About the Author

Fernando Diez
Marketing Director at Quasar Expeditions

Hi, I am Fernando and travel is my passion. This passion began with my first trip to the Galapagos Islands in 1986 and later became my work when I started working at Quasar Expeditions. Now the Marketing Director for Quasar and responsible for the creation of the Patagonia Project in Chile, my passion for travel continues to grow to new and exciting destinations in South America.


Rainbow Warriors: 8 Amazing Sally Lightfoot Crab Facts
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Meet the Sally Lightfoot Crab, aka rainbow warriors. These vibrant creatures are not just a feast for the eyes; they’re also masters of survival, darting across the Galapagos shores. As you read on, you’ll learn about their striking blue, orange, and red shells that shield them from predators and how …


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Easter Island is one of the most isolated islands on Earth and most mystifying places (located 3,700 km (2,300 miles) off the west coast of Chile). It lies far off in the Pacific Ocean, facing Tahiti. It is most famous for its mysterious statues made…

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The Islands took top honors among exotic and wildlife sites as Alaska, African Safari, South Pacific Islands, Italy, Greece, Ireland, New Zealand, Pyramids of Egypt and Swiss Alps. Why? The Galapagos Islands is a must-see site to visit, home to an astonishing variety of endemic…

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Though today the Galapagos Islands remain quiet and sleepy, in 1934 the Galapagos captured the world's attention of an international scandal of sex and murder with a Berlin Doctor and his mistress start a new life on uninhabited Floreana Island. This documentary is a tale,…

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Galapagos Animals have very unique styles of attracting their future mates to win over their hearts. These Galapagos animals include the Magnificent Frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, the waved albatross, flightless cormorants and sea lions. Quasar Expeditions has put together this Valentine's Day inspired infographic to show…

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The Amancay is clearly a plant of the Alstroemerica genus, but it also reflects a romantic legend in Patagonia. The romantic legend of the local Amancay flower dates back to the days of the native Tehuelche Indians. The story is based on a forbidden love…

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If what you need is a luxury and relaxing holiday, Peruvian Sacred Valley is the perfect place for you! Many luxury hotels have been built in the beautiful and peaceful Rio Urubamba valley in the Andes of Peru over the last 5 years and the…

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