South America Travel Blog
In our posts about the Galapagos, we’ve mainly stuck to talking about, well, the Galapagos. But there’s another destination that factors heavily into your adventure with Quasar Expeditions—mainland Ecuador. In a way, the Galapagos Islands have become the best and worst thing to ever happen to tourism in Ecuador. They bring more travelers to the …
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Award-winning actor Blair Underwood, perhaps best known for his role in the legal drama series L.A. Law, recently embarked on an exciting journey into the heart of the Galapagos Islands with Quasar Expeditions. Marketing director Fernando Diez sat down to chat with Blair about the …
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on Their Unforgettable Patagonia Honeymoon With Quasar
Embark on a journey like no other as Bravo's Family Karma stars, Vishal & Richa, take you on their unforgettable honeymoon adventure to the ends of the world in Patagonia with Quasar Expeditions. Discover their unique experience and why it was truly the trip of a lifetime in an intimate Q&A video.
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If you’ve been following recent news about the strengthening El Niño, you may be wondering what it could mean for a Galapagos adventure in the months ahead. It’s a reasonable question. El Niño can change ocean temperatures, rainfall, vegetation, and the behavior and distribution of…
Machu Picchu has long captivated travelers with its remarkable history and mystical mountain setting. But as you’re planning a trip to this wonder of the world, the logistics can feel like an obstacle that stands in the way of your bucket-list adventure. How do you…
The Galapagos Transit Control Card (TCT) is a mandatory migration-control document administered by the Galapagos Government Council (CGREG). It helps authorities monitor who enters and leaves the archipelago and how long visitors remain in the islands. This card is designed to help control migration to…
Welcome to the Galapagos Islands, a destination that kids seem hard-wired to love! The Galapagos Islands, certainly appear to be out of this world. They are a land of unpredictable wilderness, filled with extraordinary unique species that surely attract not only adventure travelers but also…
Traveling solo in Patagonia doesn’t have to mean exploring remote wilderness alone. With the right planning, guides, transportation, and local support, solo travelers can enjoy the freedom of traveling independently while still having expert help where it matters most. Patagonia is the most beautiful, awe-inspiring…
The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama) is a plateau in South America, covering a 1,000-kilometre (600 mi) strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains. According to estimates the Atacama Desert proper occupies 105,000 square kilometres (41,000 sq mi), or…