Amazon Rainforest
The superlatives never stop when describing the Amazon. The largest river in the world by volume; the widest river; the largest watershed on the planet. It discharges over 3,000 times more water than the River Thames. It’s home to a zillion insect species and over 1,500 bird species. The region’s importance has only grown over […]
Galapagos Islands
Straddling the Equator 600 miles to the west of the South American continent, lost in the blues of the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are famous as the crucible for Darwin’s theory of natural selection. They are one of the most unique destinations on the planet, and without doubt, one of the most amazing wildlife […]
Quito
Few capitals in the world can match Quito’s dramatic natural location. Surrounded by the towering mountains of the Andes with three snow-capped peaks visible on clear days, the city surprises many visitors with its exciting mix of old and new, great cuisine, friendly people and fascinating history. Quito’s historic centre is the largest and best-preserved […]
El Chalten
This small mountain village in Santa Cruz Province is located on the riverside of Río de las Vueltas, within the Los Glaciares National Park at the base of Torre and Fitz Roy mountains, both popular for climbing and trekking. It is 220 km north of El Calafate. El Chaltén emerged as a result of a […]
Mendoza
In the desert Cuyo region (western Argentina), Mendoza is the centre of the Argentinian wine industry, for which it is world renowned. It is also near the Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. Mendoza’s incredible Andean landscape is heady enough, and that’s before you even start on the wine. Although it is situated […]
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, known as one of the world’s most vibrant cities, is called the “Paris of South America” because of its unique European influence in its 19th century architecture and design. Some of most interesting neighborhoods are Recoleta, Palermo, San Telmo and Tigre in the Rio de la Plata (River of Silver). This extensive metropolis […]