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Costa Rica: the country most people visit, and the one very few really know

Costa Rica: the country most people visit, and the one very few really know

by Maria Eugenia | May 25, 2026 | Costa Rica, Nature

Costa Rica is one of the most visited destinations in Latin America. And for good reason. The nature is extraordinary, the tourism infrastructure works, and there are experiences for every kind of traveller. But there’s something that almost always happens:...
Costa Rica through my lens: what you don’t see in an itinerary

Costa Rica through my lens: what you don’t see in an itinerary

by Maria Eugenia | May 25, 2026 | Chile, Nature

In February I travelled to Costa Rica with Encounter Latin America. It wasn’t my first time — it’s my favourite country — but this time I went with a different goal. To understand how to show this destination from the inside. Not from a description, but...
Medellín: a city you don’t just visit, you start to understand

Medellín: a city you don’t just visit, you start to understand

by Maria Eugenia | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog, Colombia, Nature

A city that surprises you from the start Medellín was one of those places that surprised me almost immediately. I wasn’t expecting it to feel so dynamic, so easy to move through, or so full of life. From the moment I arrived, there was a sense that everything just...
Colombia’s Coffee Region: a slower way to travel

Colombia’s Coffee Region: a slower way to travel

by Maria Eugenia | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog, Colombia, Nature

There’s something about Colombia’s coffee region that feels instantly grounding.  Maybe it’s the rolling green hills, the mist that settles in the mornings, or the slow rhythm of life that invites you to take your time. We explored the region as a family—two adults,...
Futaleufú: the kind of Patagonia your travellers don’t expect

Futaleufú: the kind of Patagonia your travellers don’t expect

by Maria Eugenia | Mar 23, 2026 | Chile, Nature

Not all Patagonia feels the same.   In Futaleufú, the journey, the river and the surrounding landscapes come together to create a destination that works especially well for layered,  experience-led itineraries. ...
Do’s and Don’ts: Hiking in the Andes of Peru

Do’s and Don’ts: Hiking in the Andes of Peru

by Karma Erwin | Feb 27, 2024 | Costa Rica, Nature

Peru offers amazing landscapes and activities for outdoor lovers. Hiking in the Andes Mountains is an unparalleled experience, letting you enjoy stunning scenery and discover ancient wonders like Machu Picchu. To make the most of your hiking in Peru, here are some...
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