Trip Highlights

Wandering the Walled City of Cartagena


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Posted by on August 4th, 2014

It’s been over a decade since I started traveling in Central and South America, but I continue to be surprised and delighted by new and unexpected sights, sounds and sabores here. There are certainly common threads and reoccurring themes throughout the region: a plaza in Peru might remind you of one in Ecuador; a band… Read Full Post

Iguazu Falls: To Visit Brazil or Not to Visit Brazil?


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Posted by on July 12th, 2014

Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, straddles the border of Argentina and Brazil. On a recent trip to Iguazu Falls I had it in mind to answer a question that frequently comes up for my clients who visit the site: if they are not visiting any other parts of Brazil on their trip, is… Read Full Post

World Cup Fever Hits South America


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Posted by on June 12th, 2014

It’s almost upon us and I can’t wait! While playoff basketball and hockey have been forefront in the minds of many U.S. sports enthusiasts, it is the 20th FIFA World Cup that has me and hundreds of millions of other people around the world on the edge of our seats. Kicking off the festivities on… Read Full Post

Ingapirca: Ecuador’s Incan Past


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Posted by on May 2nd, 2014

When most travelers think of the Inca Empire they think of Peru and iconic Machu Picchu. It might be surprising to some to learn that at its peak, the Inca Empire stretched through an incredibly large area of the continent, some 300,000 square miles, reaching as far north as Ecuador and as far south as… Read Full Post

Isla Negra, the Unusual Seaside Home of Pablo Neruda


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Posted by on April 29th, 2014

I recently had the opportunity to visit La Casa de Isla Negra, the seaside home of Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda. It is said to have been his favorite of the three houses he occupied in Chile, and the one where he spent the most time – and it’s easy to see why. The… Read Full Post

Grassroots Conservation at Paz de las Aves Bird Refuge in Mindo, Ecuador


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Posted by on April 14th, 2014

Though Ecuador is a relatively tiny country, slightly smaller than the state of Nevada, it is home to a tremendous amount of biodiversity and natural beauty. From Marine Iguanas lounging on the volcanic Galapagos Islands off the Pacific Coast, to Andean Condors soaring over the central “Avenue of Volcanoes,” to Spider Monkeys hanging in the… Read Full Post

Tierra Patagonia: A Premier Torres del Paine Lodge


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Posted by on April 5th, 2014

On the Chilean side of Patagonia sits one of the most renowned (and arguably most beautiful) destinations in the entire region: Torres del Paine National Park. Torres del Paine is a fantastic destination and a must-see for almost any visit to Patagonia, and a stay at Tierra Patagonia Lodge is an excellent way to experience… Read Full Post

Costa Rica’s Untamed Osa Peninsula


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Posted by on February 25th, 2014

Costa Rica has long been renowned for combining natural beauty with exciting activities, attracting visitors seeking pristine beaches, tropical rivers, volcanoes, and adventure. There is a well-established path that travelers often take through Costa Rica, and it’s one that exists for a reason – the Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, and the Monteverde Cloud… Read Full Post

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