The Andes, Amazon, Galapagos, Central America & Antarctica -- the treasures of Latin America are endless! Destination specialists, our trips are designed to provide authentic experiences to some of our world's most legendary locations, but are also intended to make travel through the region effortless and easy. At Adventure Life, we've traveled, studied, worked and lived in these wonderful places and we want you to share in our experiences and enthusiasm. Custom tours, family vacations or multisport adventures, we have the first-hand know-how to take you well beyond ordinary travel.
Beth Conway March 1, 2010 - 2:33 pm
Over the weekend an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Chile. Our thoughts are with our friends and partners in Chile.
All of our travelers are safe; some have run into issues because of flight cancellations, but we are hopeful that flights will resume shortly so our travelers can head home. LAN Airlines is [...]
Jonathan Brunger February 23, 2010 - 8:29 am
We have updated information regarding the re-opening of access to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Town (also called Aguas Calientes). Following up on our blog post from earlier this month — there are changes to the original schedule that may affect your upcoming Peru trip.
The short version:
The damage on the lengthy, “backroad route” was greater [...]
Beth Conway February 3, 2010 - 1:11 pm
Flat Stanley: The ingenious little international phenomenon that encourages school children to expand their geography know-how and explore the world… arrived on my Missoula, Montana doorstep at the end of October, via US Post. He came compliments of my darling 6-year-old cousin, Evan, from Olive Branch, MS. The timing was perfect — I [...]
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folklore festivals' roots date back centuries to a time of colonialism and ancient civilizations such as the Maya and Inca, and over time, the Christian and indigenous customs and traditions have intermingled to become unique celebrations. With local expert guides, enjoy festivities, parades, colorful costumes, music, dancing, art, and food.
Bolivia Backroads and Oruro FestivalA new combination trip of our classic Bolivia Backroads and the new Oruro Festival trips. A visit to
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If you would love to experience the energy of a local Latin America celebration over the Easter holiday, here are a few tours that coincide with Semana Santa filled with spirituality, artistry and tradition.
Guatemala Easter FestivalThis year the Easter holiday lands on April 4th. Enjoy one of our most popular culture-rich itineraries, our
Guatemala Easter Festival. Arrive in Antigua in the middle of the festival, when the streets come alive in celebration of this Holy Week. This
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Our local Ecuador affiliate, Betty Jaramillo, spent time at the Corpus Christi celebrations last July. This is traditionally a Catholic celebration that celebrates the Holy Communion or Eucharist. Introduced by the Spanish during their conquest of South America, this celebration falls sixty days after Easter and falls during the Inca's ceremonial calendar for giving thanks to the sun and harvest. Two religions and cultures have shared a common celebration for centuries, and over time, the
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