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WISH LIST FOR 2023
This time of year is ideal to dream about places to go in 2023 or beyond. Here is our list …
Our picks for the 2023 hotspots in Latin America
2023 is upon us, but have you thought about where you’ll be travelling this year? With a wealth of places …
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Peru A Journey In Time – British Museum Exhibition
Whilst looking back at my photos from last year’s Peru exhibition, I realized it would be good to share them. …
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Where Can I Go Now?
Thinking of travelling again soon? We are pleased to announce that many Latin American countries are safe to visit once …
The Best Places to see the Giant Otter
Giant otters are found in the great rivers and wetlands in South America. They are the largest otter species in …
PISCO MASTERCLASS
In the interests of research, I attended a masterclass on the fiery Peruvian spirit Pisco. The Peruvian tourist board are …
Best things to do in the Sacred Valley
The spectacular Sacred Valley lies along the banks of the winding Urubamba River around 10 miles north of Cuzco. It’s …
Everything you need to know about Inti Raymi
Well, it’s almost time for Inti Raymi, the largest festival in South America. This ancient Peruvian celebration of sun worship …
The most luxurious things to do in Latin America
Those lucky few with deep pockets can experience Latin America in extraordinary ways. And why not? There’s been plenty of …
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What to pack for a visit to the jungle
The Amazon is a wonderous place teeming with exotic flora and fauna. It’s one of South America’s most iconic destinations. …
Peruvian Causa Rellena Recipe
This Peruvian classic looks like a throw-back to the 80s. For comfort food you can’t beat this creamy yellow potato …
Latin America’s top football teams
The beautiful game is by far the biggest sport in Latin America, nearing an obsession for many. Even if you’re …
Where to watch Latin America’s famously melting sunset
Who doesn’t like a good sunset? One of life’s great joys is watching the melting ball of orange light …
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Latin America’s culinary capitals
Calling all foodies. More travellers are picking their holiday spots based on gastronomy than ever before. Latin America boasts some …
Everything you need to know about the Sanctuary Lodge
Machu Picchu has been inspiring adventurers ever since Hiram Bingham discovered them in the early 20th century. The citadel was …
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What is sandboarding?
Sand-boarding is becoming the next big thing. Like snow-boarding, but you’ll be carving down sand dunes instead of snowy …
Wildlife spotlight on the Andean condor
The mighty Andean condor is iconic in Latin America and tops most bird and wildlife lovers’ list of species to …
Videos of the most magnificent birds in Latin America
Latin America has the most diverse range of avifauna on earth. More than 3,000 different species of birdlife can be …
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Peruvian pollo a la brasa recipe
Peruvian rotisserie chicken, sometimes called blackened chicken, is one of the most popular dishes in the country. The dish originated …
10 things to do in the Amazon
Seeing a clay lick Parrot clay licks can be found throughout the Amazon. Hundreds of parrots and macaws descend upon …
10 places in Latin America that will take your breath away
Latin America is so full of wonders, it’s almost impossible to pick just 10. Our travels have taken us all …
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2017 Latin America travel bucket list
Thinking of travelling to Latin America in 2017? With such a huge area spanning two continents, we thought we’d put …
10 classic things to do on your first time in Peru
Peru’s fascinating history, excellent cuisine, hiking opportunities and tourism infrastructure make it one of the best countries to visit on …
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Latin America’s most colourful festivals
The world is full of colourful festivals and none come as colourful as those in Latin America. While Carnival in …
The best street food you can get for under $5 in Latin America
Latin America isn’t short on street snacks. Like much of the world, some of the tastiest cuisine gets cooked on …
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Peruvian arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) recipe
While chicken and rice might sound boring, this Peruvian dish is anything but. A mouthwatering mix of rice, aji Amarillo …
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Best places to go surfing in Latin America
The thousands of kilometres of coastline that make up South, Central and North America have some of the world’s best …
25 random but interesting facts about Latin America you probably didn’t know
Angel Falls in Venezuela is one of the largest waterfalls in the world with a height of almost 1 kilometre. …
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6 scenic flights to take in Latin America
Such variety of landscapes makes Latin America an amazing place to see from above. Take a bird’s eye view down …
The oasis in the middle of the Peruvian desert
Five minutes from the southern town of Ica and an hour form Pisco lies the Huacachina, a town tucked away …
10 of the best national parks in Latin America
Wild and untamed, the national parks of Latin America are havens for adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and hikers. …
Fascinating Inca ruins to visit nearby Cuzco
Most who visit Cuzco have the aim of wandering through the nearby ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, and for good …
The best markets in South America
Otavalo Market, Otavalo Located in the northern Ecuadorian town of the same name, Otavalo is perhaps one of the most …
British Airways launches new London to Lima direct flight today
British Airways launches it’s direct service between London Gatwick and Lima today. There hasn’t been a direct flight since 1982 …
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We’ve used 30-years experience to create the perfect 2-week tour of Peru
We’ve been creating tours of Peru for over 30 years. Obviously, the perfect tour is very subjective, however, in our …
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How you can make a difference to your Inca Trail porter’s welfare
The Inca Trail. Arguably the world’s greatest trek. Walking an ancient network of paths through Andean countryside and past the …
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The best drone footage of Latin America
Aerial footage from drones is fast becoming the most creative way to make short travel films. Capturing Latin America’s diverse …
6 epic waterfalls in Latin America
Latin America is a land of epic landscapes. Tropical rainforests, windswept steppes, towering glaciers and cascading waterfalls. Iguazu Falls borders …
The ultimate guide to Peruvian drinks
Although most have heard of Peru’s national drink; the Pisco Sour, a sharp, citrusy cocktail best drunk as an aperitif …
This unique pod hotel hangs from a cliff in the Sacred Valley
The Skylodge is a unique set of pods that hang a 1,000 feet up a cliff in the Sacred Valley …
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8 Best Natural Hot Springs For A Soak In Latin America
Termas Papallacta, Ecuador The Termas Papallacta hot springs a located around forty miles east of Quito. Squeezed in an Andean …
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How to spend the perfect day in Cuzco
Cuzco, centre of the Inca Empire and gateway to the Sacred Valley and the ruins of Machu Picchu. It’s a …
The Best Places To travel In 2016
The New Year is almost upon us. In celebration here’s our pick of the best places to visit in Latin …
7 high cities in Latin America that will literally take your breath away
The important Andes Mountain Range is the spine of South America spanning the western side of the continent from Colombia …
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Martín Chambi exhibition in Lima
Hailed as Peru’s finest photographer, Martín Chambi was one of the first pioneers of indigenous photography. Now the Art Museum …
Rolling Stones are coming to Latin America
The Rolling Stones are touring Latin America in early 2016. The group need no introduction. Their music career took off …
The 7 best train rides in Latin America
Compared to most continents, railways in Latin America are few and far between. Most have been left to fall into …
Best Birding Locations in Central & South America
Latin America is simply one of the best continents for birding on earth. In total there are over 3,000 species …
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The 20 Best Hikes In Latin America
There are so many amazing hikes you can do through the Americas ranging from light days hikes to serious mountaineering …
Mistura Food Festival in Lima
If you happen to be travelling in Peru in September we highly recommend the 8th edition of the ten-day Mistura …
The 20 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Latin America
Best for Birding Name – Atlantic Forest Reserves Country – Brazil Date of inscription – 1999 Why it’s the best …
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What’s it like seeing the Nazca lines from above?
The Nazca lines are huge geoglyphs scratched into this arid Southern Peruvian desert between 500 B.C. and A.D. 500. Some …
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12 Delicious Things You Can Do With Dulce De Leche
Dulce de leche is a seriously addictive South American caramel that’s becoming increasingly popular in the UK. For the sweet-toothed …
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Biking the mountains of Peru [VID]
Truly awesome aIn the winter of 2014, three friends set out on a self supported ride, looking for nothing more …
Our 20 favourite places in Latin America
Latin America is a culturally and geographically diverse place. Here’s 20 places (in no particular order) you absolutely have to …
South America Flag Map
by thedavefoster. This map shows the flags of South America laid out on a map of the continent, leading viewers …
Oh My Gourd! Engraving from Peru
The mate burilado or carved gourd, is one of the most skilful examples of Peruvian folk-art. Dating back hundreds of …
Celebrating Christmas Latin American Style
Argentina Flickr/N i c o l a Christmas in Argentina has is heavily influenced by Europe and North America although …
12 Classic Films Set In Latin America You Have To Watch At Least Once
1. Diarios De Motocicleta / The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) The Motorcycle Diaries follows the account of the young Che Guevara …
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Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder) Recipe
Flickr/_e.t A delicious southern Peruvian chowder recipe originally made in Arequipa using crayfish. Although many ingredients are needed, the dish …
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This Bizarre Orchid Looks Like A Monkey’s Face
Flickr/Dick Culbert The Dracula simian is an epiphytic orchid which, due to its features, is more commonly referred to as …
Our Top 25 Most Unique Hotels In Latin America
From floating hotels on a Uruguayan lake to an aircraft nestled amongst trees in Costa Rica’s rainforest, we’ve searched high …
A Guide To The National Drinks Of Latin America
National drinks throughout Latin America vary immensely. Some opt for teas, others beer or liquor. Of course, there is also …
What To Eat For Breakfast In Each Latin American Country
Breakfast in Latin America varies immensely between countries and also regions. You’re not going to, for example, find the same …
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Eleven Amazing Experiences You Can Have In Latin America [VID]
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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10 Amazing Facts About Peru You Probably Didn’t Know
1. There are over 55 varieties of corn produced in Peru Jenny Mealing/Flickr 2. Peru has not one but three …
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10 ancient South American wonders you absolutely need to visit
1. Machu Picchu Pedro Szekely/Flickr Where: Cuzco, Peru What: Extremely well preserved (and restored) 15th century Inca settlement located in …
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Inca Trails gain UNESCO World Heritage status
In June the Inca trail system was officially declared a World Heritage Patrimony by the UNESCO. Its Quichuan name Qhapaq …
We have launched our new brochure. Get it hot off the press
We are pleased to announce the publication of new brochure. This beautiful 96 page full colour booklet is packed full …
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The Last Supper with a Guinea Pig
Photo credit: Toño Zapata/Wikipedia If you’ve ever visited the Cathedral in Cuzco you may have noticed a painting depicting Jesus …
Eight Peruvian Dishes you have to try
1. Ceviche Jorge Gobbi/Flickr The coastline of Peru offers some superb seafood. Probably Peru’s most famous dish is ceviche, made …
Aji de Gallina Recipe
This delicious, slightly spicy Peruvian dish is perfect on a warm summers evening with a glass of white wine. Typically …
Q’oyllur Riti Festival Peru
Q’oyllur Riti is one of the most intriguing festivals in the Andes, combining Pre-Columbian fertility ceremonies and Catholic processions with colourful …
New Inca Path to Machu Picchu discovered
The Incas themselves may have provided Peruvian tourism officials with a partial solution to help alleviate Machu Picchu’s overcrowding problem. …
Sixe Paredes Futurismo Ancestral: An Offering To Peru
From today a magical exhibition of Peru will be exhibited at Somerset House. Inside this historic venue alongside London’s river …
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The Amazonian Manatee
Wikipedia: Mwanner The Amazonian Manatee has got to be one of the most intriguing looking mammals in Latin America. They …
Destination of the month – Huanchaco & Chan Chan
Flickr/Geraint Rowland Just down the coast from the northern Peruvian city of Trujillo is the town of Huanchaco. Once a …
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An exhibition and workshop on Andean Quinoa
Flickr/USDAgov The Andean cereal Quinoa is finally becoming recognised as one of earth’s most important foods. An exhibition and workshops …
Peruvian Lomo Saltado Recipe
flickr/ShashiBellamkonda One of Peru’s most popular dishes. A delicious fusion mix of marinated beef, vegetable and fried potatoes created by …
The Source of the Amazon
Though the Amazon is by far the greatest river in the World in volume, arguments have gone on for years …
How to make a Pisco Sour
At a recent Chile event held at the National Geographic shop in London’s Knightsbridge, I had the pleasure of a …
Peru New World Cultural Heritage Sites
UNESCO is considering declaring the Inca archaeological complex of Saqsayhuaman and the city of Ollantaytambo, both near Cusco in Peru, …
Amaz, amazon gastronomy in Lima
For the last decade the Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, has been inspired by working with Amazon ingredients, trading directly …
LIMA AND GUAYAQUIL AMONG BEST AIRPORTS OF THE WORLD
Lima’s airport, known as ‘Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez’, has ranked 25th in the world according to the ‘World Airport Awards’. …
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How to make the perfect Ceviche
The Peruvian coast follows the Pacific Ocean with a sea that benefits from the cold Humboldt Current which is very …
PERU – ANCIENT SHRINE FOUND NEAR LIMA
Hardly a month goes by without a new archaeological discovery in Peru. This month is no exception; The Andean Centre …
February is Carnival time
February is festival season in South America from one of the biggest in the world, the riotous colourful spectacle that …
‘Lost Kingdoms of South America’
Three bespoke adventure ideas following in the footsteps of Dr Jago Copper on his quest to discover the Lost Kingdoms …
Hidden Peru – Sillustani
One of the hidden gems of Peru, Sillustani is a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near …
Kuelap – Peru’s hidden secret
If you have been to the famous Inca sites of southern Peru you might consider the visiting lesser known remains …
PERU – BLOODY NEW DISCOVERIES
Archaeologists have found an apparent ritual mass sacrifice, including decapitations and a royal beer bash, near a pre-Inca pyramid in …
Astrid & Gastón restaurant in Lima
For the second consecutive year, the Astrid & Gastón restaurant in Lima of chef and entrepreneur Acurio, was chosen as …
Peru’s jungle treehouses
For those with a head for heights, who wish to spend a night perched up in the forest with monkeys …
Google’s Street View goes into the Amazon
Google’s next Street View project will capture 360-degree images of the Amazon to share the area’s environment and culture with …
Festival of the Sun – Inti Raymi
In Quito, you are at the Middle of the World and at an altitude of 9.186 feet, you are also …
High Altitude Remedies
Mountain sickness, also referred to as “soroche” in Spanish, is a common problem experienced by some travellers who arrive in …