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Category Archives: South America
NEW VIDEO: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak
Check out our latest video of Gretchen and Diego, from the Adventure Within Reach Team, completing the KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak! Stats: KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike: Total distance: 13 … Continue reading
PART 2: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak
In the morning we arise early and visit the central plaza of Aguas Calientes and a small local market. The surrounding mountains, blanketed in jungle, seem to seamlessly merge with the town. Spindly fingers of mist hang low at this … Continue reading
PART 1: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak
The little-known KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike an outstanding mini-trip for those wanting “a taste” of the Inca Trail, but either lack the time or energy for the full 4- or 5-day Inca Trail. There is one day of … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking, Trip Journals, Trip Photos
Tagged Cusco, Huayna Picchu, Inca, Inca Rail, inca trail, Inca Trail Express, Inkaterra, KM 104, machu picchu, Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Ollantaytambo, Peru, Vistadome Train, Wayna Picchu, Winay Wayna
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Cusco: Peru’s Gateway to Adventure
Cusco is Peru’s gateway to adventure! In the city, cobble-stoned streets lined with Inca walls connect the most important sites such as the Central Market, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun (Koricancha) found inside the church of Santo … Continue reading
Posted in Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trip Photos
Tagged Adventure Travel, Chinchero, Cusco, family travel, Inca, Kayaking, Lake Piuray, Maras, Moray, Mountain Biking, Peru, Sacred Valley
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Arrival in Peru: A First Night in Lima
Our South America Program Director, Gretchen, will be traveling in Peru, Chile and Brazil for the next 6 weeks. Follow her story here! March 22nd: Arrival in Lima– Excitement, Humidity and Taxi Drivers Descending on what looked like numerous crisscrossed … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Chile, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America
Tagged Adventure Travel, Brazil, Chile, Lima, machu picchu, Peru, Safety, South America, Women Travel
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Exploring Brazil: Bonito, An Adventurer’s Paradise
Here is part one if you haven’t already read it: Exploring Brazil: The Pantanal and Bonito Prying ourselves away from the majesty of the Pantanal’s landscapes and warmhearted people was a difficult task. To ease the pain of separation, we … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, South America
Tagged Bonito, Brazil, Caving, Pantanal, Snorkeling, South America, Waterfalls
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Exploring Brazil: The Pantanal and Bonito
Vibrant sunsets, pastel sunrises, crystal clear waters, scuba diving, caving, country cycling, wildlife spotting and a real taste of the Pantaneiro (Brazilian cowboy) way of life: welcome to Brazil’s Wild West. Several months ago, I had the extraordinary opportunity to … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, South America, Trip Photos
Tagged Bonito, Brazil, Corumba, Pantanal, River Cruise
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5 Hidden Gem Treks in South America (Plus one bonus trek!)
If you are hoping to broaden your adventure portfolio this year, then I am here to help! This year I am extremely excited to share several new treks throughout South America for travelers looking for truly unique, rare and enticing … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Patagonia, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Argentina, Brazil, Chapada Diamantina, Chile, Choquequirao, Green Coast, Hiking, inca trail, Peru, Tierra del Fuego, Top Treks, Top Trips, Torres del Paine, Trekking
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Adventures Within Reach Introduces Brazil !
We are extremely excited to announce that Adventures Within Reach will now be offering our newest travel destination: Brazil! Adventure to the glittering Iguazu Falls, swim with pink dolphins and tree climb in the canopy of the Amazon, trek along … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, South America, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Amazon, Bonito, Brazil, Chapada Diamantina, Green Coast, Iguazu Falls, Jaguars, Lencois Maranhenses, Pantanal, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, South America, wildlife
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