Piedra Herrada Reserve The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mexico’s top ecotourism destinations. There are several sanctuaries open to visitors across two Mexican states – Michoacán and Mexico. Piedra Herrada is the easiest monarch sanctuary to access from Mexico City and only a 2-hr drive from the […]
Read PostLast month, we took a small group of travelers to Panama. We started and ended in Panama City with four nights in the Darien Province in between. Panama is a hotbed of biodiversity. It prime geographic location makes it a biological corridor. The Darien region in the far south of the country is the most […]
Read PostThis month, R2R Consultant Wes Perry traveled to Colombia as a delegate for the 2018 Nature Travel Mart hosted by ProColombia, the Colombia Tourism Board. In addition to meetings with in-country partners, Wes explored the Colombian Plains to learn about Los Llanos Orientales as well Bogota, Iguaque Natural National Park, and Raquira. Five Things You […]
Read PostAs 2017 winds down, it’s time to reflect on the last 12 months. Our mission has always been to create itineraries that help clients reconnect with nature and discover a destination’s “wild” side. We’re passionate about wildlife, about conservation, and about sustainable tourism. We hope that these images reflect that passion. From a frigid bog […]
Read PostOnly 620 miles from the Antarctic Peninsula lies the archipelago region of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America, split between Argentina and Chile. There is little wonder upon arrival why this place is commonly referred to as the End of the World — you are far from everywhere. An abundance of […]
Read PostVast openness. Dramatic Andes Mountains. Wildlife rich waters. Known as ‘The End of the World’, Tierra Del Fuego offers visitors an array of landscapes. R2R Travel Consultant, Wes Perry recently traveled to Tierra del Fuego for Adventure Week with the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Here are his picks for Tierra del Fuego’s Top 5 Landscapes […]
Read PostIn November 2016, The Uganda Wildlife Authority discovered three newborn mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. With a population of around 880 left in the world, and about half located in Uganda, mountain gorillas are one of the world’s most endangered species. A spike in recent births is welcome news to conservationists. Several factors […]
Read PostThe sloth bear is a nocturnal, insect-eating bear native to the Indian subcontinent. Americans may be familiar with this animal from Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book, by its real-life Hindi name Baloo (bhalu). We sighted this rare mammal on two separate occasions on a recent trip to Madhya Pradesh, India. One was spotted at Satpura National Park […]
Read PostLast month, I had the pleasure of spending five days exploring Kodiak, Alaska before attending the Adventure Travel World Summit in Anchorage. Most people probably think of bears when they hear the name Kodiak, but there’s much more to do than bear viewing during your visit. Although, bears are worth the trip! Discover Kodiak’s list […]
Read PostWhen driving to Costa Rica’s central and south Pacific coast from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), you pass Carara National Park. Located an hour west of SJO and a few km past Rio Tarcoles Bridge and its resident crocodiles below, Carara isn’t typically a stop on standard Costa Rica itineraries. It should be, though. Carara […]
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