Author: Fernando Diez

Step into the soulful city of Valparaiso, Chile, and notice as the vibrancy of art, color, and culture gets turned up a notch. This coastal city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its bohemian arts community and buildings of all shades of yellow,…

In the Galapagos, travelers trade traffic and screen time for playful swims with sea lions and up-close encounters with penguins, tortoises, dolphins, and iguanas. But pair that with an Amazon River expedition, and you’ve got something even more extraordinary: the closest thing to an African…

Imagine standing beneath a night sky so clear it feels as if the universe is reaching down to meet you. You’re at 7,900 feet, feeling as though you can touch the stars. In Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the most otherworldly landscapes on Earth, the…

After 40 years of sharing the Galapagos with the world, you could say we’ve seen it all. But what still amazes us—what always has—is not just the landscapes, the wildlife, or the waters that shimmer like glass. It’s the people. The connections formed across decades.…

At Quasar Expeditions, we believe that travel at its best feels like coming home—only to a place you’ve never been. It’s that sense of awe when you stand on the rim of a volcano or lock eyes with a sea lion underwater. But we’ve always…

The Galapagos Islands, with their unique biodiversity and dramatic landscapes, have long been a sanctuary for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. Among the many unique species that call these islands home, one stands out for its sheer size and gentle nature—the whale shark. One particular non-profit…