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Las Fiestas Patrias

Visit Peru and Ecuador during independence days, celebrated as Las Fiestas Patrias. Their holidays, both observed near the end of July, commemorate the birthday of military leader Simon Bolivar. A look at the history of Peru and Ecuador's quest for indepe
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Two National Parks Declared Off Limits to Drilling, Mining

Efforts to protect the Amazon, including how Adventure Life Amazon tours benefit the Cuyabeno reserve
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People, Mountains and Spirits in the Andes

The Andes Mountain Range includes so much more than an unforgettable trekking circuit. The rural countryside of the Andes and its inhabitant offer travelers true contact with the beauty, culture and mystery of the Andes.
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Family Travel in Ecuador

Ecuador is an ideal destination for families interested in educational travel. With four distinct ecosystems in a relatively small area, families can experience natural diversity in a short period of time. There are also plenty of opportunities to have fun and make lasting memories together!
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Argentina Wine: Classics in the Making

Argentine wines have a short history but an excellent reputation in the wine world. They are quickly becoming popular among wine lovers everywhere! Learn about the top wine growing regions and common varietals. This brief overview will better prepare you for tasting your way through Argentina's vineyards.
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Galapagos Special Alert: Presence of Plasmodium Detected in Galapagos Penguins

One of the greatest threats to the delicate ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands is invasive species. The unique plant and wildlife that have developed over centuries on the islands did so in extreme isolation from the mainland – making them exceptionally vulnerable to foreign diseases that their immune systems are simply ill-prepared to …
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Lonesome George, Not So Lonesome?

Published August 22, 2008 Last month brought news that 13 eggs where found in Lonesome George's pen. The last of the Galapagos' Pinta Island species of giant tortoise, scientists at the Charles Darwin Research Station have been attempting to breed George with tortoises similar to Pinta subspecies since 1972. Over thirty-years later (giant …
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Brazil Visa Exemption in 2016!

Traveling during 2016? You can take advantage of the Brazil tourist visa EXEMPTION! All U.S. citizens will be exempt from obtaining a visa in order to enter the country throughout the entire year. This will eliminate an additional cost as well as the visa application process during your trip preparation. It may just be enough to entice you to plan that trip to Brazil you've always dreamed of...
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Possible Air Strike in Chile

The news was just released on December 14, 2015 of a possible 48-hour strike of Chile's civil aviation authority. IF the strike occurs, it will happen this Thursday & Friday, December 17 & 18. This potential disruption is only heightened by the upcoming holidays and timing during high travel season in the region. Obviously, the …
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Peruvian Recipe: Pisco Sour

A Mi Manera, a restaurant in Cusco, has given some great Peruvian recipes to Adventure Lifers during a cooking class we include in tours. Since it is always fun to explore the local foods of a place, we wanted to share some of these with our fellow travelers. We thought we would start off with the infamous Pisco Sour... Ingredients 0.5 ounce …
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Construction at Charles Darwin Station - Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Closed

The Directory of the Galapagos National Park is currently remodeling the giant tortoise breeding center, Fausto Llerena. This center is popular among visitors to the Charles Darwin Research Station during their Galapagos trip. Ongoing construction has resulted in visit restrictions to the corrals and the incubation center. This does include the …
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Photo Opp in Cotopaxi

Avid, amateur, or iPhone photographers UNITE! You have an amazing photo opportunity in Ecuador right now. Cotopaxi volcano is currently blowing smoke, as well as excitement, into the air. This is something you have to see to believe, and if you travel soon you will get to capture it too! Our partner, Hacienda El Porvenir, is in a declared …
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Hacienda El Porvenir Safe & Open to Visitors

Nothing is more important than the safety of our travelers. Therefore, we have been keeping up with the news regarding the Cotopaxi volcano eruption in Ecuador. There has been a lot of reports about this, and we realize it can get to be conflicting and confusing information. We have received the most accurate and timely information from our …
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Mighty Cruise Ships on the Smithsonian Channel

The Stella Australis The Stella Australis cruise ship was featured in Saturday's episode of the Smithsonian Channel's Mighty Cruise Ships. This ship carries travelers to the most remote places of South America, including areas of Patagonia. Learn more about this unique small ship and the possible adventures travelers can have on her! …
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Ancient Peru Brewery - SALUD!

An ancient brewery of the Wari Empire was found. Twenty ceramic 10 to 15 gallon vats suggest that this was much more than a Mom-and-Pop-shop. In fact, it may be the oldest large-scale brewery ever found in the Andes.
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The Way to Machu Picchu

Most travelers to Peru know about the Inca Trail, but what about the more impressive (and challenging) hikes like the Salkantay trek, the Choquequirao trek, and the Cachiccata Trail were all built by the Incas and used for hundreds of years before travelers arrived.
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Double the Adventure

Before embarking on a journey, you put a lot of effort into deciding where to go, preparing, and researching. While taking the time to organize a trip, why not plan to see TWO destinations? There are so many possible combinations of places that are easy to see during one adventure, and we love customizing these fusion trips for our travelers! …
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Hacienda El Porvenir Named Outside Magazine's BEST Lodge

Outside Magazine named Hacienda El Porvenir the BEST LODGE in the "Best of Travel 2015" list. This is quite the honor! This title is not only for being the best in Ecuador, but Outside's BEST among all the lodges in the world! Hacienda El Porvenir is a working farm in the region surrounding Cotopaxi Volcano. Get to know the …
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National Geographic Traveler "50 Tours of a Lifetime"

And the winner is... Adventure Life is thrilled to announce that our Undiscovered Brazil trip has been named one of the 2015 National Geographic Traveler “50 Tours of a Lifetime!” This is a distinguished acknowledgement given by one of the most renowned travel magazines in the world. The competition is fierce, as there are so many …
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Get Inspired Video Series

If you haven't been inspired by them yet, let us introduce Nik & Dusty Green. Let's just say that they are two of our favorite Adventure Lifers of all time. As a result, we have asked them to take their video cameras with them in order to show all of you fine folks what our incredible trips are truly like. Follow this fun-loving …
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Peru Guides Receive Training & Gear

We may be biased, but we truly believe that our guides are the BEST in Peru! Recently, Adventure Life offered some further training that will help them keep this title. Adventure Life covered the expenses for all of our guides to attend the meetings and seminars. It is a priority of our company to invest in our guides' continuous education. …
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Cruise Options for Active Travelers

A recent Wall Street Journal article stated, "Enjoying an ocean cruise and breaking a sweat aren't concepts that traditionally go together. Indeed, the indolence that many people crave from such vacations is the very thing that keeps others away from them." However, this is changing as there has been an increase of cruise options …
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Attack on Peru!...By Cable Cars?

You may remember our post about the definitive changes to the Choquequirao Trek due to the construction of a cable car. By the end of 2015, the first aerial tramway in all of Peru will be built to Choquequirao. It is anticipated that up to 3,000 people each DAY will be delivered by the cable car to this historic site that currently gets just a …
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Travel Incentive "Old Hat" for Adventure Life

This recent Adweek article highlights a company that gives employees money to use for personal travel experiences. Amazing employee benefit, right? Here at Adventure Life, we have been reaping the benefits of working for a company that provides similar opportunities to travel! As our name suggests, our company focuses on the various adventures …
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