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 …
Category: Ecotourism
This blog category features ecotourism projects across Latin America. From small, community-based conservation projects to more established ecolodges or social enterprises.
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 …
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 …
Cultivating Self Love – A Women’s Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru
Thinking about the heavy toll the last 18 months have taken in society and knowing that people are looking for ways to reconnect with themselves, be in contact with nature and look after their mental health, we have been working to create wellness tourism experiences in Latin America.
We are excited to announce the launch of Cultivating Self Love, an international wellness …
In a hidden corner of the Southern Andes in Chile, about 8 hours by bus from Santiago and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, you will find the community of Quinquén. The name comes from the Mapuche word Kmkañhue, which means “place of refuge”. Formed by a group of indigenous families dedicated to the forest, this community is part of the Mapuche …
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 …
Villa Pardo is much more than a rural tourism destination; it is a small town that has harnessed its history, identity and natural heritage to look towards the future. Located just 220km from the Argentine capital, members of the community have come together to reverse the town’s decline and champion a kind of tourism firmly rooted in the principles of …
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 …
In the middle of the rainforest that protects Tenorio Volcano National Park, we visited a river that seems to come out of the tales of goblins; a turquoise-colored body of water which forms a majestic waterfall that pours its waters through the nearby town of Guatuso. Its name is Río Celeste. However, our adventure didn’t end with our Río Celeste …
Mexico is a country renowned for its crystal-clear waters, fabulous food, eternal sunshine and warm people. It also offers endless travel experiences which allow tourists to experience the depth of Mexico’s natural and cultural heritage. This is very much the case with several community-based projects promoting rural tourism in the Mayan Riviera. Through these programs, travellers have the opportunity to …
