Amazon Travel Highlight: Top Destinations for Ecotourism

Posted on May 15, 2012 - Category Amazon, Brazil, Destination Highlight, Ecuador, Peru | Leave a Comment

The Amazon Basin is host to an ecosystem that is unmatchable in its biological diversity but also among the most endangered on the planet due to human activity. For travelers seeking to see and inhabit this unique environment while also contributing to its preservation, ecotourism is an increasingly accessible option. Below we highlight the top [...]

South America Travel: Mother’s Day in Latin America

Posted on May 11, 2012 - Category Culture & Traditions, South America | 1 Comment

There is a saying widely used across South America: “madre no hay más que una.” Roughly translated, this means “you have but one mother.” In its larger significance, this phrase acknowledges the one woman who brings you into the world and raises you with great effort and sacrifice. Indeed, in Latin American cultures, mothers are [...]

Destination Highlight: A South America Vacation to Lake Titicaca

Posted on April 24, 2012 - Category Bolivia, Destination Highlight, Peru | Leave a Comment

Explore the magic of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, sitting at a staggering 12,379 feet (3,890 meters). Though it may break records for its location, set high in the Andean foothills, the lake is more likely known for its deep history and legend. Lake Titicaca is said to be where the [...]

Bolivia Travel Tale: Baby Llamas and the Witches’ Market in La Paz

Posted on February 3, 2012 - Category Bolivia, Peru, Travel Tales | 1 Comment

We arrived to La Paz at dawn, having caught an overnight bus from Sucre. We’d been traveling through northern Argentina and southern Bolivia, passing through cities and towns like Salta, Jujuy, and Potosi. In conversation with travelers heading in the opposite direction, time and time again, we were constantly told, “If you’re going to La [...]

Travel Tips by Superstar World Travel Blogger, Gary Arndt of Everything-Everywhere.com

Posted on October 10, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

We have a few celebrities of our own here in the travel industry. Recently, we got a chance to speak with Gary Arndt, the owner and writer of one of the most prominent travel blogs on the Internet, Everything-Everywhere.com. His travels have taken him to over 100 countries around the world, and Gary’s work has [...]

Flights to South America: New Airline Offers

Posted on March 23, 2011 - Category Argentina, Peru, Travel News | 1 Comment

Check out these new airline deals & destinations for your next Latin America travel adventure with experts at Latin America For Less.

Costa Rica Travel Guide: Eco-Friendly Tours in Monteverde

Posted on February 3, 2011 - Category Costa Rica | Leave a Comment

Are you concerned about the environmental impact of your next vacation to Costa Rica? Planning a trip is stressful enough without having to find eco-friendly tours, but put your worries to rest, we have them listed here for you! Costa Rica is often considered one of the most environmentally friendly countries, with more than 27% [...]

New Flights to South America’s Wonders: Easter Island & Iguazu Falls

Posted on January 12, 2011 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Chile | Leave a Comment

For travelers hoping to see two of South America’s highlights, it just got a little bit easier. The airline LAN recently announced new routes to bring you closer to Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Easter Island off the coast of Chile. These new routes begin in Miami, New York City, and Los Angeles with a [...]