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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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7 Ways to Get to Machu Picchu

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

When visiting Cusco and the Sacred Valley, there are multiple ways to travel to Machu Picchu. Below is list of our top 7 ways to arrive to the awe-inspiring citadel — from trains to less-traveled treks to the traditional Inca … 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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Explora Lodges 25th Anniversary Deals

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

We would like to take a moment to say a big congratulations to our partners at Explora Lodges in Chile and Peru. This year they will be celebrating their 25th anniversary and they want everyone to celebrate with them! 25 … 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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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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South America Treks for Every Month of the Year (October, November & December)

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This post concludes our “Trek a Month South America” overview highlighting our favorite treks each month to help you pick a great adventure for your travel dates. Check the final three months of the year and what we’ve got in … Continue reading →

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