Category: Nature

An amazon cruise slowly floats up river at sunset.

The Best Amazon River Cruises: A Complete Guide

Learn about different cruise accommodations, activities, and what to pack for Amazon cruise trips that we offer launching weekly from Iquitos.

Group of 1 woman and 2 men hiking a green mountain trail toward a snowcapped peak in the Andes.

27 Best Treks in Peru: Hiking in the Andes and Beyond

Check out our list of the top 27 best treks in Peru, with hikes like Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain, Laguna 69, Inca Trail, Kuelap, Huayna Picchu and more.

One white and one brown alpaca overlook Cusco city. The white one has a rainbow fleece collar.

What’s the Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca?

Across the Andes Mountains, you are sure to spot llamas and alpacas. But which is which? Learn how to tell the difference between llama and alpaca in this guide.

Spot sea turtles, fish, colorful coral and more when scuba diving in the Galapagos.

Scuba Diving in the Galapagos: Your Complete Guide

Discover more about scuba diving in the Galapagos and scuba diving tours in the Galapagos, including best time to dive, best dive sites, what you’ll see, and how to book your trip.

A boat passes by an arch rock formation jutting out of the water on a Ballestas Islands tour.

Ballestas Islands: Wildlife Haven of Paracas

Set out on an epic animal-viewing boat tour through the Ballestas Islands. The diversity of birds and marine creatures that greet you is impressive.

A tall waterfall surrounded by lush jungle greenery.

Gocta Waterfall: Peru’s Tallest Free-falling Cascade

Visit one of the world’s tallest waterfalls on your trip to Peru! Learn all about the Gocta Waterfall, a breathtaking place where the Amazon Rainforest meets the Andes Mountains.

The turquoise bay and sea vistas on the trail to the top of Cerro Tijeretas on San Cristobal Island.

San Cristobal, Galapagos: Complete Visitor’s Guide

Learn more about San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos, including history, best time to visit, wildlife, things to do, packing list, best restaurants, hotels and more.

Waves crashing against the expansive desert cliff coast of the Paracas National Reserve in Peru.

Paracas National Reserve: Complete Travel Guide

Stunning coastal scenery and diverse wildlife make the Paracas National Reserve an obligatory stop along Peru’s southern coast. Plan daily excursions or go exploring solo.

A full moon rises in a purple sky above mountainous rock formations in the Atacama Desert.

Top 14 Deserts In South America: Sand, Salt, and Solitude

South America has impressive mountains, rainforests, and coasts, but it also has incredible deserts across the continent. Learn about 14 of the best deserts in South America below.