Author: Fernando Diez

Chile is known for extraordinary geographic and cultural diversity, including the Atacama Desert, Andes Mountains, Pacific coastline, Rapa Nui, penguins, renowned wine regions, ancient Chinchorro culture, and seven UNESCO World Heritage properties. Chile is a country of extraordinary contrasts, stretching from the otherworldly Atacama Desert…

Introducing the Michael Phelps of the Galapagos: the Flightless Cormorants. This unique bird is known for its unparalleled underwater fishing abilities and unmistakable features. Duck-like in many regards, it has striking turquoise eyes, a hooked bill perfectly evolved for catching fish, and well-adapted webbed feet…

The Waved Albatross has a number of qualities that make it stand out from the Galapagos sea bird crowd: an exceptional wing span, beautifully animated features, heartwarming life-long courtships, 3 million lifetime frequent flier miles, and perhaps more grace than any bird on the planet.…

Whale sharks are the world's largest fish and can be encountered in the Galapagos, particularly around the remote northern islands of Darwin and Wolf. Measuring up to 55 feet (17 meters) long, they’re like gentle sea giants. Most whale sharks documented in Galapagos are adult…

Set in a dramatic landscape of mountains and tropical rainforest, the 15th century city of Machu Picchu is a destination that’s surrounded by mystery. The town displays some of the most artistic and sophisticated architectural feats of the ancient world although it was was unknown…

Today, Tierra del Fuego is one of the least populated provinces in South America. With snow-covered mountains, mossy forests and windswept plains, it’s the perfect destination for those wanting an ‘end-of-the-earth’ experience. Many people don't realize it was once a place known for an event…