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Alfonso Tandazo is President and CEO at Surtrek Tour Operator. Surtrek Tour Operator is a well-established firm, specializing in custom-designed luxury tours in Ecuador, the Galapagos and throughout the rest of South America. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
8 doable travel destinations in Brazil

8 doable travel destinations in Brazil

ByAlfonso Tandazo April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

 Heavenly beaches, world-famous carnivals, and a treasure trove of pristine wildlife: Welcome to Brazil! A trip to South American…

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South American winter sports… in July?

South American winter sports… in July?

ByAlfonso Tandazo March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

South America is known for its tropical rainforests, sunny beaches, and iconic destinations like Machu Picchu and the Galapagos…

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Discover Bolivia’s most captivating destinations

Discover Bolivia’s most captivating destinations

ByAlfonso Tandazo February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Strikingly beautiful and mountainous, Bolivia literally takes your breath away the moment you touch down. Often dubbed the most…

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8 stunning Colombian travel spots for 2025

8 stunning Colombian travel spots for 2025

ByAlfonso Tandazo January 26, 2025February 22, 2025

If you’ve any preconceived notions about what Colombia is or isn’t, visiting this astonishing nation will throw you for…

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Chile for the discerning traveler

Chile for the discerning traveler

ByAlfonso Tandazo December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Ridiculously thin and unreasonably long, Chile stretches from the bellybutton of South America down to its big toe. Extending…

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Why use a tour operator company for your South America journey

Why use a tour operator company for your South America journey

ByAlfonso Tandazo November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Anyone who has tried knows that planning a journey in South America can be a daunting experience. Whether you…

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Peru’s Machu Picchu… and much more

Peru’s Machu Picchu… and much more

ByAlfonso Tandazo November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Visiting the Machu Picchu citadel in Peru is a transformative experience, blending introspection and awe. Believed by historians to…

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The Pantanal Wetlands: The Noah’s Ark of South America

The Pantanal Wetlands: The Noah’s Ark of South America

ByAlfonso Tandazo September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

The Pantanal?” people ask. Even many well-traveled adventurers are oblivious to what the Pantanal really is – despite it…

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Cartagena, Colombia: A sparkling Caribbean jewel

Cartagena, Colombia: A sparkling Caribbean jewel

ByAlfonso Tandazo August 28, 2024August 18, 2024

A vibrant city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Cartagena is known for its rich cultural heritage, colorful colonial architecture, thumping…

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Iguazu: putting Niagara and Victoria Falls to shame

Iguazu: putting Niagara and Victoria Falls to shame

ByAlfonso Tandazo July 21, 2024July 16, 2024

One of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World,” the jaw-dropping Iguazu Falls is an iconic spectacle straddling the…

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10 reasons to put Easter Island on your South American itinerary

10 reasons to put Easter Island on your South American itinerary

ByAlfonso Tandazo June 22, 2024June 16, 2024

One of the most remote spots on Earth, Easter Island is a tiny speck of land possessing more mystical…

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6 captivating destinations in South America’s Patagonia

6 captivating destinations in South America’s Patagonia

ByAlfonso Tandazo May 16, 2024May 16, 2024

Patagonia is so much more than the retailer selling puff jackets and down vests. Blanketing the southern tip of…

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11 magical highlights of Chile’s Atacama Desert

11 magical highlights of Chile’s Atacama Desert

ByAlfonso Tandazo April 20, 2024April 20, 2024

With its lunar landscapes, sense of ethereal wonder, and no shortage of outdoor excursions to be enjoyed, Chile’s Atacama…

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Quito, Ecuador: Home to stunning architectural design

Quito, Ecuador: Home to stunning architectural design

ByAlfonso Tandazo March 19, 2024March 21, 2024

Based on the hotels, fine dining, vibrant entertainment, and splendid architecture in the Ecuadorian capital, the American magazine Condé…

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7 top South American ‘MICE’ destinations

7 top South American ‘MICE’ destinations

ByAlfonso Tandazo February 28, 2024March 12, 2024

With its acronym “Meetings, Incentive Tourism, Conferences and Events,” MICE tourism — with its focus on the corporate market…

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7 captivating South American Carnival celebrations

7 captivating South American Carnival celebrations

ByAlfonso Tandazo January 21, 2024January 21, 2024

While it’s tempting to think of Carnival as South America’s version of Mardi Gras, the celebration is more like…

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