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Hidden National Parks of South America: Lencois Maranhenses

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

The Lencois Maranhenses National Park located in Maranhão state, in northeastern Brazil, is one of the most marvelous and unique places in the world! An area encompassing about 1000 square kilometers of white silky sands intercepted at regular intervals by … Continue reading →

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South America’s Best Secret National Park

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Welcome to Chapada Diamantina, the favorite national park you never knew you had! Chapada Diamantina is one of Brazil’s most glorious national parks, with plenty of options for hiking and trekking through gorgeous valleys, mountain plateaus, and enchanting caves. The … Continue reading →

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Hiking In Torres del Paine Was An Amazing Experience!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This family of 9 just returned from hiking the W-trek in Torres del Paine, Chile. Read on to hear their account: “We would highly recommend Gretchen and AWR to friends and others for their travel needs. Our trip was great … Continue reading →

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10 Fun Brazil Coffee Facts & 3 Must-Visit Coffee Shops in Sao Paulo

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

After having spent the past few weekends among the sprawling coffee farms in the verdant Brazilian mountains of Minas Gerais State, our Brazil expert, Gretchen Traut, is here to share 10 fun facts about coffee in Brazil as well as … Continue reading →

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Physical Preparation For The Inca Trail (and other treks in Peru)

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Getting ready for the Inca Trail? Here are a few FAQs that we receive from travelers about ways to prepare your self at home, in the US and in Cusco before heading off on the trail: 1. What is the … Continue reading →

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Family Travel: What To Do With Kids In Santiago, Chile

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Planning a family trip to Chile? At some point during your trip you will have to pass through Santiago. Perhaps to some parents’ surprise, there are plenty of things to do in Santiago with kids! Actually, a lot of them … Continue reading →

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Brazil Tourist Visa Update: Brazil Significantly Lowers Cost of Visa

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Wonderful news for those looking to visit Brazil! While several countries in Latin America have charged high fees for Americans visiting (this is largely a matter of reciprocity), for many countries this simply came in the form of them charging … Continue reading →

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When Is the Best Time of Year to Visit Torres del Paine?

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

It’s the question that all travelers to Torres del Paine want to know: when is the best time of year to visit? Our partners at EcoCamp give us the breakdown here: To make it simple, there is no single best … Continue reading →

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New Peru Group Trekking Departures for 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Happy New Year! As we roll into 2018, we would like to highlight our newest Group Trek Departures for Peru. This is the year to grab your trekking boots, meet new travel companions and explore the magic of Peru!TREKS WITH … Continue reading →

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Adventure Life: Follow One of Our Travelers in Torres del Paine For a Day

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Come experience the grandeur of Torres del Paine National Park with our traveler, Diego Arelano, as he takes us from the cozy and luxurious yurts at Patagonia Camp, up the little-known Pingo Trail and finally to the epic banks of … Continue reading →

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