Com uma diversidade única de espécies de animais em um mesmo local, algumas encontradas somente aqui, as Ilhas Galápagos acabaram se tornando um laboratório natural para estudos e pesquisas biológicas. A região também é considerada pioneira em ecoturismo e conservação onde garantir a preservação da vida selvagem é a prioridade número um. O número de…

Situated just 100 miles north-west of Quito, on the pacific slopes of the Andes, in the southern tip of the Choco-Darien region, which stretches from Panama down along the western flank of the Andes, Ecuador’s cloud forest is one of the most bio diverse environments in the world with more bird species in this one…

When those ‘in the know’ talk about Punta Del Este what they really mean is José Ignacio; a small fishing village that has become frequented by the rich and famous for its laid back, unpretentious cool. This is the hotspot of South America where fashion icons and Hollywood stars mix with the refreshingly unphased locals. As…

The highlands of southwestern Bolivia offer visitors some of the most dramatic scenery in South America. Altitude ranges from 6,000m on its peaks and ridges to an average of 4,000m on the plains and lagoons which lie between. Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat and when the surface is dry the salar…

Set at a whopping 4,100m, this city will take your breath away not just from the high altitude but also its position in the valley. One of the best ways to see the city is by the cable car metro which gives you stunning views and photograph opportunities. It is a very poor city but…