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6 luxury adventure camps in South America

By Alfonso Tandazo on Apr 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Bolivia, Camping, Chile, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The idea of luxury adventure camping is to get closer to the sheer beauty of nature in places with very little infrastructure, while at the same time enjoying world-class service in the most comfortable digs. The posh term “glamping” (short for glamorous camping) has turned off some adventurers who might otherwise appreciate the experience itself. Despite […]

The best luxury travel experiences in Bolivia

By Simon Williams on Apr 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bolivia, Camping, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

Wild, untouched and still decidedly off-the-beaten-track, the appeal of travel in Bolivia is gradually growing to match its most-visited Andean neighbour, Peru. Boasting some of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in Latin America, cloud forests, deserts, volcanoes and the Amazon basin – this superbly diverse country has much to explore. Undoubtedly at a much earlier […]

10 surrealistic South American travel hotspots

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jan 14, 2019 in Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America

Even after journeying to more than 110 countries, I continue to find that nothing has the potential to be as life-altering as a remarkable travel experience. Though we all learn and grow on every trip we take, occasionally there’s a truly unique moment, a special circumstance or a distinctive sight that changes a seemingly simple […]

Combining luxury and adventure with 5 South American tours

By Alfonso Tandazo on Nov 16, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Upmarket travelers are combining of epic adventure activities with unrivaled comfort. By now it’s become clear that luxury travelers are no longer satisfied with routine sightseeing, perhaps returning to their hotel for a massage. More and more it’s about “experiential travel”. Upscale vacationers seek to participate in unforgettable activities, getting out and about for a […]

Where to see amazing wildlife in Latin America

By Thomas Ryves on Oct 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Camping, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America

Latin America abounds with all manner of fascinating wildlife species, from tree-dwelling monkeys and birds of paradise in an array of colours to rare marine creatures like the pink dolphin and land-based ones like the elusive jaguar and the famous camelids of Latin America: vicunas. Sloths, Costa Rica Sloths, found in the Monteverde Cloud Forest […]

Discover the ‘camels of the New World’

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jun 19, 2017 in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Regions, South America

When thinking about the Andes, many people picture snow-capped mountains, vast green plains, indigenous peoples …and herds of llamas. And yes, these are some of the main characteristics of the mountainous South American region – including those llamas. In fact, American llamas – and their close cousins (alpacas, guanacos and vicunas) – inhabit the immense […]

Top 7 hotels in Bolivia… ‘the rooftop of the world’

By Alfonso Tandazo on Mar 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Bolivia, Hotels, Regions, South America

Strikingly beautiful and mountainous, Bolivia has been dubbed the “rooftop of the world” due to the dizzyingly high altitudes of most of its Andean cities – altitudes that can literally take your breath away the moment you touch down. Because of these extraordinary mountainous landscapes and thick Amazonian jungles, European contact with Bolivia was impeded, […]

7 magical places to watch the sunset in Latin America

By Simon Williams on Jan 11, 2017 in Antarctic, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Regions, South America

Latin America boasts some of the worlds most postcard worthy beaches, particularly in Brazil and Costa Rica. As top honeymoon destinations, they wouldn’t be complete without some truly magical sunsets, and both offer them almost every night of the year. However, these aren’t the only two places to consider if you’re in search of the […]

4 mythological destinations in Latin America

By Zach Smith on Sep 14, 2015 in Attractions, Bolivia, Central America, Ecuador, Going Out, Guatemala, Peru, Regions, South America

Visitors come to Latin America looking for incredible scenery. Long before globetrotting travelers came to snap photographs, the following destinations all inspired local legends. When you visit, you will share in the awe that the indigenous people felt for the unknowable depths of the nearby lakes, valleys, and volcanoes. Lake Titicaca, Peru Visitors will find […]

A first-timer’s guide to Latin America

By Nick Van Gruisen on Jul 31, 2014 in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, Peru, Regions, South America

With the World Cup in Brazil, all eyes have been on Latin America. Here is our guide for those planning their first tailor-made holiday to this incredible continent for the first time. We’d like to experience as many highlights as possible, but don’t want to spend half the time travelling. Where would you recommend we […]

Top 10 places to see the stars

By Tom Marchant on Jul 31, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, China, Europe, Indonesia, Namibia, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Sweden, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide

Minimal light pollution, meteors streaking across the sky and the glow of the Milky Way. The dark skies as nature intended are becoming rarer, but as soon as you step out of the luminous cities and into the wilderness, you won’t believe your eyes as you take in over 15,000 shimmering fireballs lighting up the […]

10 must-see natural wonders of Latin America

By Richard Leon on Apr 10, 2014 in Argentina, Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America

Latin America has achieved a reputation for being rich in natural beauty and grandiose wonders. While the continent boasts multitudes of natural wonders, here are my top picks to get a healthy dose of nature on your next adventure in Latin America. 1. Amazon rainforest Of course, the Amazon rainforest is my number one pick, […]

The most dangerous road in the world

By Paul Johnson on Nov 19, 2013 in Bolivia, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Is this the most dangerous road in the world? Situated in Bolivia, just to the north-east of La Paz, the North Yungas has featured on BBC’s Top Gear and previously been billed as the most dangerous road in the world. Take a look at this video and see if you agree! Since the 1990s, it […]

The world’s largest mirror?

By Paul Johnson on Aug 20, 2013 in Attractions, Bolivia, Going Out, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, Videos

Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world, covering more than 10,000 kilometres. Located in south-west Bolivia, it lies 3,656 metres above sea level and is covered by a few metres of salt crust. Incredibly, the area is so flat that the altitude fluctuation across the entire area is less than one […]

Adventure through Potosi, Bolivia

By Alison Crabb on May 11, 2013 in Accommodation, Bolivia, Hotels, Regions, South America

Potosi was once the wealthiest city in South America, thanks to the silver that once lay beneath its hills. In the 16th Century, Potosi was regarded as the world’s largest industrial complex in which the extraction of silver relied on a series of innovative hydraulic mills. Now things are a little less grand, but the […]

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