What are the best dishes to try in Lima?
What are the best dishes to try in Lima? Peru is one of the most beautiful and unique tourist destinations in the world, combining the richness of years of intermingling between several diverse cultures including the Spanish, Chinese as well as traditional Peruvian customs and traditions. In addition to the awe-inspiring monuments and incredible natural scenery, Peru, and especially Lima is well known and well [...]
Vilcabamba a Relaxing Destination, Madre Tierra Resort
Vilcabamba a Relaxing Destination, Madre Tierra Resort Vilcabamba, a relaxing destination, is just 38kms away from Loja at the south of Ecuador. The village has become increasingly famous among foreign visitors and expats. In fact, it´s considered for international travelers a must along with the gringo trail from Ecuador to Peru. The valley has a very pleasant weather and tranquil ambiance, with plenty [...]
5 Useful Tips if you Travel to the Amazon in Ecuador
5 Useful Tips if you Travel to the Amazon in Ecuador There are trips that everyone should do once in a lifetime. Travelling to the Amazon rainforest would be one of them, as it is a really exotic place and you can live an incredible adventure. However, to enjoy the experience, remember there are some things to keep in mind. We share [...]
Top reasons for taking a cruise with the Seaman Journey
Top reasons for taking a cruise with the Seaman Journey The Seaman Journey is classified as a first class motor yacht, operating in the Galapagos archipelago since 2012. It Is considered an expedition cruise, which means that the ship is the medium of transportation to its destination, in this case the islets, and islands of the national park reserve. A first class [...]
Top reasons for taking a cruise with the Seaman Journey
Top reasons for taking a cruise with the Seaman Journey The Seaman Journey is classified as a first class motor yacht, operating in the Galapagos archipelago since 2012. It Is considered an expedition cruise, which means that the ship is the medium of transportation to its destination, in this case the islets, and islands of the national park reserve. The cruise is been [...]
Top popular places on a typical Galapagos Island Hopping Itinerary
Top popular places on a typical Galapagos Island Hopping Itinerary The well renowned Galapagos Islands offers a diversity of landscapes that are of unique envy among other exotic places that you may have visited before. All in all, the experience of getting close enough to the bizarre nature in the Galapagos Islands can make you a more conscious human being about life itself [...]
Top Experiences & Services onboard the Galapagos Sea Star Journey
Top Experiences & Services onboard the Galapagos Sea Star Journey The Galapagos Sea Star Journey is one of the three main cruises that are part of LATIN TRAILS´ operational fleet in the Galapagos Islands. Among the categories of cruises that are managed in the fleet available at LATIN TRAILS, we have the following rankings such as tourist superior class, first class, and boutique class [...]
7 Top Experiences for an Unforgettable Honeymoon in Peru
7 Top Experiences for an Unforgettable Honeymoon in Peru For many couples, a honeymoon means a Caribbean cruise or sitting on a beach in Mexico. Of course these are great choices, but if you’re an adventure-loving couple who want a truly memorable experience – a shared journey of discovery that you’ll never forget, why not consider a honeymoon in Peru? The diverse South [...]
Top Best Quito monuments to visit
Top Best Quito monuments to visit Quito is one of the favorite destinations of Latin America, as it was considered World Heritage by UNESCO. What makes the capital of Ecuador so attractive for visitors? The city was built in the XVI Century, over the ruins of an Inca city. It represents an harmonic mix between History, nature and modernism. In fact, Quito has the best-preserved colonial downtown in [...]
Latin Trails is attending this International Travel Fairs in March and April
Latin Trails is attending this International Travel Fairs in March and April For years Latin Trails have seen the importance of having a presence in the most renowned international travel fairs. It is the best way to strength the relationship and update the information on our improvements and new products and services. Also, it is the perfect opportunity to meet older and newer friends. Latin Trails is [...]
The Galapagos Sea Star Journey was awarded
The Galapagos Sea Star Journey was awarded The Galapagos Sea Star Journey, Latin Trails´ flagship yacht, was awarded last September 09, 2017, in the Riviera Maya as the South America´s Leading Boutique Cruise 2017 by the World Travel Award. This award is the result of many years of effort, improvements, innovation, and quality of service. Always supported by a welcoming and dedicated local crew on board. Thanks to you all [...]
Tips to avoid dizziness without taking medicine in a Speedboat or cruise at the Galapagos Islands
Tips to avoid dizziness without taking medicine in a Speedboat or cruise at the Galapagos Islands If you decide to visit the Galapagos Islands, remember that at some point within any Galapagos tour, you will need to move around the islands on a cruise or a speedboat. So, if you are not an experienced sailor, or high tides don’t suit you, we [...]
The top 4 sea creatures at the Galapagos Island
The top 4 sea creatures at the Galapagos Island This is the third article from a series regarding creatures found in the Galapagos Islands and their primary ecosystems. So far we have talked about land creatures, birds, and now we are going to write about sea creatures. Although Galapagos can share its natural wonders and amazing ecosystems from different perspectives and according to [...]
What’s the story behind Machu Picchu?
What’s the story behind Machu Picchu? What’s the story behind Machu Picchu? That’s a good question to ask before heading there. Scientists are still guessing exactly why Machu Picchu, or Old Peak, was built. Here are a few theories. It’s thought that Machu Picchu, which measures 1 square mile and rests about 2,400 meters above sea level in the midst of the Sacred [...]
The real reason why Darwin was inspired by Galapagos Islands
The real reason why Darwin was inspired by Galapagos Islands Galapagos Islands are famous, not only as a paradise for naturalists, but also as a source of inspiration during History. The Islands inspired poets, explorers, scientists and dreamers. They inspired, for instance, the writer Daniel Defoe with his novel Robinson Crusoe, and they also boosted scientific progress, as Charles Darwin was amazed by the [...]
Galapagos cruising, the perfect activity for LGBT couples and families
Galapagos cruising, the perfect activity for LGBT couples and families Galapagos are a paradise of naturalism and relax, and visiting the islands on board of a cruise is a very comfortable way to discover them. There are special LGBT cruises, one of the best ways to enjoy yourself, with your couple or your family. Imagine spending some days discovering incredible fauna and flora [...]
The mystery of the Nazca lines, what do archeologists say?
The mystery of the Nazca lines, what do archeologists say? Among the Peruvian cities of Nazca and Palpa, lies one of the greatest archaeological mysteries of all time. Since archaeologists began studying the figures of Nazca desert in the thirties of the twentieth Century, there have been dozens of theories about its creation. Which is the correct one? Nazca Desert, one of the driest [...]
The most beautiful landscapes in Ecuador for photography lovers
The most beautiful landscapes in Ecuador for photography lovers Ecuador in pictures A picture is worth a thousand words! And these photographs of some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ecuador will make you feel like travelling there with hand-held camera only. We hope you enjoy them! Ecuadorian Andes mountain range is an example of the rich variety of landscapes that can be [...]
The main reasons to travel for seniors
The main reasons to travel for seniors When we age, we often make the mistake of thinking that we have already done everything in life, that the most important things have already happened. If Verdi had thought the same, he would not have premiered Othello at 74 years, nor would Goethe have published Faust in his 80s, nor would Cervantes have written the second [...]
What is the best itinerary in Galapagos? (Second Part)
What is the best itinerary in Galapagos? (Second Part) We continue with the objective of acquainting you with all the information you need to choose which is the best itinerary in Galapagos?, this time we will talk about the Western Islands. These islands are the remotest of the archipelago, but they highly recommend to visit, if possible. If you want to get in touch with the endemic animals [...]
Top 3 land creatures at the Galapagos Island
Top 3 land creatures at the Galapagos Island On a previous article we wrote about the top birds on the Galapagos Island based on my last visit and experience lived on this amazing archipelago. Nevertheless, this time I would like to write about the ranking of land creatures that according to my stand point of view, and based on my last journey on one of the cruises [...]
What to do in Quito? 30 activities to do in one month
What to do in Quito? 30 activities to do in one month What to do in Quito? Let’s Go! – 30 ways to spend 30 days in Quito. The 30 activities to do in one month 1. You can’t skip the teleferico. This 10 minute gondola ride that takes you 1,000 meters up to Cruz Loma to witness the city and its valleys [...]
We celebrate the 38th Anniversary of Quito as World Heritage city
We celebrate the 38th Anniversary of Quito as World Heritage city Ecuador is on celebration mode: Quito, the capital, was considered World Heritage by UNESCO 38 years ago on September 8th, 1978. Furthermore, it was the first city in the World that had this honor. Why is this city so extraordinary? Quito, that was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an Inca city, has the best-preserved colonial [...]
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, an extraordinary tour to do once in a lifetime
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, an extraordinary tour to do once in a lifetime In 1533, the Inca Empire fell into the hands of the Spanish conquerors, led by Francisco Pizarro. Since the new discovery of many Inca monuments in the twentieth century, the rests of this ancient civilization have attracted people from all over the world. The most famous trekking [...]
The Inca trail becomes a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO
The Inca trail becomes a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO Perhaps part of the reason why this marvelous spot of ancient culture became a world cultural heritage site is due to the propelling of modern communication channels that came after this masterpiece.An ancestral road of communication established many centuries ago, became the heart of the Incas´ Empire for the trade of goods [...]