The Brazilian Independence Day came about when Portugal took ownership of Brazil. After sending Prince Pedro (later to be known as Emperor Pedro of Brazil) in to rule over the company, Portugal soon lost their power, as Pedro became a fair and loved ruler, who saw the need for Brazil ...
The rail route taking visitors to the Inca Citadel of the famous Machu Picchu ruins is to be completely restored by June 25th, whilst the train services carrying visitors from Cusco to Machu Picchu will begin operating once again on July 1st, as announced by Peru Rail.
The railway lines ...
The amazing Leatherback Turtle, which can grow up to 7 feet and weigh up to 2,000 pounds, nests each February and July. A fantastic place to see the female turtles hatching and burying their eggs is at the Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica and many tourists travel to this region ...
The island of Cerralvo, located in the Sea of Cortez, has been renamed Jacques Cousteau island.
The Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California), which separates the Baja Peninsula from the Mexican mainland, is a unique corner of the Pacific Ocean. Five million years ago, the Sea of ...
Steve Lidgey (Sales & Tailor Made Executive) recently travelled to the Galapagos courtesy of Ocean Adventures & Akorn Destination Management.
The Galapagos has long been high on my “must do” list. Therefore I jumped at the chance to visit the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s “Theory of Evolution”,located 1,000 km off the ...
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu will be open to the public again on the 1st of April.
The historical site was closed last month, after the heaviest rainfall in over a decade left rail roads, and transport roads closed and un-usable. Since then the people of Peru have ...
Following the American War of Independence and the French Revolution, people worldwide wanted a slice of the autonomous action. Latin America, in particular, took arms, with many countries fighting for their rights to self rule; 200 years on Mexico, Chile and Argentina are now marking the bicentenaries of their independence. ...
To this day scientists, engineers and laymen are amazed at how the Inca ruins, of Machu Picchu, have survived every climate form and its aftermath. Following the nature induced landslides and flooding in Peru, causing damage all over – it is a wonder how the 500+ year old ruins remained to stand ...
Bordering the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones, are one of the most mesmerising natural wonders; Iguassu Falls.
Divided into the upper and lower Iguassu, the waterfall is taller than Niagara Falls, twice as wide with 275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles ...
Argentina is a wonderful mix of culture and nature, from the volcanic peaks and salt lakes of the north, to the breathtaking glaciers of Tierra del Fuego. As the world’s 8th largest country, home to the land of gaucho and tango, Argentina has a rich history and vibrant modern lifestyle ...
Felicity Baillie tells us of her recent trip to Costa Rica with her boyfriend (and Bales Worldwide Ticketing Specialist) Neil Carpenter.
"Costa Rica was a destination that I didn't know very much about or ever considered visiting, however, once we decided that was where we would go, it soon became very ...
As river cruising becomes more and more popular, it isn’t a surprise to see more luxury cruises taking to the water in response to demand from those wishing to discover countries in more sophistication and style.
The M/V Aqua offers luxury exploration trips along the northern Amazon and the Pacaya Samiria ...
The Pousda Picinguaba sits in a unique natural setting, inviting you to interact with nature and local life.
The hotel overlooks a peaceful bay at the heart of the Serra do Mar Natural Park, the tropical rainforest which runs between Rio and São Paulo. Presenting just 10 rooms with each opening ...
Adventure in the Amazon – from Source to Sea
Over 1.6 million years ago the Amazon was born. Now home to a unique array of wildlife, lush vegetation and tribes, the river and the rainforest attract visitors who are eager to discover all it has to offer.
Bruce Parry has just completed ...
Bolivia, it is so much more than altitude, Andean flute and alpacas. This now land locked country is vast country surrounded by five neighbours; Peru, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil.
It is a culturally diverse country, made up of about 60% of pure indigenous people which makes it very different and ...
Extending from Mexico and across northern Central America, the Maya were one of the most populous and dynamic civilisations on earth, a Mesoamerican society that created spectacular art and architecture and the only full developed written language in pre-Columbian America.
El Salvador
The Mayans left a legacy in El Salvador such as ...
Richard Godden, Latin America specialist explores the highlights of Colombia
Having recently read Mark Bowden’s ‘Killing Pablo’, my preconceptions of Colombia were not all positive. Nevertheless, the opportunity to travel came up and after negotiating both London Heathrow and Miami airports, I landed in Bogota to meet with our host and the ...
Discover the new James Turrell Museum as it opens in Argentina's oldest winery...
Perched at 7,600ft in the spectacular Argentine Andes, the Estancia y Bodega Colomé is Argentina's oldest winery. When Donald M. Hess, the Swiss entrepreneur, wine magnate and art collector, took it over in 2001, he added a five ...
