Caleta Tortel is one of the most unique villages you could visit in South America. Not just because it’s literally framed by the icy wonders of Patagonia – snuggly sitting between the Northern and Southern Patagonian Ice Fields – but because it’s built on stilts and boasts an usual history that’s st
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The harshness of the Arctic region means that even if you’re visiting on an expedition cruise at the height of summer, you’ll likely experience climatic extremes. Packing for all eventualities is absolutely essential for Arctic cruise passengers, as is having good-quality gear that’ll keep you warm
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The birthplace of some of the most significant pre-Inca cultures in South America and certainly the cultural capital of Peru, not to mention a stunning colonial maze and basepoint from which to visit some of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, Trujillo seems more than ready to tak
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Sure, Peru’s revered archaeological site is spellbinding…but many people are unsure about when to visit Machu Picchu, as it has both a wet and dry season. This is one of the most often-asked questions we field here in the Chimu Adventures office and it’s a fair one at that. Whilst some visitors can
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Buying high-quality alpaca-wool clothing or a colourful hand-painted ceramic bowl in Peru is an immensely popular thing to do. Yet just because you’re happy to spend a couple of hundred dollars on a quality souvenir, it probably doesn’t mean you also don’t want to bring home a few extra pieces that
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Depending on whom you ask (or which survey you read) Latin America is either lauded as an inspiration of environmental protection or berated for not doing enough to preserve its natural treasures. Who’s right?There’s no denying that Latin America needs to be pulling up its bootstraps if it hopes to
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