Wildlife of Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina
Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil and featuring up to 300 individual falls, Iguazu Falls are one of the most spectacular natural attractions on the planet. But there is … Read more
Latin America
Brazilian animals you can spot on your travels
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
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
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
Top 10 Pantanal Adventures To Add To Your Brazil Holidays
No holidays in Brazil would be complete without experiencing the country’s spectacular biodiversity. After all, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. And to witness this powerhouse of … Read more
Best things to do in Brazil for wildlife enthusiasts
Taking up half of South America’s land mass, Brazil is THE most biodiverse country in the world. It is home to the world’s largest rainforest – the Amazon and the … Read more
Wild jaguars in Brazil – Exploring the Pantanal
Our trip to search for jaguars in Brazil gets off to a good start when my friend Ruth accidentally knocks down the former governor of Mato Grotto state with her … Read more
Best things to do in Paraty, Brazil
Wedged between the jungle-covered mountains and the brilliant blue waters of an island-studded bay, Paraty is one of the most adorable and picturesque small towns in Brazil. Its spectacularly well-preserved … Read more
Maned wolves of Santuario do Caraça
After seeing the astonishing amount of wildlife in the Northern and Southern Pantanal, we still had one unique animal on our wishlist – the Maned wolf. Despite its large size, … 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
Searching for the Geoffroy’s cat in Argentina
My search for one of Argentina’s small wild cats, unimaginatively named the Geoffroy’s cat, gets off to a rocky start when I arrive in El Palmar, Entre Rios during an … Read more
Wildlife of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. And one of the best ways to explore its natural heritage is by taking a road trip across some … Read more
Costa Rica Animals: A guide to the best wildlife destinations in Costa Rica
While accounting for only 0.03 percent of the earth’s surface area, Costa Rica contains nearly 6 percent of the world’s biodiversity. An amazing 25.6% of Costa Rica’s land area is … Read more
Exploring Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica
Lying in the valley of the Tempisque River in Guanacaste Province and covering 45,492 acres, Palo Verde National Park is one of the most unique National Parks in Costa Rica. … Read more
Wildlife Watching at La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
One of the main reasons we visited Costa Rica’s north-eastern lowlands was to see the Honduran white bats at Tirimbina Reserve. Sadly, the bats roosting habitat in Tirimbina was destroyed … Read more
