South America
47 nature and outdoor travel guides from 10 countries in South America: national parks, wildlife, trails and eco lodges.
Ecotourism in Peru: Community-Based Tourism and Natural Wonders
Ecotourism is an integral part of the tourism industry in Peru . Considering the wealth of natural resources and historical attractions , it is critical that…
Lima City Tours - Green Travel Guide - an abundance of wildlife and historic architecture
Lima city tours are ideal for the green traveller who wants to combine seeing the beauty of Peru and its vast diversity of wildlife with an educational and…
Buenos Aires City Guide - Green Travel - bike your way around beautiful Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires city tours are now easier to achieve for the ecotourist, due to the bicycle network paths that are available throughout the city. Green travel…
Ecotourism in Chile
So narrow it's almost invisible on a map, Chile does anything but blend in when you see it in real life. This visually diverse country is comprised of five…
Ecotourism in Brazil: Adventure, Nature, and Best Practice
Brazil has a somewhat complex relationship with the environment; it is famed for natural attractions such as the beaches, mountains, and jungle, yet also…
Ecotourism in the Galapagos: Take Only Photographs, and Leave Nothing
"Take only photographs...and leave nothing." I'd heard the expression, "take only photographs, and leave only footprints", but never had I heard that not…
Ecotourism Galapagos
Ecotourism in the Galapagos has been a challenging thing to develop. How, realistically, are you supposed to protect the most intriguing, unique, and famous…
Ecotourism in Ecuador: Education for the Future
Ecotourism in Ecuador is plentiful, multifaceted, and complex. Ecotourism holidays in Ecuador can vary, but typically include visits to the Amazon Rainforest…
Ecotourism in Pantanal Brazil
Located in the central - western part of Brazil, the Pantanal is one of the largest wetlands in the planet with a total area of 150,000 km è. The peaceful…
Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha
I have been there in 2006, but I will never forget it.Rocinha is one of the biggest 'favelas' in South America. It counts up to 200.000 inhabitants in the…
Galapagos (Day 5) - Giant Tortoises
Our last day in the Galapagos. A few of us thought about where we can hide on the boat, so we can stay. Breakfast was early this morning. We were off to the…
Ecotourism and Agro-tourism in the Alter-Native Amazonia
San Roque De Cumbaza - The district of San Roque is located in the Province of Lamas, San Martin region, Peru. Located 830 meters above sea level and seated…
Lencois Maranhenses Sand Dunes, Brazil
The Sand Dunes of Lencois Maranhenes in Brazil have been formed over thousands and thousands of years. The white sand from the riverbeds is carried along by…
Cano Crystales (Crystal River or the River of Five Colours) Colombia
A unique biological wonder, Caéo Cristales has been referred as the "river of five colours," "the river that ran away from paradise," and "the most beautiful…
Marble Caves - Chile
Also known as the Marble Cathedral, Chile's Marble Caves are considered to be the most beautiful network of caves in the world. Set in the General Carrera…
The Rio Parana Cooperative
The Agriculture Movement of Misiones, MAM Yerba Mate Titrayju: Land, Work and Justice - North East of Argentine. The Rio Parana cooperative involves a group…
Iguazu National Park - Argentina
First established as a national park in 1934 Iguazu national park is probably the most stunning of all of Argentina's parks. A haven for the eco-tourist this…
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Measuring in at 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq mi), Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest natural salt flat and gleams brilliantly white…
Easter Island
Sitting alone in its corner of the Polynesian Triangle in the vast expanse of the magnificent Pacific, Easter Island is claimed to be the most remote…
The Guaraní community
In the North Est of Argentine the inhabitants of Mborore have established a program of tourism in their community. The Mborore community have been confined…
Organic Farming in the Argentinean Desert
As we arrived into the Argentinean desert with with the mountainous backdrop of La Cordillera de los Andes on one side and Pie de Palo on the other, we were…
Safari in Emas National Park
South of the Amazon Basin lies a series of high plateaux where you can see for ever. The ground is carpeted in grasses and shrubs, and there are small…
By The Grace of Flamingos and Giant Glaciers
In the heart of Argentinean Patagonia at the end of Route 40 lies El Calafate at 50?20 ' latitude, the gateway to some of this country's most amazing natural…
Rurrenabaque: Gateway to the Bolivian Amazon
There is no easy route to Rurrenabaque, Bolivia. What looks like a very short distance from La Paz on the map is actually either a treacherous fourteen hour…
Venezuela: Ecotourism vs. Green Travel
Venezuela is a land of extremes. Its geography cuts a swath from the Amazonian Basin to the soaring snow-capped peaks of the Andes . Here, the world's…
Eco-adventure in Cabo Polonio
As part of my Sabbatical year trips, I went from Buenos Aires to Uruguay, in January 2011.Among the different regions we visited the wild Rocha, whose most…
The Incan Ruins of Moray, Peru by Bicycle
Maybe you're in Cusco, Peru for a couple extra days surrounding a Machu Picchu trip. Maybe you're re-visiting Cusco for a second time to see what else the…
Trekking the Pre-hispanic Trails around Sucre, Bolivia
Trekking the Pre-hispanic Trails around Sucre, Bolivia The city of Sucre merits a stop on any Bolivia itinerary. Those passing few for a few days will find…
Cusco City Tours - Green Travel Guide - An epic gateway to Incas Empire, with many ecotourism opportunities
Travelers around South America rarely miss the Andean Capital, Cusco, in Peru. It is not only the base for the spectacular site of Machu Picchu, but it is…
Rio de Janeiro City Tours - Green Travel Guide - A vibrant metropolis with beaches, forests and friendly people
Rio de Janeiro is called the marvelous city (cidade maravilhosa) and there couldn't be a better name, as Rio features one of the most beautiful settings of…
Going Local in Chile!
Traditional tourism, sitting on a comfortable bus and taking pictures of the main landmarks of a place can certainly be fun and interesting. But there's…
Socially Responsible Surfing in Ecuador
"Combine development work with an active holiday" Sandshoe is an NGO combining the areas of education, sustainable development and sports. The purpose of the…
Outdoors in the Green Foliage of Villa Tunari, Bolivia
In Villa Tunari, the main town in the Chapare region of Bolivia, a movie poster hangs on the cement wall. A note attached to it proudly announces that this…
Snorkeling and wildlife watching
Most people visit the Pantanal, world's largest wetland, during the dry season between July to October, and are puzzle about the "wetland" part of this…
Beyond the Dinosaur -Torotoro National Park, Bolivia
In the town square of Torotoro, Bolivia, a huge dinosaur statue takes the place of the usual fountain in the center of the plaza. In a Jurassic Park-style…
Ecotourism in Uruguay - Old Recycled Cars, Ranches & bars
While eco-tourism as a concept is still not fully realised in Uruguay the nature of the country and its history make it a great candidate for developing this…
Highway through the Amazon
When you think of the North American National Parks (NP), the image of the infrastructure and the typical commodities of the city stray far from the mind …
Cristalino Reserve
At north of Mato Grosso State in the southern Amazonia, lies the region of Alta Floresta, an example of pristine Terra Firme forest. The Cristalino Reserve…
Machu Picchu - Paradise for the green traveller
If you are a green traveler then located in the Cusco Region of Peru, the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu is worth a trip, surrounded by the beautiful…
From Shamans to Sustainability
If you think of sustainable travel, the thought of a Shaman is likely the farthest from your mind. In fact, many academics (e.g., Anthropologist, Wade Davis…
Volunteering on a Budget
If you are like so many conscious travellers, you naturally want to contribute in some way to the betterment of the places you visit during your travels…
The Galapagos Islands - A world heritage site for the green traveller
An ecotourism haven, the Galapagos Islands are in the Pacific Ocean, around 550 miles west of Ecuador. The Finch Bay eco-hotel is as close to a perfect…
Madidi National Park - Bolivia
Any ecotourist planning a trip to South America will struggle to find a more appealing destination than the Madidi National Park in Bolivia. At well over 18K…
Canaima National Park - For the green traveler visiting Venezuela
Any eco-tourist planning on visiting South America should definitely consider the wonder that is Canaima National Park . This world heritage site is the size…
Yasuni National Park - Ecuador
Towards the north east of Ecuador sits the Yasuni National Park. At nearly 10,000 square kilometres the park is renowned for being one of the most…
Charla sobre Solidaire Inca Tour a los niéos de la Virgen de La Paz
CHICLAYO In the Chiclayo region, the economic situation is quite depressed. Thousands of homeless young children live outside of the society, with no better…
Discover Peru
Discover Peru - Solidaire Inca tour - Fair Trade and Sustainable Tourism - Enjoy Peru in another WayFair Trade Tourism in PeruSolidaire Inca Tour is a fair…