The Train to Machu Picchu One of the many reasons to book your trip through a travel agent is that they, and their local, on-the-ground tour operators, can more effectively sort out any potential issues that may arise. This is true anywhere in the world, and no less so in Peru, where personal relationships are […]
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ISA Peru Trip 2024 As the planet’s largest rainforest, the Amazon is roughly the size of the contiguous U.S. and covers nearly half of the South American continent. Although two-thirds of it is in Brazil, the mighty Amazon River starts in Peru, outside Arequipa. It flows eastward, from the Andes mountain range to the Atlantic
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Off the beaten path in Brazil South America’s largest country is well-known for its capital city, Rio de Janeiro, and its annual carnival parade. Perhaps best viewed from Sugar Loaf Mountain, seeing the Atlantic coastal forests descend to the city’s fabulous world-class beaches and Guanabara Bay – it is truly something special. And views aren’t bad from
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Peru, a country steeped in history and natural wonders, extends far beyond the famed Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu. Embark on a journey to discover the lesser-known treasures that make this top South American destination a true adventurer’s paradise. Here are a few hidden gems that help make this place so unique: Experience Chimu culture on
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Argentina is well-known for Tango dance and music, along with its vast Patagonian expanses. The plains (pampas) and mountains bring to mind world-class hiking and trekking, as well as Mendoza and its wine tours, not far from the continent’s highest peak – Aconcagua. And who can forget Argentina’s Glacier National Park, just outside El Calafate, and its crown
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Although South America has thousands of miles of coastline, much of it is not actually beach friendly. The majority of the southern half of the continent – on both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean sides – is connected to rainy, windy and mountainous Patagonia. While these are undoubtedly special sea side destinations to experience, they do not
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Peru is more than just Ceviche With all due respect to the cuisine of other countries in South America, many would agree that Peru is the pinnacle of gastronomy in the region. The country’s cuisine blends native, European and East Asian cultures, with year-round access to special, local ingredients. With unique and tasty dishes from the sea of its
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