Stretching from Mexico to the southern tip of Patagonia, Latin America is one of the most ecologically diverse regions on Earth. Chile spans almost the entire length of South America, from the Atacama Desert in the north to the glaciers of Patagonia in the south. Brazil is a land of giants, home to the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon, and the world’s largest tropical wetland, the Pantanal, where you can encounter jaguars, giant otters, and the world’s largest flying parrots, the hyacinth macaws.
The most extensive waterfall system on Earth, Iguazu Falls, spans the border between Brazil and Argentina. To the south, Argentina stretches into Patagonia where killer whales are famously observed beaching themselves to catch seals.
In Central America, Costa Rica forms part of Latin America’s northern reaches. While representing only 0.03% of the Earth’s surface, Costa Rica contains more than 5% of the planet’s biodiversity, largely thanks to the variety of landscapes packed into a relatively small area. Within these landscapes, you can encounter an exceptional diversity of wildlife, from pumas to hummingbirds.
Shrouded in mist and dripping with moss, Chiloé Island, lying 30 kilometres off the coast of Chile, shelters temperate rainforests that are home to some of the world’s smallest and … Read more
So, you’re thinking about visiting Chile‘s Torres del Paine in winter? First of all, bravo. Most people won’t even consider it. Patagonia in winter does present some logistical challenges, like … Read more
If you are travelling to South America, chances are you will see either a llama, an alpaca, a vicuña, or a guanaco. These fluffy, doe-eyed creatures are everywhere: grazing across … Read more
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
We visited La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica on the advice of our guide in Tirimbina Biological Reserve, who suggested La Selva as a possible place to see the … Read more
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
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
Taking up half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is THE most biodiverse country in the world. It is home to the world’s largest rainforest – the Amazon, and the world’s … Read more
If you have spent any time in South or Central America, you have probably seen at least one species of macaw. Scarlet macaws flying over Costa Rica’s sandy beaches, Hyacinth … Read more
Pouso Alegre Lodge lies in the heart of the Pantanal, an enormous tropical wetland and South America’s biodiversity hotspot. Part working farm, part ecolodge, Pouso Alegre is famed for being … Read more
Lying 120 km from Cuiaba and 15 km from Poconé, Pousada Piuval is the gateway to the Pantanal. Well, to the northern part of it in Brazil. The Pantanal is … Read more
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
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
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
After seeing the astonishing amount of wildlife in the Northern and Southern Pantanal, we still had one unique Brazilian animal on our wishlist – the Maned wolf. Despite its large … Read more