Llanos Orientales: a Wildlife Safari on the Plains of Colombia
You’ve probably heard of going on a wildlife safari on the plains of Africa, but did you know you can also go on a wildlife safari on the plains of … Read more
Latin America
Guide to Planning Your Patagonia Puma Quest in Torres Del Paine
Thinking of embarking on a Patagonia puma quest? Then you’ve come to the right place. This guide gives you the know-how to maximise your chances of spotting a puma in … Read more
30 Costa Rica Animals and Where to See Them on Your Travels
Costa Rica represents only 0.03% of the earth’s surface, yet it contains more than 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. And chances are, if you are planning a trip to this … Read more
Six Stunning Wild Cats of Costa Rica
While not considered a wild cat watching destination, Costa Rica is home to six species of wild felines: Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot, Margay, Oncilla and Jaguarundi. Most of these cats are … Read more
How to Enjoy Osa Peninsula Wildlife without a Tour
I’d been quite footloose during my trip to Latin America – one month was about as far in advance as I’d arrange anything at all. Corcovado, though, was the one … Read more
When and Where to See Animals in the Wild: Guide to Wildlife Watching
Have you ever dreamt of following in the footsteps of David Attenborough? Of visiting the world’s wildest places and witnessing the intimate moments of animals’ lives? This is what the … Read more
Where to See Peninsula Valdes Orcas and Other Patagonian Wildlife
The Peninsula Valdes is a small, remote corner of Argentina, a desolate and windswept coastline of Patagonia where the waves of the Atlantic Ocean break against the coastal cliffs. Yet, … Read more
A practical guide to visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil & Argentina
To be completely honest, I expected Iguazu Falls to be at least slightly overrated. They just sounded too good to be true, especially considering the huge crowds that you would … Read more
Spotting Wildlife in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Before you plan a trip to Monteverde, check out our guide to Monteverde Cloud Forest animals and where to see them. Costa Rica‘s Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a magical … Read more
Corcovado Tour Review: Spotting Wild pumas in Costa Rica
Corcovado National Park is hands down the best place to see wildlife in Costa Rica and to experience the tropical rainforest. As a perk, because the park has been protected … Read more
Best Galapagos Islands for Spotting Wildlife
Galapagos Islands are a dream destination for any serious nature lover. This unique environment is so unlike any other place on Earth, that it inspired Charles Darwin to think outside … Read more
Watching wild jaguars in the Pantanal, Brazil
If you are dreaming of seeing wild jaguars, Brazil is the destination for you. In the Pantanal, jaguars can not simply be seen in the flash of an eye but … Read more
35 Amazing Brazilian Animals and Best Places to See Wildlife in Brazil
Occupying half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. It contains the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon and the world’s largest tropical wetland, the … Read more
On the trail of the ocelot in Brazil
After spending a week watching jaguars in the northern Pantanal, we headed to the southern fringes of the wetland to track a different spotted feline – the Ocelot. Fazenda San … Read more
11 Stunning South American Wild Cats and Where to See Them
When most of us think about South American wild cats, we picture the jaguar – the large spotted predator of the Amazon jungle. But did you know that South America … Read more