Two Reasons to Think About Travel to Colombia

April 15, 2015

Earlier this year, Colombia announced plans to lead a project that would result in the creation of the world’s largest protected area. The ecological corridor across northern South America is an initiative to fight global climate change and to protect the region’s biodiversity. The reserve would cover approximately 135 million hectares (more than 520,000 square […]

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Just Announced – Orchid Discovery in Ecuador (2016)

April 9, 2015

We are pleased to announce our newest scheduled group departure for 2016 — Orchid Discovery in Ecuador offered in collaboration with Denver Botanic Gardens. There are more than 4,000 documented species of orchids in Ecuador, with a number of species still not classified. In fact, Ecuador boasts the highest orchid diversity of any country in […]

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Why is Nicaragua tourism taking off?

March 24, 2015

If you still think of Nicaragua as a war torn, unsafe country, it’s time to think again. After years of political calm, responsible development and economic growth, travelers have once again discovered Nicaragua. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has been extremely vocal about how he wants to use tourism to combat poverty. Today, Nicaragua tourism is […]

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In Search of Endemics in Colombia

March 22, 2015

At the end of February, our newest travel consultant Amy Englert got the chance to escape from Colorado’s cold weather and visit the remote Chocó department in Colombia. Chocó is located along the northwestern coastline, and makes up some of the world’s rainiest lowlands, receiving between 300 and 500 inches of rainfall yearly. This area […]

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Costa Rica Powered By Renewable Energy Sources for 75 Days!

March 22, 2015

Costa Rica just achieved a major milestone by meeting 100% of its energy needs with renewable sources for 75 straight days, an impressive accomplishment. On March 16, 2015 the ICE (Costa Rican Electricity Institute) released a press release stating that Costa Rica’s zero-emission milestone was enabled thanks to heavy rainfalls at four hydroelectric power facilities […]

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Swimming with Sea Lions – Los Islotes, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

March 19, 2015

The Galapagos Islands may be the most famous place in the world for swimming with curious, playful sea lions, but it’s not the only place. Other locations known for up close sea lion encounters are Los Islotes in Mexico and the Palomino Islands in Peru. Los Islotes is the closest location for US travelers and […]

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The Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Season

March 18, 2015

Swimming with whale sharks is a bucket list experience for adventure travelers around the world. For several months each year, Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is one of the best places to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. Here’s what you need to know about planning your whale shark adventure in Mexico and the […]

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Friendly Grey Whales of Mexico Baja California Sur

February 19, 2015

Viewing and interacting with the friendly grey whales of Mexico’s Baja California Sur is one of the most memorable wildlife encounters possible in North America. Over 10,000 Grey Whales migrate south each year from the cold waters of Alaska, and are easily viewed in three unique bays located in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, including Laguna […]

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Best Baja California Whale Watching Hotels

February 16, 2015

Each year more than 25,000 gray whales migrate over 5,000 miles from the frigid waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea to the balmy peninsula of Baja California in Mexico. January through March are the best months to catch a glimpse of this epic journey when the whales arrive in the Sea of Cortez, also known as […]

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