eager employees make that choice for you. Many times, you’ll see them in front of the restaurants, beckoning you to enjoy lunch with them and […]

The passport stamp. The ultimate souvenir and badge of honor for the traveler. Who knew stamp collections could be so fun? In South America, there are a few unique stamps that you’ll want to add to your wishlist.

Argentines love their street fairs and it’s easy to see why. The food, handicrafts, music and performances will keep you entertained for hours and planning your next visit before you leave. There are several popular ones in the city that happen every week, such as the San Telmo Antique Market or the Recoleta Artisans’ Market. […]

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established by the United Nations in 1972. With Peru’s incredible combination of important history and breathtaking nature, no fewer than 11 locations have so far made it on the list. Below are a […]

The Colca river, one of the sources of the Amazon, starts high up in the Andes and carves its way down towards the Pacific. About 100 miles northwest of Arequipa, the river created the Colca Canyon, described as the Valley of Wonders by Nobel Prize winning author Mario Vargas Llosa. Colca is one of the […]