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Preserving Weaving Traditions in Peru

The Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC) is a non-profit organization established in 1996. The center is dedicated to recapturing and aiding the survival of Incan textile traditions and providing support to weaving communities.
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Galaxy II ship

Tips on Choosing a Galapagos Cruise

There are a lot of yacht options in the Galapagos and picking the right cruise for your Galapagos adventure can be overwhelming. Adventure Life offers ten tips on how to make your vacation plans easier! It’s important to call early if you have specific dates as popular cruise departures fill up six months in advance.
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SCENERY OF THE SECOND DAY

Weather in South & Central America
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This Isn't Your Traditional Galapagos Tour

Traditional Galapagos travel is changing. While taking a cruise is still the most popular way to explore the islands, new tours are offering unique and unusual ways to explore the beauty and the wonder of the Galapagos.
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Advice for High Altitude

Tips for coping with high altitude on your Adventure Life tour.
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Wine tasting tour

Chile's Wine

Chilean wines are world-renowned. Wondering what contributes to such high quality? Read this!
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Tour of Grey Glacier in Chile

Sea Kayaking

Sea kayaking is an excellent way to experience the quiet majesty of Patagonia - read why.
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Sacha Lodge Information

Information about Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge
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People, Mountains and Spirits in the Andes

The Andes Mountain Range includes so much more than an unforgettable trekking circuit. The rural countryside of the Andes and its inhabitant offer travelers true contact with the beauty, culture and mystery of the Andes.
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About Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve

Explore, hike and look for birds and orchids on your Ecuador tour at the Bellavista cloud forest lodge, enjoy the gourmet food and just relax, or tackle a real adventure to the hidden falls!
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Ancient Symbols in the Sand

Written by a traveler on our Panoramic Peru tour, this article from the New York Times is about the famed Nazca lines of Peru and other highlights such as Islas Ballestas and the mummies of Chauchilla.
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Sea lion pup found during a wildlife tour of Chile

Nature and Wildlife

Many unique ecosystems are preserved within one of South America's finest national park systems. Read about the flora and fauna within these reserves.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine

Bioregions of Patagonia

Discover the three main bioregions that make up Patagonia: the southern coast, mountain grasslands, and beech forests. These individual areas have a unique landscape and wildlife inhabitants that are characteristic of each. Learn more about the diversity that can be experienced in Patagonia.
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Massive Tortoise up close

South American Packing Essentials

Packing advice, including a list of recommended essentials for trips to South America. ATM/ Debit card. In every major and most minor cities in South America, I've found ATM machines that accept my debit card. Arrange for a fee waiver before leaving and save receipts in case there are errors. I was double charged or incorrectly charged more than three times totaling a staggering $970. I got it back, but it was a fight. Teva Sandals, durable and comfortable boots, and hiking socks. Hiking boots are versatile enough to wear to a show and tough enough for slogging through mud during an Andean shower. Your feet will thank you for the breather when you wear the sandals.
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Las Fiestas Patrias

Visit Peru and Ecuador during independence days, celebrated as Las Fiestas Patrias. Their holidays, both observed near the end of July, commemorate the birthday of military leader Simon Bolivar. A look at the history of Peru and Ecuador's quest for indepe
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Andean Music and Dance

A traveler's description of Andean music, instruments used in Ecuadorian music, and the role that music and dance play in Andean culture.
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Two squirrel monkeys in the Amazon

What Can I Do to Help the Amazon Rainforest?

Rainforests are precious resources to wildlife inhabitants and our world! There are simple changes we can personally make that could potentially have a big impact, such as reducing paper usage & being mindful of what we eat. Reducing our consumption helps support the rainforests.
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Hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail

Hiking the Inca Trail

Get a better idea of the adventure ahead with this day-by-day description of the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. The history, ancient sites, wildlife, and culture experienced along the Inca Trail make it popular among travelers. With so much to see along the way, this active method of exploring Peru provides a travel experience of a lifetime!
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Wait staff clean and prepare for guests at the bar

Ecuador Food

Ecuador’s typical cuisine bursts with natural and organic flavors grown and raised locally in the various tropical ecological zones, making for a rich national gastronomy.
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins

Best Time of Year to Visit Peru and Machu Picchu

Whether you're heading to the Peruvian Andes or the Amazon, the dry season from May to November is the most popular time to visit. May and September are widely considered the best months to travel to Peru due to good weather and smaller crowds.
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The scenic Peruvian Andes

Mountains of Peru

Travelers visiting Peru should expect mountains... and lots of them. The Andes Mountains cut across the country from north to south, shaping the characteristics of the landscape along the way. On your Peru trip, you will encounter these stunning mountains that form the largest concentration of snow peaks in the Americas!
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Rabida Island

Mai and Marie's Ecuador and Galapagos Escapade!

An exciting 2-day Ecuador land trip and an 8-day Galapagos cruise in December 2022.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands

The Best Time to Visit the Falkland Islands

The best time to visit the Falkland Islands is in the summer and fall between November and March when the days are longer, the wildlife is active, and more of the archipelago is accessible to travelers. The Southern Hemisphere’s summer is opposite to the Northern Hemisphere’s, so summer in the Southern Hemisphere is winter in the north.
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Torres del Paine Patagonia tour

Best Time of Year to Visit Chile

Depending on where you're planning to go, Chile is a great year-round destination. Central Chile has a very agreeable spring and summer from September to February, and June & August make for excellent skiing in the Lake District. If you're heading to Patagonia, then November to March is definitely the best time to visit.
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