Top Central & South America Unique Experiences - page 9

Meet David, a professional Colombian Chef, at his home and then drive to a local market. This is a perfect way to learn more about locally grown ingredients and how they are used in cooking traditional Colombian dishes. After you buy fresh ingredients, drive to David's house where you will be welcomed by his mom, Gloria, and escorted straight to the kitchen bar for a juice tasting. He will freshly squeeze 2-3 fruit juice shots for you to try; these might include lulo, tree tomato, blackberry or aguapanela. In your hands-on cooking experience, learn to make two dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients and herbs from David's backyard garden. After cooking, join David and his family for a meal which you helped prepare!

Discover one of the New7Wonders of the World during this group excursion from Cusco to Machu Picchu, without the hassle of planning logistics. Experience the beauty of the Sacred Valley as you make your way by bus and train to the ancient Inca citadel. Once you arrive, take a guided tour of the “Lost City of the Incas” and enjoy free time to explore on your own before heading back to Cusco.

Very early we will move from your hotel to the train station, to start our Machu Picchu 1 day trip. In Ollantaytambo we will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes. In Aguas Calientes we will have time to get all ready and then we can take the bus that will take us to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The trip takes 25 minutes, we will finally arrive at Machu Picchu where you will recharge your energies and also enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain where our guide will begin the guided tour so you can better know the history and architecture of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Visiting Machu Picchu: After the guided tour and the guided walk through Machu Picchu you will have time until 12:00 p.m. to freely walk Machu Picchu. In the afternoon we will board the train back where we will pick you up from the train station and drop off in regocijo square near to main square.

Eco Route ecological experience in the Totumo volcano and Mangroves Excursion to a volcano with medicinal properties, located approximately 50 minutes from Cartagena, in whose crater you can enjoy a healthy mud bath and then you can bathe in Laguna del Totumo, ending with lunch in Manzanillo del Mar. It is approximately 45 minutes from Cartagena. It includes: - Transportation by air-conditioned bus. - Entrance to the Volcano (Mud Therapy Bath) - Typical lunch (rice with coconut, fish, salad, patacón and juice) - Tour to the Mangroves of La Boquilla, a fishing village. Does not include: Does not include meals or drinks not specified in the plan, mud removal, handling of cameras and massage in the volcano.

The tremendous Iguazu Falls straddle the border between Brazil and Argentina and were named one of the New7Wonders of Nature in 2011. Get a view you won't find anywhere else as you soar over the falls in a shared helicopter flight to see the cascading waters that provide electricity to millions in this region. Hotel pickup from Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, is included.

Avoid the crowds with this private tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco. Your guide gives you a hand with transportation, ensuring that it all goes smoothly, and then fills you in on Machu Picchu history while showing you top sights. All transportation is included with hotel pickup and drop-off form Cusco.

Go into the home area of the Emberá, and learn more about these indigenous people of Panama during this overnight private tour. Experience what everyday life is like for them as you travel to their village in a canoe. Cruise down Lake Alajuela, take a short hike in the rainforest (optional), eat lunch in the village, and watch traditional dance and music performances of the Emberá. Then, stay overnight in a traditional hut for an authentic experience.

Enjoy a private and authentic Colombian cooking class and home-cooked meal in Pereira, in the heart of the coffee region of Colombia. Adriana graduated as an industrial engineer and then owned a pastry catering business for about five years. After that, she travelled through several countries and lived abroad where she worked as a Pastry Chef in renowned French restaurants in New York and Toronto. Later she returned back home to Colombia, as she has been passionate about showcasing her culture and cuisine to travelers. • Private Colombian cooking lesson using ancestral cooking techniques, in the heart of the coffee region • Learn to cook traditional Colombian dishes from different regions around the country, using fresh, seasonal ingredients • An opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional cuisine and culture • Introduction to traditional Colombian food, ancestral recipes, endemic ingredients, and the history behind each dish • Vegetarian options available

The Machu Picchu archaeological site is Peru's most famous attraction for a reason and this full-day tour to the Incan citadel handles all the details for a smooth visit from Cusco. Relax during a picturesque train journey. Take in the ambiance and mystery of the most important areas of the Machu Picchu site. Explore other parts of the site on your own including the Sun Gate and the Incan Bridge.

Get a feel for the way that most Bogotanos live by visiting the poor El Paraiso neighborhood, high on a hill overlooking Colombia's capital city. You'll arrive and leave on Bogotá's spectacular TransMicable cable car, with its breathtaking views of this Andean metropolis of nine million people. In El Paraiso, you'll meet local residents, hear their histories, learn the stories behind the striking street art, sample local foods, visit a historical museum and more.

Discover a part of Medellin that most travelers don’t get access to on a private tour of the Moravia neighborhood, a former rubbish dump renowned for its creativity and community spirit. You’ll overcome the language barrier and meet local residents for a unique perspective of Medellin that you wouldn’t get from a guidebook. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

If you visit Colombia, you must know the Colombian Pacific. Its people, flora, fauna, beaches, jungles and culture will make you fall in love with this territory full of biodiversity and history. Sailing next to the whales is without a doubt one of those things that you need to do in your life. Visit waterfalls and beautiful beaches that you probably did not know existed. This is the Colombian Pacific, a treasure to discover. In addition, while enjoying and learning with the guide, a beautiful social work is carried out with children with limited resources.

Spend a full day experiencing the wonders of Machu Picchu with this tour that starts with a pickup from your hotel. Board a train to Aguas Calientes, where staff will be waiting for you, and travel to take a scenic bus ride up to Machu Picchu. As you enter the park, allow your guide will join you for a guided tour of the most important areas of this site.

Live the Rocinha as a real resident! Our local, accredited and accessible guide will guide you through alleys, shops, graphite walls and the football court. The tour includes biking or van climbing, walking down and visiting a rooftop with panoramic views perfect for photos and videos. Optional drone video (see values on the day of the tour).

The difference of my tour is that you live the Rocinha really, accompanying a local Guide who was born and lives in the community. We start with the famous motortaxi climb — an authentic adventure that already puts the vacationer within the rhythm of the favela. The whole journey is safe, cultural and full of real stories, showing exclusive sights, urban art, local business and the routine of the locals. It is not an ordinary tourist tour: it is a human immersion that only those who live here can provide.

We will visit the National Aviary of Colombia, and we will explain the importance of the conservation of ecosystems and birds that inhabit it, Today about 2000 birds of more than 200 species are admired and appreciated by our visitors. In the route of the first phase there are 21 exhibits divided into large immersion aviaries, radial aviaries, exhibits, swamps and lakes that are immersed in various landscape, plant and water environments that represent areas of the tropical, coastal and desert ecosystems, among others. . following Later we headed to Baru quiet beach

We offer 90 minutes yoga classes with view on Montserrate, light of candles, herbal tea at the end of the class.

Ideal for first-time visitors, travelers who unfortunately will not be able to find an entry ticket to visit the National Park (ONLY 1,500 available tickets per day), or those with limited time arriving at Manuel Antonio in the late afternoons (Manuel Antonio National Park closes entry at 2:30 p.m.) We invite you to learn and collaborate with the local wildlife and conservation that lives in the surrounding green areas of Manuel Antonio and Quepos communities (Urban Wildlife Hotspots) As locals and experienced certified tour guides, we have organically gained a clear understanding and knowledge on where and at what specific times animals habitually eat, sleep, bask, socialize, and even mate. Our city parks, hotel grounds, parking areas, roadsides, boardwalks, seawalls, and marinas are teeming with local wildlife. These green urban areas are extremely important in maintaining the successful network of wildlife corridors, supported by a system of animal crossing bridge projects.

According to the Inca mythology of this mountain and the nearby lakes – among which Sibinacocha stands out – gives birth to the masculine energy that fertilizes Mother Earth, Pachamama. After a long course, the waters are lost in the unknown lands of the Amazon, only to return to fill the lakes and glaciers every night, transformed into the River of Stars or Willkamayu, known in the West as the Milky Way. The Chillca community, composed of llama and alpaca herders, is known as the guardian of these pristine landscapes. From here, you can embark on mountain hikes, spending nights in comfortable lodges or tambos, with Machuracay Tambo standing out, in a trek known as the “Path of the Apu Ausangate.”

The experience is about authentic cultural immersion and meaningful engagement with the place you visit, its people, cuisine, history, culture, heritage, lifestyle, and customs. You'll be surrounded by amazing Andean sights and viewpoints, and be able to visit uncrowded archeological sites and cave paintings. This is a great experience for adventure seekers, trekkers, cultural immersion travelers, and exceptional and off-the-beaten path trips.

What sets our tour apart is the unique opportunity to experience the authentic process of coffee production from seed to cup. Unlike other tours, we focus on visiting an organic coffee farm in San Agustín, renowned for producing one of the best specialty coffees in Colombia. The owners of Finca La Cabaña carry a rich family legacy in coffee cultivation spanning over 50 years. Their pride and humility in showcasing their work and his grandparents expertise create a genuine and immersive experience for our guests. Moreover, at the end of the tour, we indulge in the sensory delight of tasting Luis's exceptional specialty coffees, allowing participants to fully appreciate the flavors and aromas that make San Agustín's coffee unique.

We provide a unique experience within the favela. The tour is guided by local guides with extensive experience and who know the community like no one else. On this tour the traveler can understand the cult aspects and about the everyday life within the favelas through a unique experience.

We do not offer the cheapest city tour in Bogota; we offer a private, safe and expertly supported experience. Discover the authentic and colorful side of the city with the peace of mind of being in good hands. A professional guide will accompany you from your hotel and throughout the tour: visit the vibrant Paloquemao Market Square with exotic fruit tasting and traditional bakery, explore urban art with a graffiti tour that reveals the social context of Bogota, and, if you choose the 6-hour option, enjoy a game of yew, the national sport, and a typical Colombian lunch. Includes private door-to-door transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees and professional coordination. If you compare prices, ask yourself – who will be behind your experience when looking for punctuality, security and clear answers? With us, you don’t just buy a tour; you buy confidence, support and a well-coordinated experience from your hotel.

Imagine going back in time and canoeing to meet a real family living on a river island, a natural paradise just 40 minutes away from Puerto Viejo, undeveloped and pristine. Dennis will hand-paddle his large canoe and take you on a beautiful wildlife sightseeing journey close to the Caribbean Sea and upstream to his home, tucked in the middle of a hidden island gem. You will meet his wife, Carol, and, when not at school, their two lovely children. I am sure this will be your most delicious lunch in Costa Rica. This tour is designed for those who love nature and good-hearted people. It does not belong to any company, and despite their very limited English, I am sure your heart will feel at home. All proceeds go directly to Dennis and his family.