Category Archives: Travel Advice

Family Patagonia Adventure

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This family of four just returned from trekking in Argentina and Chile. They began their adventure in Buenos Aires, continued on to trek and visit glaciers in El Calafate and El Chalten, explored the incredible Torres del Paine National Park … Continue reading →

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Bahian Magic at UXUA: Trancoso, Brazil

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Our own South America Program Director and Brazil expert, Gretchen, just returned from a family dream holiday at the incredible UXUA hotel in Trancoso, Brazil. Read on as she describes her experience at UXUA and exploring Trancoso. Authenticity is the … Continue reading →

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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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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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Choosing The Right Inca Trail Trek Option For You

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

We asked our Peru experts, who have done the 5-day, 4-day and 2-day Inca Trail Trek options, which one(s) they liked best. The resounding answer was the 5-day (2-day was in second place). Read on to see why. Our experts … 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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Choosing the Right Neighborhood in Buenos Aires For You

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Visiting Buenos Aires (or as the locals refer to it: “Capital” or, as the expats call it: “BA” )? Overwhelmed or not sure where to stay in the city? Many of our travelers have had the same question. I lived … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP! 7-Day Los Glaciares National Park: Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre Trek

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

From north to south, trek to the basecamps of Mt. Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, camping at each and trekking to Paso del Viento with views of the second largest icecap outside the polar regions! Experience classic Argentine Patagonia landscapes … Continue reading →

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