Exploring Central & South America

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 […]

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 […]