The Alto Mayo Wetlands, in the high jungle of Northern Peru, are natural spaces ideal for observing a great variety of wildlife. The Tingana Ecological Reserve, part of this ecosystem, is managed by the Association for the Conservation of Aguajales and Renacales of Alto Mayo (ADECARAM), which is made up of 14 families from the Tingana community, nine of which …
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You may have never heard of Los Antiguos, let alone found it easy to locate on the map of Argentina. This small town in the northwest of the Santa Cruz province, Patagonia, is nestled in a region with very interesting attractions. As I boarded an early 2.5-hour flight from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia, in the Chubut province, I could …
As I stepped onto the green shores of Samaná, I felt an immediate connection to this captivating province located on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. I was surprised by the natural beauty and local authenticity that define this unique destination. With its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and lush tropical landscapes, Samaná offers a truly immersive experience that blends …
That Argentina is a huge country is not news; indeed, it is the 8th largest country in the world. This gives us an idea of the great variety of regions and landscapes to discover, coupled with the fact that its cultural heritage is very rich and extensive.
A large part of the territory was occupied by native peoples before the arrival …
After a successful wellness retreat in Costa Rica last December, where participants learned all about “Cultivating Self Love” while experiencing ecotourism activities such as jungle hiking, whale-watching and bioluminescence kayaking, we are pleased to launch another wellness retreat, this time in beautiful Guatemala! Rescripting Your Life was lovingly created and curated to assist participants to clear out old programming and …
The Chicamocha Canyon in Colombia, located in the northeast of the country, is one of the largest canyons in the world. Close to the city of Bucaramanga, the charming town of Barichara and the backpacker hotspot of San Gil, it is considered to be one of the country’s natural wonders and a top hiking destination. A day spent trekking the …
Costa Rica is renowned for its natural beauty and rich flora and fauna, with the core of the country’s tourism offer lying beyond its cities, towns and developed coastal zones. Costa Rica offers tourists countless ecotourism possibilities in both exotic seaside locations and mountainous regions. Monteverde, located in the northern part of Puntarenas province, is one such example, a destination …
Every Chilean has heard about Chiloe Island. If you ask anyone in Chile, they will tell you Chiloe is a place of magic, where witches and mythological creatures still wander around. And if they are lucky to have visited the island, they will definitely speak about the friendliness of its inhabitants, known as chilotes. When I first went to the …
Atacama: few words sound so mystic and appealing. The idea of deserts has always blown humans’ minds because of the openness, the toughness and the challenging conditions for life. When it comes to the Atacama Desert, it is no wonder that this enigmatic place has been one of the main destinations for explorers of South America in the last 40 …
Located on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, El Paredón is a quiet village of fishermen near the Sipacate Naranjo National Park. Its mangroves provide a home for a vast biodiversity, and its volcanic black sand beaches are great for surfing. Each year, the humpback whale migrates along the coast. Also, hundreds of turtles nest and then embark on the journey …
