For the nature and wildlife lover, Patagonia is the place to come in South America; whether you are a hard-core adventurer or a traveler more interested in light hiking, fishing or horseback riding. Ice Age valleys and moraines, jagged mountain ridges, fjords and glaciers, native forests and an abundance of waterfalls make the human visitor…
One of the most remote places you can visit on Earth is also one of the most mysterious: Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui in the native language. Dubbed Easter Island when the first Europeans landed here on Easter Day 1722, the island is the most isolated inhabited place on earth – farther from the…
Since the first vines were planted by missionaries in the 16th Century, wine has long been a Chilean national treasure to be savoured and shared. Today, those original vines have blossomed into a booming business turning Chile’s grapes into liquid gold. Chile is now one of the top wine producing countries in the world. Travel one hour…
At the base of South America’s Andean range, one will find a magical valley oasis – “lugar de sin- cuenta estrellas”, a place of endless stars and unparalleled beauty – Chile’s Atacama Desert. Here it is easy to get lost in a reverie amidst the vast open landscape of salt flats, sand dunes, rock canyons, mountain peaks, geysers…
From its high desert to its coastal beaches, Chile is truly a land of enchanting contrasts. There are special places of unparalleled beauty to be discovered at every turn…awe-inspiring landscapes that remind us to contemplate and celebrate the mysterious and magical wonder of creation. Pucón, a lively lakeside village, a short plane ride south of Santiago, is…
In the world of travel, there is truly a destination or trip for everyone…and every interest. Today, we’re calling all cyclists to check out this amazing trip through South America! Tour d’Afrique, the company that first introduced cross-continental cycling, just opened up a 4,070-mile trans-continent, 80-day cycling expedition called Vuelta Sudamericana that departs Buenos Aires,…
Tierra Atacama, the resort and spa that we are staying at offers a ton of different excursions during your stay here. Actually, they are part of your al-inclusive package. Here is the link to pricing at Tierra Atacama. (Could they have come up with a shorter name?) Our group went on a bike ride to…