Is this Peru’s Next Adventure Town? – Santa Teresa, Peru
Make Santa Teresa, Peru your adventure basecamp with hot springs, ziplines, rafting, kayaking, and the cheapest way to get to Machu Picchu.
Our travel blog posts about cultural travel include information about museums, local markets, festivals and celebrations, Indigenous groups, archaeological sites, traditions, and other aspects of culture in North, Central, and South America.
Photo Essay: The Weekly Guamote Market in Ecuador
There are no tchotchkes at the Guamote market in Ecuador where the needs of the locals--from hats to guinea pigs--are sold and the bargaining is serious.
Amazon Community Tourism Done Right – Napo River Basin, Ecuador
Amazon community tourism is done right at this outstanding adventure lodge in the Napo River Amazon Basin in Ecuador.
Photo Essay: Independence Day Festival in Saraguro, Ecuador
The traditional clothing, culture, and pride of residents are on full display during the Independence Day festival in Saraguro, Ecuador.
Photo Essay: La Diablada Devil Dance Festival in Píllaro, Ecuador
Experience the annual La Diablada Devil Dance Festival in Píllaro, Ecuador where thousands welcome the New Year in elaborate costumes.
Pablo Neruda Slept Here – La Chascona, La Sebastiana, & Isla Negra Museums, Chile
The La Chascona, La Sebastiana, and Isla Negra Pablo Neruda museums give visitors intimate insights into one of Chile's most famous writers.
The Hat Makers’ Tradition – Montecristi, Ecuador
One of the best places to see the work of traditional hat makers is in Montecristi, Ecuador where world-famous "Panama" hats are still produced by hand.
Everything You Need to Know About Yerba Mate – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Our yerba mate guide covers buying, brewing, and sharing yerba mate so you can be sure you're doing it right.
