Latin Discoveries

08/09/2022

01/09/2022

UNDISPUTED WINNERS! 🤩🏆
Peru once again obtains 3 important recognitions in the World Travel Awards South America 2022 that demonstrate once again the excellence of our country at a tourist, gastronomic and cultural level in the region. 🇵🇪👏

19/07/2022

GREAT NEWS FOR PERU! 😍🏅
We are proud to announce that Central Restaurante 🇵🇪 has just been chosen as the Best Restaurant in South America and as the 2nd best worldwide in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022. 👏👏

GREAT NEWS FOR PERU! 😍🏅
We are proud to announce that Central Restaurante 🇵🇪 has just been chosen as the Best Restaurant in South America and as the 2nd best worldwide in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022. 👏👏

26/06/2022

This was Inti Raymi (Sun Festival) in Cusco 🌞🇵🇪🌅

30/04/2022

🏠 ACCOMMODATION DISCOVERIES 🏠
Casa Gangotena Hotel is located in Quito, Ecuador. It has a Renaissance-inspired structure originally built as a home in 1534. Its decoration combines neoclassical and modern elements. A great option in Ecuador! 🛏️🇪🇨💤
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Elegance and luxury await you at Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel in the heart of Quito's Old Town. This restored historical mansion is an eclectic destination ...

29/04/2022

🌇 URBAN DISCOVERIES 🌇
Potosi, Bolivia is the birth place of the first global currency. This makes a visit to the National Mint of Bolivia, a fascinating stop. The building was built in the 18s to control the minting of colonial coins 💰🇧🇴💲

28/04/2022

📚 CULTURE DISCOVERIES 📚
The Tango Singer by Tomás Eloy Martínez is the perfect novel to grasp the atmosphere of the Argentinian capital in the early 2000s. Start dreaming about your trip to Buenos Aires!

27/04/2022

🐒 WILDLIFE DISCOVERIES 🐒
Rockhopper penguins are probably the cutest of all. They occupy the shorelines of the islands north of Antarctica, from Chile to New Zealand and can be easily spotted in the Falklands Islands 🐧
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Rockhoppers brave the world’s stormiest seas only to come ashore and face a daunting 300-foot cliff, hopping most of the way up. Penguins: Spy in the Huddle,...

26/04/2022

🍽️ FOOD DISCOVERIES 🍽️
Aguajé is a 90 feet tall palm tree that grows in the Amazon Rainforest. The pulp of its fruits can be eaten in ice cream or fermented and used as a acidic liquor. They also have great pharmaceutical applications 🌴💊🍦

25/04/2022

⛰️ NATURE DISCOVERIES ⛰️
Chiloé Island is located in southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region. It is known for its colorful stilt houses built on the water but not only... ⛪🇨🇱🎨
Learn more here 📹👇:
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A land of myths and legends, unique folklore and culinary traditions. Visiting Chiloé is like entering a magical world blessed in nature and culture. From th...

24/04/2022

🌎 TRAVEL DISCOVERIES 🌎
Lake Quilotoa is a mesmerizing colorful lagoon that filled the crater of the extinct Quilotoa volcano. Explore this area and meet local people by joining our hiking tour 🌋🇪🇨🎒
View tour 👇:
https://www.latindiscoveries.com/ecuador-private-tours/64-quilotoa-loop-trek6

4-day Quilotoa Loop Trek from 490 USD. Book your Trek Vacation to Ecuador with Local Experts based in Quito!

23/04/2022

🏠 ACCOMMODATION DISCOVERIES 🏠
On-Boutique Hotel in Sucre is one of the most modern option you will find with top-notch service. It also features a great restaurant, a wine cellar and a bar. RELAX! 🛀🇧🇴🍷

22/04/2022

🌇 URBAN DISCOVERIES 🌇
With a capacity of 49,000 fans, Buenos Aires soccer stadium 'La Bombonera' (meaning 'candy box' in Spanish), offers a unique atmosphere that you may not find in any other stadium worldwide. ⚽🇦🇷🙋‍♂️
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20/11/2014 La Bombonera - Boca Juniors Amazing Entrance Vs. River Plate

21/04/2022

📚 CULTURE DISCOVERIES 📚
Once a year, Patagonian sheeps are sheared to collect their high-quality wool which in the past was shipped to wealthy European people 🪒🐑👕
Watch sheep shearing 📽️:
http://ow.ly/Gl4T50FCeZq

Enjoy one more day of doing activities in rural Patagonia.Visit us on our website www.estanciamercedes.clhttps://www.facebook.com/EstanciaMercedes/?ref=bookm...

20/04/2022

🐒 WILDLIFE DISCOVERIES 🐒
Unpopular because of their razor-sharp teeth and devouring humans reputation, all piranhas live in South America. But not all have a taste for blood, among the 30 different species, some are true vegetarians! 🐟🦷

19/04/2022

🍽️ FOOD DISCOVERIES 🍽️
Rodolfo Guzmán’s is the owner of Borago restaurant in Santiago. It is considered as Chile's best restaurant and as one of the most sustainable! 👨‍🍳🇨🇱🥗
Learn why 📽️:
http://ow.ly/wyaG50FCh2q

Chef Patron Rodolfo Guzmán presents Boragó in Santiago, Chile. Read and see more at www.wbpstars.com - only about the best restaurants in the world!

18/04/2022

⛰️ NATURE DISCOVERIES ⛰️
Located in Northern Peru, Kuelap was the political center of the Chachapoya civilization, a pre-Columbian culture. In 2008, it was recognized as one of the 7 wonders of Peru 🏰🇵🇪
Learn more 👇:
http://ow.ly/CIVA50FCdzW

▶FULL DOCUMENTARIES | http://planetdoc.tv/playlist-full-documentaries▶ Spanish video: http://planetdoc.tv/documental-kuelap-ciudad-fortalezaKuelap is an anci...

17/04/2022

🌎 TRAVEL DISCOVERIES 🌎
Did you know that several top Bolivian spots were accessible by train? Now you do! Board 3 trains during your tour & enjoy a relaxing and unique atmosphere🚂🇧🇴
More info here 👇:
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11-day Bolivia Train Journey Tour including Tupiza to Uyuni and La Paz to Tiwanaku Train Rides. Book your Bolivia Train Vacation with Local Experts in La Paz!

16/04/2022

🏠 ACCOMMODATION DISCOVERIES 🏠
If you love meeting and spending time with local people, then you should definitely stay at Ocumayo Community near Humahuaca, Argentina. They will teach you how they cook and cultivate andean products. 🌽🇦🇷

15/04/2022

🌇 URBAN DISCOVERIES 🌇
Located in Argentina's Río Negro province, Bariloche is a city surrounded by thousand-year-old forests, mountains covered in snow and crystal clear lakes. Only a 2h20' flight from Buenos Aires🌄⛷️
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San Carlos de Bariloche, known simply as Bariloche, is a city located in the province of Río Negro, Argentina.Bariloche is the most visited destination in Pa...

14/04/2022

📚 CULTURE DISCOVERIES 📚
You may have seen his face before. Indigenous chief Raoni Metuktire has been fighting to preserve the Amazon rainforest and Brazil's indigenous tribes in the face of ecological disaster for decades ✳️👴🌳

13/04/2022

🐒 WILDLIFE DISCOVERIES 🐒
It is highly probable that you'll get to spot guanacos when travelling to Chile. They look similar to domesticated llamas but are larger, with dense woolly fur that is dark-brown and paler underneath 🐪🇨🇱

12/04/2022

🍽️ FOOD DISCOVERIES 🍽️
Learn how to cook Peruvian classic 'lomo saltado'. Marinated sirloin steak, red onion, tomatoes, ají amarillo, French fries and rice 🥓🍅🧅🍛
Video 👇:
http://ow.ly/eDH450FCdbQ

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11/04/2022

⛰️ NATURE DISCOVERIES ⛰️
The stunning Lençois Maranhenses NP is located in North Brazil, not far from São Luís. It is known for its white sand dunes & seasonal rainwater lagoons. Our Brazil team secret gem! 🏝️🇧🇷
Video 📹:
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With large expanses of sweeping sand dunes, Lençóis Maranhenses might appear to be your average desert. But for six months of the year, crystal blue lagoons ...

10/04/2022

🌎 TRAVEL DISCOVERIES 🌎
Argentina is a land of contrasts with 3 unmissable spots: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Patagonia. Good news: our 12-day Best of Argentina has it all! 💃🇦🇷⛲
View tour 👇:
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12-day Argentina Private Package Tour including Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Perito Moreno, Ushuaia. Book your Vacation to Argentina with Local Experts!

09/04/2022

🏠 ACCOMMODATION DISCOVERIES 🏠
Located near Torres del Paine NP, Chile, Ecocamp Patagonia dome hotel is definitely one of the most sustainable hotel in the world! 🏩💤
Learn why in this video 👇:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwCHi75gcE

EcoCamp Patagonia (www.ecocamp.travel) is one of the world’s most sustainable hotels. Located in Torres del Paine National Park (Southern Chile), it is also ...

08/04/2022

🎣 ACTIVITY DISCOVERIES 🎣
Traveling to the Amazon basin? You may have the opportunity to try out piranha fishing! Sounds scary? There's nothing to worry about as you'll learn everything about this feared but in most cases harmless fish! 🐟🚣

07/04/2022

📚 CULTURE DISCOVERIES 📚
'Neruda' movie gives a look at the lesser known side of world-famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. It also offers a trip through the different landscapes of Chile! ✒️🇨🇱
Watch trailer 🎥:
http://ow.ly/QxB650FCkwm

At the start of the Cold War, subversive Chilean senator and poet Pablo Neruda is pursued by police prefect Oscar Peluchonneau. Unable to flee the country, N...

06/04/2022

🐒 WILDLIFE DISCOVERIES 🐒
The Andean cock-of-the-rock is the national bird of Peru. The male is easily recognizable with its bright red-orange head, neck, breast, and shoulders 🐦🇵🇪
Have a look 👇
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Video courtesy of Christopher M. Foito / Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

05/04/2022

🍽️ FOOD DISCOVERIES 🍽️
A 'churrascaria' is a Brazilian type of all-you-can eat steakhouse. A must-try for meat lovers! With 10+ different meat and a huge buffet. Churrascaria Palace in Copacabana, Rio, is one of our favorite! 🥩🇧🇷🍖