Exploring Central & South America

Rio de Janeiro’s ideal coastal location offering an abundance of fresh fish and seafood has attracted a number of high quality chefs producing ethnically diverse cuisine, creating an outstanding culinary scene. With hundreds of award-winning restaurants and innovative chefs in Rio de Janeiro, the city is drawing a dazzling fusion of dishes from all over […]

Since its conception in the early 20th Century, the Samba rhythms have captivated Brazilians, Cariocas (Rio de Janeiro locals) and travelers alike. With the music and dance derived from it spreading throughout the world, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro have become famous for this cultural contribution to the world. Part thanks to the world-famous Rio […]

The famous Inca Trail leading to the spectacular archaeological site of Machu Picchu is one of the most challenging yet rewarding ways to reach the Inca Citadel. Taking 4 days to walk the 26 mile-long Inca Trail, hiking between 6 and 9 hours a day, crossing 3 mountain passes and reaching a maximum altitude of […]

A travel bucket list would not be complete without a trip to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, which is possibly one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. It is not only the 15th century site and its Inca architecture which gives the destination its deserved place on our Best Trips in Latin America […]

As Argentina’s largest natural reserve and the second-largest body of fresh water after the Pantanal in Brazil, the Esteros del Ibera wetlands are a haven for wildlife spotting and outdoor activities. Just as diverse as the wildlife on display, there are a number of unforgettable ways to see the wild animals in their natural habitat […]

Although Esteros del Ibera has not been on the top of the list for travel destinations in Argentina, it is without a doubt one of the most stunning and naturally vibrant areas in Latin America. This fairly impenetrable wilderness has allowed the area to remain uncrowded, turning it into an iconic wildlife sanctuary. The stunning […]

Having celebrated being included in National Geographic Traveler’s world’s Best Trips for 2015, we explored the Best Trips in Latin America for 2015 in our last travel blog article. From experiencing the Rio de Janeiro Carnival to staying at a spectacular eco-lodge in the Brazilian Amazon, here’s what to look forward to when exploring our […]

Inspired by National Geographic Traveler naming our Esteros del Ibera tours in their Best Trips in Latin America for 2015, we have brought together some of our favorite destinations in Latin America to make our own list. Whether it’s exploring the volcanic mountains of Arenal in Costa Rica or experiencing sunrise at Machu Picchu, these […]

Traveling is tough on electronics, and it’s phones and cameras that seem to have the hardest time. That’s no surprise – we carry them everywhere, in all kinds of conditions, from hiking the Inca Trail to exploring the Brazilian Amazon. This makes it all too easy for them to get dropped, knocked or drowned just when we need […]