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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.
5 surprising South American wildlife experiences

5 surprising South American wildlife experiences

ByAlfonso Tandazo July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Continuing a look at South American adventure experiences, here we take a look at travel experiences involving the wildlife…

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Top 10 South American adventure experiences

Top 10 South American adventure experiences

ByAlfonso Tandazo June 19, 2019June 28, 2019

When travelers think of adventure, we usually imagine deserts, snowcapped mountains and spectacular landscapes. If there’s a continent where…

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5 Andean cities for ‘living large’ in retirement

5 Andean cities for ‘living large’ in retirement

ByAlfonso Tandazo May 18, 2019May 18, 2019

South America’s Andean region is capturing the attention of expatriates in search of a place to spend their retirement….

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6 luxury adventure camps in South America

6 luxury adventure camps in South America

ByAlfonso Tandazo April 15, 2019April 15, 2019

The idea of luxury adventure camping is to get closer to the sheer beauty of nature in places with…

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The best times to visit the 4 amazing worlds of Ecuador

The best times to visit the 4 amazing worlds of Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo March 13, 2019March 13, 2019

So, just when is the best time to travel to Ecuador? Ask any tour operator in the country, and…

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5 South American foodie destinations worth sampling

5 South American foodie destinations worth sampling

ByAlfonso Tandazo February 16, 2019February 17, 2019

Though well known as an incredible cultural and adventure destination, South America’s reputation for fine cuisine is much less…

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10 surrealistic South American travel hotspots

10 surrealistic South American travel hotspots

ByAlfonso Tandazo January 14, 2019

Even after journeying to more than 110 countries, I continue to find that nothing has the potential to be…

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5 Colombian pueblos to visit before you die

5 Colombian pueblos to visit before you die

ByAlfonso Tandazo December 14, 2018September 15, 2021

When it comes to quaint colonial towns, Colombia is almost bursting at the seams. For the discerning traveler, this…

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Combining luxury and adventure with 5 South American tours

Combining luxury and adventure with 5 South American tours

ByAlfonso Tandazo November 16, 2018November 15, 2018

Upmarket travelers are combining of epic adventure activities with unrivaled comfort. By now it’s become clear that luxury travelers…

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5 charming colonial South America towns

5 charming colonial South America towns

ByAlfonso Tandazo October 22, 2018October 20, 2018

South America is almost bursting at the seams when it comes to quaint colonial towns, promising a window into…

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6 of the finest luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru

6 of the finest luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru

ByAlfonso Tandazo September 15, 2018November 19, 2018

The great Andean city of Cusco is an important stop on any trip to Peru, for the chance to…

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5 adventurous activities to enjoy on the Ecuadorian mainland

5 adventurous activities to enjoy on the Ecuadorian mainland

ByAlfonso Tandazo August 16, 2018

Did you know that, aside from the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is a wonderland for adventure activities and wildlife safaris,…

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5 considerations for hiking the Inca Trail

ByAlfonso Tandazo July 15, 2018July 19, 2018

At the top of the bucket lists of thousands of travelers around the world is hiking the Inca Trail…

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5 South American beaches you’ll absolutely love

ByAlfonso Tandazo June 15, 2018

Bathed by the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and by the Caribbean Sea, South America can boast…

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5 qualities of an Ecuadorian Amazon eco-lodge

ByAlfonso Tandazo May 17, 2018

Some destinations are simply amazing, offering us unique and sublime moments. An eco-lodge in the Amazonian jungle is one…

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5 of the greatest manta ray diving sites in the Americas

ByAlfonso Tandazo April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

Those people who have dived alongside a giant manta ray — witnessing its gentle, elegant and avian-like motions —…

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