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The Amazon vs. Pantanal
South America is home to the Amazon Rainforest and the Pantanal Wetlands. Two utterly fantastic nature areas, each of which have something truly different to offer. But where will you go? Read on below and find out what special traits the two places have to offer. The Amazon The Amazon...
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Travelogue from Ecuador: Galapagos
Christina, our Latin America expert, has travelled extensively in the Latin American countries. Fortunately, she can still be surprised. Read about her visit to the Galapagos Islands in May 2019 below. I’m lying with my hands cradling my neck, looking up into the deep blue sky. A flock of 5...
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The Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are a magical place! The Pacific islands are known for their stunning landscapes, unique wildlife and Darwin’s visits back in 1835. But what makes the Galapagos Islands so special? What is Galapagos? Galapagos is an archipelago in the Pacific, located around 1,000 km off the coast of...
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Altitude sickness in Peru and other South American countries
Travelling to South America? Several destinations in South America are located at high altitude such as the Inca Trail and Cusco in Peru. So it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with altitude sickness: What is it? And how can you best avoid it? What is altitude sickness? Altitude sickness,...
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