Travel Articles: South America

This island-by-island description of the Galapagos will familiarize travelers with the archipelago. Learn the general highlights of each individual island to help determine an itinerary that best suits your interests. With so much to see and experience throughout the Galapagos, you cannot go wrong with any of our trips!

Hello everyone! ^_^ This is a blog for my adventures in Ecuador! I journeyed down the Napo River and explored many areas of the Amazon Rainforest!! I saw hundreds of flora and fauna that were truly incredible!!

A journey back to an incredible country...this time featuring condors, flamingos, and pink dolphins!

Peru, land of the legendary Incas, has retained its mythical feel. Visit the cultural capital of Cuzco or the Sacred Valley -- the explorer’s base for the lost city of Machu Picchu.

Most travelers to Peru know about the Inca Trail, but what about the more impressive (and challenging) hikes like the Salkantay trek, the Choquequirao trek, and the Cachiccata Trail were all built by the Incas and used for hundreds of years before travelers arrived.

A Mi Manera, a restaurant in Cusco, has given some great Peruvian recipes to Adventure Lifers during a cooking class we include in tours. Since it is always fun to explore the local foods of a place, we wanted to share some of these with our fellow travelers. We thought we would start off with the infamous Pisco Sour...

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Traveling during 2016? You can take advantage of the Brazil tourist visa EXEMPTION! All U.S. citizens will be exempt from obtaining a visa in order to enter the country throughout the entire year. This will eliminate an additional cost as well as the visa application process during your trip preparation. It may just be enough to entice you to plan that trip to Brazil you've always dreamed of...

Give back to the local communities that you visit surrounding Cusco insuring that your travels have a positive impact on Peruvians and their environment.

Wildlife has evolved in the Galapagos to create some of the world's most bizarre -- and fearless -- creatures. See Darwin's theory of evolution in action as you swim alongside marine iguanas, watch ancient tortoises slowly roam, kayak past playful sea lions, and hike among blue-footed boobies in the Galapagos Islands.

With Kassandra’s knowledge of the area and our requirements and dates, We felt like our Peru trip was tailored to our exact liking and it made for a fantastic, fabulous, wonderful, exciting and culturally and educationally informative vacation . No other travel company comes close to the private, tailored trip like we experienced. With …

Learn about the research center on Isla Santa Cruz and it's efforts to help giant tortoises. The Darwin Research center is a stop on all of our Galapagos Island tours.

The Galapagos Islands are a great destination to visit year-round. The archipelago experiences very mild seasonal variations throughout. However, there are a few weather patterns that should be taken into consideration depending on what you want to see & do during your trip.

Do you want to book a trip to the Galapagos Islands but aren't exactly sure where to start? Our FAQ article answers some of the most common traveler questions. From what time of year to visit to packing suggestions, this guide will hopefully help you in the planning process. No matter what, this is sure to be a trip of a lifetime!

Planning a trip to Peru is sure to result in questions. Our FAQ answers some of them that are most commonly asked by travelers. From packing suggestions to what type currency to exchange, this guide will give you some vital details before your trip. Hopefully, this will better prepare you for your Peru journey!

Two weeks in Ecuador, including an 8-day cruise on the San Jose in the Galapagos, 3 nights of land-based explorations on the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, and several days exploring the Highlands around Quito, Cotopaxi and Otavalo. Fulfilling my lovely partner's lifetime dream of seeing Darwin's inspiration!

These descriptions of Patagonia, one of the most remote and strikingly beautiful destinations in the world, will definitely leave any traveler with a sense of wanderlust. Travelers have endless opportunities for active adventures, wildlife encounters, and taking in spectacular scenery!

I got the opportunity to spend a few days learning all there is to know about my favorite beverage - coffee! We traveled through different kinds of Colombian coffee farms and learned about the different processes and different kinds. We also hiked around and even got to learn how to make latte art! Everything is all good when coffee is involved!

The news was just released on December 14, 2015 of a possible 48-hour strike of Chile's civil aviation authority. IF the strike occurs, it will happen this Thursday & Friday, December 17 & 18. Thispotential disruptionis only heightened by the upcoming holidays and timing during high travel season in the region.Obviously,the possibility …

Cataloging my second voyage to the Galapagos Islands, with art, photography, wildlife facts and travel tips!

Explore Colombia, a land of unspoiled beaches, lost ruins, and hospitable local culture. One of the most bio-diverse countries in the world, adventure travel enthusiasts can find great options to play and explore throughout. Colombia is still fairly undiscovered as a destination, so travelers should take the opportunity to visit before the influences of tourism occur.

Boasting beautiful coastline, sand dunes, rolling grassland, gaucho culture, and a tradition of barbeque, Uruguay is one of South America's treasures. Still somewhat undiscovered by many tourists, now is the time to experience Uruguay at its truest! This small country nestled between Argentina and Brazil is a charming addition to any South American trip.

Guyana, meaning "land of many waters," is an untouched paradise beholding some of the most extensive contiguous rainforest in the world. Still largely unaltered by the influences of tourism, visitors have the opportunity to experience a destination that still seems untouched. Learn more about South America's hidden gem!

Ecuador's culture includes a mix of indigenous and European influence. The resulting Creole society is still evolving and provides interesting experiences for visiting travelers. From tasting roasted guinea pig to visiting historical sites, you are sure to make lasting memories!

Find answers to your questions about Peru and Peruvian culture in this brief overview of Peru's history, culture, religion, food, and language.