Category Archives: South America

Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Lima and Cusco

Peru is the culinary capital of South America with Lima and Cusco being it’s gastronomic epicenters. Read on for our list of top recommended stops to delight your senses on your next trip to Peru! LIMA Cala Restaurant – Barranco … Continue reading

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Top 5 Museums To Visit In Buenos Aires

For your next trip to Argentina, make the most of your time in Buenos Aires by visiting our top 5 favorite museums! 1) Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and MALBA Not only does this museum house the largest public art … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek

Come trace the steps of our breathtaking 5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek here: Want to join the adventure and book this trek for your next Peru adventure? Contact us! Your friendly Peru expert, Gretchen

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NEW TRIP! 5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek

Our 5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek is a breathtaking journey in the Cordillera Vilcanota, on a route we call the “Camino Del Apu Ausangate”, the route to the sacred Rainbow Mountain. Apus, or “sacred mountains” in Quechua, … Continue reading

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GUEST REVIEW: Amazing Brazil and Peru Adventure

This group of three just returned from an incredible Brazil and Peru combination custom adventure! Read on to hear about their journey, the highlights, as well as personal advice to future travelers. Kicking off their journey in Sao Paulo, they … Continue reading

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NEW TRIP! 3-Day Petropolis Teresopolis Trek

Just outside of Rio lies the mind-blowing Serra dos Orgaos National Park and mountain range. Trek one of Brazil’s most beautiful routes through this incredible park on the 3-Day Petropolis Teresopolis Trek! The trail is known for its breathtaking vistas, … Continue reading

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TRIP REPORT: Adventures In The Cordillera Blanca of Peru

Over the past two weeks, our South America program director, Gretchen, has been exploring the Ancash region of Peru. Read on to hear about wild treks, hidden glacial lakes, towering peaks and cozy mountain huts all found in the Cordillera … Continue reading

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Brazil Waives Entry Visa Requirements for US Citizens

AS ANNOUNCED BY THE BRAZIL TOURISM BOARD: “Brazil is open for you! The Brazilian Government announced on Monday, 18th, that Brazil would allow visa-free entry for citizens of The United States, Canada, Australia and Japan, effective in 90 days (June … Continue reading

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NEW TRIP! 9-Day Active Rio and Iguazu Adventure BRAZIL

On our newest 9-Day Active Rio and Iguazu Adventure, hike, climb and cycle while discovering two of Brazil’s top destinations: Rio and Iguazu Falls! Known as the Marvelous City, Rio de Janeiro is an amazing, and magical place! Surrounded by … Continue reading

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Tourist Safety In Brazil: Rio, Sao Paulo, and Further Afield

A common question we get from our travelers heading off to Brazil is: Will I be safe in Brazil? We went to our in-house Brazil expert, Gretchen, to get her take this. Read on to see what she has to … Continue reading

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