2024 is upon us, but have you thought about where you’ll be travelling this year? With a wealth of places […]

This time of year is ideal to dream about places to go in 2023 or beyond. Here is our list […]

Whilst looking back at my photos from last year’s Peru exhibition, I realized it would be good to share them. […]

Thinking of travelling again soon? We are pleased to announce that many Latin American countries are safe to visit once […]

Giant otters are found in the great rivers and wetlands in South America. They are the largest otter species in […]

In the interests of research, I attended a masterclass on the fiery Peruvian spirit Pisco. The Peruvian tourist board are […]

The spectacular Sacred Valley lies along the banks of the winding Urubamba River around 10 miles north of Cuzco. It’s […]

Well, it’s almost time for Inti Raymi, the largest festival in South America. This ancient Peruvian celebration of sun worship […]

Those lucky few with deep pockets can experience Latin America in extraordinary ways. And why not? There’s been plenty of […]

The Amazon is a wonderous place teeming with exotic flora and fauna. It’s one of South America’s most iconic destinations. […]

This Peruvian classic looks like a throw-back to the 80s. For comfort food you can’t beat this creamy yellow potato […]

The beautiful game is by far the biggest sport in Latin America, nearing an obsession for many. Even if you’re […]

  Who doesn’t like a good sunset? One of life’s great joys is watching the melting ball of orange light […]

Calling all foodies. More travellers are picking their holiday spots based on gastronomy than ever before. Latin America boasts some […]

Machu Picchu has been inspiring adventurers ever since Hiram Bingham discovered them in the early 20th century. The citadel was […]

  Sand-boarding is becoming the next big thing. Like snow-boarding, but you’ll be carving down sand dunes instead of snowy […]

The mighty Andean condor is iconic in Latin America and tops most bird and wildlife lovers’ list of species to […]

Latin America has the most diverse range of avifauna on earth. More than 3,000 different species of birdlife can be […]

Peruvian rotisserie chicken, sometimes called blackened chicken, is one of the most popular dishes in the country. The dish originated […]

Seeing a clay lick Parrot clay licks can be found throughout the Amazon. Hundreds of parrots and macaws descend upon […]

Latin America is so full of wonders, it’s almost impossible to pick just 10. Our travels have taken us all […]

Thinking of travelling to Latin America in 2017? With such a huge area spanning two continents, we thought we’d put […]

Peru’s fascinating history, excellent cuisine, hiking opportunities and tourism infrastructure make it one of the best countries to visit on […]

The world is full of colourful festivals and none come as colourful as those in Latin America. While Carnival in […]

Latin America isn’t short on street snacks. Like much of the world, some of the tastiest cuisine gets cooked on […]

While chicken and rice might sound boring, this Peruvian dish is anything but. A mouthwatering mix of rice, aji Amarillo […]

The thousands of kilometres of coastline that make up South, Central and North America have some of the world’s best […]

Angel Falls in Venezuela is one of the largest waterfalls in the world with a height of almost 1 kilometre. […]

Such variety of landscapes makes Latin America an amazing place to see from above. Take a bird’s eye view down […]

Five minutes from the southern town of Ica and an hour form Pisco lies the Huacachina, a town tucked away […]

Wild and untamed, the national parks of Latin America are havens for adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and hikers. […]

Most who visit Cuzco have the aim of wandering through the nearby ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, and for good […]

Otavalo Market, Otavalo Located in the northern Ecuadorian town of the same name, Otavalo is perhaps one of the most […]

British Airways launches it’s direct service between London Gatwick and Lima today. There hasn’t been a direct flight since 1982 […]

We’ve been creating tours of Peru for over 30 years. Obviously, the perfect tour is very subjective, however, in our […]

The Inca Trail. Arguably the world’s greatest trek. Walking an ancient network of paths through Andean countryside and past the […]

Aerial footage from drones is fast becoming the most creative way to make short travel films. Capturing Latin America’s diverse […]

Latin America is a land of epic landscapes. Tropical rainforests, windswept steppes, towering glaciers and cascading waterfalls. Iguazu Falls borders […]

Although most have heard of Peru’s national drink; the Pisco Sour, a sharp, citrusy cocktail best drunk as an aperitif […]

The Skylodge is a unique set of pods that hang a 1,000 feet up a cliff in the Sacred Valley […]

Termas Papallacta, Ecuador The Termas Papallacta hot springs a located around forty miles east of Quito.  Squeezed in an Andean […]

Cuzco, centre of the Inca Empire and gateway to the Sacred Valley and the ruins of Machu Picchu. It’s a […]

The New Year is almost upon us. In celebration here’s our pick of the best places to visit in Latin […]

The important Andes Mountain Range is the spine of South America spanning the western side of the continent from Colombia […]

Hailed as Peru’s finest photographer, Martín Chambi was one of the first pioneers of indigenous photography. Now the Art Museum […]

The Rolling Stones are touring Latin America in early 2016. The group need no introduction. Their music career took off […]

Compared to most continents, railways in Latin America are few and far between. Most have been left to fall into […]

Latin America is simply one of the best continents for birding on earth. In total there are over 3,000 species […]

There are so many amazing hikes you can do through the Americas ranging from light days hikes to serious mountaineering […]

If you happen to be travelling in Peru in September we highly recommend the 8th edition of the ten-day Mistura […]

Best for Birding Name – Atlantic Forest Reserves Country – Brazil Date of inscription – 1999 Why it’s the best […]

The Nazca lines are huge geoglyphs scratched into this arid Southern Peruvian desert between 500 B.C. and A.D. 500. Some […]

Dulce de leche is a seriously addictive South American caramel that’s becoming increasingly popular in the UK. For the sweet-toothed […]

Truly awesome aIn the winter of 2014, three friends set out on a self supported ride, looking for nothing more […]

Latin America is a culturally and geographically diverse place. Here’s 20 places (in no particular order) you absolutely have to […]

by thedavefoster. This map shows the flags of South America laid out on a map of the continent, leading viewers […]

The mate burilado or carved gourd, is one of the most skilful examples of Peruvian folk-art. Dating back hundreds of […]

Argentina Flickr/N i c o l a Christmas in Argentina has is heavily influenced by Europe and North America although […]

1. Diarios De Motocicleta  / The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) The Motorcycle Diaries follows the account of the young Che Guevara […]

Flickr/_e.t A delicious southern Peruvian chowder recipe originally made in Arequipa using crayfish. Although many ingredients are needed, the dish […]

Flickr/Dick Culbert The Dracula simian is an epiphytic orchid which, due to its features, is more commonly referred to as […]

From floating hotels on a Uruguayan lake to an aircraft nestled amongst trees in Costa Rica’s rainforest, we’ve searched high […]

National drinks throughout Latin America vary immensely. Some opt for teas, others beer or liquor. Of course, there is also […]

Breakfast in Latin America varies immensely between countries and also regions. You’re not going to, for example, find the same […]

1. Snorkel with whale sharks on Mexico’s Holbox Island http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huIS3klnbCQ 2. Track wild jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands 3. Hike […]

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1. There are over 55 varieties of corn produced in Peru Jenny Mealing/Flickr 2. Peru has not one but three […]

1. Machu Picchu Pedro Szekely/Flickr Where: Cuzco, Peru What: Extremely well preserved (and restored) 15th century Inca settlement located in […]

In June the Inca trail system was officially declared a World Heritage Patrimony by the UNESCO. Its Quichuan name Qhapaq […]

We are pleased to announce the publication of new brochure. This beautiful 96 page full colour booklet is packed full […]

Photo credit: Toño Zapata/Wikipedia If you’ve ever visited the Cathedral in Cuzco you may have noticed a painting depicting Jesus […]

1. Ceviche Jorge Gobbi/Flickr The coastline of Peru offers some superb seafood. Probably Peru’s most famous dish is ceviche, made […]

This delicious, slightly spicy Peruvian dish is perfect on a warm summers evening with a glass of white wine. Typically […]

Q’oyllur Riti is one of the most intriguing festivals in the Andes, combining Pre-Columbian fertility ceremonies and Catholic processions with colourful […]

The Incas themselves may have provided Peruvian tourism officials with a partial solution to help alleviate Machu Picchu’s overcrowding problem. […]

From today a magical exhibition of Peru will be exhibited at Somerset House. Inside this historic venue alongside London’s river […]

Wikipedia: Mwanner The Amazonian Manatee has got to be one of the most intriguing looking mammals in Latin America. They […]

Flickr/Geraint Rowland Just down the coast from the northern Peruvian city of Trujillo is the town of Huanchaco. Once a […]

Flickr/USDAgov The Andean cereal Quinoa is finally becoming recognised as one of earth’s most important foods. An exhibition and workshops […]

flickr/ShashiBellamkonda One of Peru’s most popular dishes. A delicious fusion mix of marinated beef, vegetable and fried potatoes created by […]

Though the Amazon is by far the greatest river in the World in volume, arguments have gone on for years […]

At a recent Chile event held at the National Geographic shop in London’s Knightsbridge, I had the pleasure of a […]

UNESCO is considering declaring the Inca archaeological complex of Saqsayhuaman and the city of Ollantaytambo, both near Cusco in Peru, […]

For the last decade the Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, has been inspired by working with  Amazon ingredients, trading directly […]

Lima’s airport, known as ‘Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez’, has ranked 25th in the world according to the ‘World Airport Awards’. […]

The Peruvian coast follows the  Pacific Ocean with a sea that benefits from the cold Humboldt Current which is very […]

Hardly a month goes by without a new archaeological discovery in Peru. This month is no exception; The Andean Centre […]

February is festival season in South America from one of the biggest in the world, the riotous colourful spectacle that […]

Three bespoke adventure ideas following in the footsteps of Dr Jago Copper on his quest to discover the Lost Kingdoms […]

One of the hidden gems of Peru, Sillustani is a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near […]

If you have been to the famous Inca sites of southern Peru you might consider the visiting lesser known remains […]

Archaeologists have found an apparent ritual mass sacrifice, including decapitations and a royal beer bash, near a pre-Inca pyramid in […]

For the second consecutive year, the Astrid & Gastón restaurant in Lima of chef and entrepreneur Acurio, was chosen as […]

For those with a head for heights, who wish to spend a night perched up in the forest with monkeys […]

Google’s next Street View project will capture 360-degree images of the Amazon to share the area’s environment and culture with […]

In Quito, you are at the Middle of the World and at an altitude of 9.186 feet, you are also […]

Mountain sickness, also referred to as “soroche” in Spanish, is a common problem experienced by some travellers who arrive in […]