If you’ve any preconceived notions about what Colombia is or isn’t, visiting this astonishing nation will throw you for a loop. Once associated with the drug trade and violent cartels, Colombia and its old Hollywood images are giving way to a country that’s ideal for learning salsa, exploring colonial cities, and swimming with dolphins. Though […]
Chile for the discerning traveler
Ridiculously thin and unreasonably long, Chile stretches from the bellybutton of South America down to its big toe. Extending over 2,600 miles (4,200 km), this land of contrasts offers plenty of choices. Chile’s breathtaking landscapes come in every taste, from the aridness of the world’s driest desert to the frigidity of Patagonian glaciers, from timeless […]
Why use a tour operator company for your South America journey
Anyone who has tried knows that planning a journey in South America can be a daunting experience. Whether you aim to take part in a Brazilian carnaval or just lay back and enjoy an enriching Galapagos cruise, countless aspects are involved in traveling around this vast, mainly Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking continent. So, when arranging your […]
Peru’s Machu Picchu… and much more
Visiting the Machu Picchu citadel in Peru is a transformative experience, blending introspection and awe. Believed by historians to be a sacred site where Incas connected with the divine, for the visitor too, the “Lost City” evokes a spiritual sense within even the most agnostic. The palpable experience and feeling of stepping back in time […]
The Pantanal Wetlands: The Noah’s Ark of South America
The Pantanal?” people ask. Even many well-traveled adventurers are oblivious to what the Pantanal really is – despite it being the largest tropical wetland on earth, bigger than the UK. Once called “Brazil’s Best Keep Secret,” for only about 10 years have tourists been visiting this wellspring of biodiversity in any numbers. Fortunately, though, it’s […]
Cartagena, Colombia: A sparkling Caribbean jewel
A vibrant city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Cartagena is known for its rich cultural heritage, colorful colonial architecture, thumping nightlife, captivating festivals, and dazzling beaches. The sum of these qualities has undoubtedly made the city the most desired destination in Colombia for decades; indeed, it’s an almost mandatory South American travel destination. To give discerning […]