Latin America holds passionate cities of Spanish descent, arid landscapes with altered colors that seem to belong to another planet and ruins of a civilization as powerful as it is mysterious and ready to be explored. Off the ocean, however, lies the playground of Darwin, the enchanted Galapagos Islands inhabited by fantastic animals. As you wander through the impressive lands of South America, you can enjoy spicy ceviche or the finest chocolate, or pick up your potion supplies at the witch market. Alter your senses, live out of the ordinary between Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador: organize your jaw-dropping personalized trip to Latin America.

Santiago De Chile
Home to more than 7 million people, Santiago is a huge and colorful agglomeration of different identities. Dominated by the mammoth Cordillera of the Andes, the city of the poet Pablo Neruda stands out for its decidedly cosmopolitan and chic attitude. Visit the historic Plaza, walk the boulevards of the hipster-chic Bellavista district (center of nightlife), taste the excellent wines of the area and enjoy the panoramic view at the top of San Cristóbal hill.

San Pedro De Atacama
Atacama desert space, one of the driest places on the planet, between the Andes mountain range and the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Discover the Valley of the Moon, characterized by scary rock formations, lagoons with phosphorescent colors and geysers that will project you into what appears to be an extraterrestrial and primordial scenario. Stay in San Pedro de Atacama, a small town on the border with Bolivia and dominated by the Licancabur volcano, where the white-walled Church of San Pedro is located, declared a national monument.

Bolivia
Salt, salt, salt: this is the key word for this destination on your trip to Bolivia. Visit the Salar di Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, near the atmospheric ghost town of Colchani. Climb aboard a 4×4 and make this essentially uninhabited territory your own and characterized by a quiet atmosphere that could remind you of American westerns. Pink flamingos make it a more unique than rare place.

Sucre
Sucre is perhaps the city where the colonial heritage is among the most authentic, which is mainly reflected in the architecture. Nicknamed the “white city of Bolivia” due to the color of its Spanish-influenced buildings, this destination was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Among the many museums and churches, stop by the splendid Casa de la Libertad , where Bolivian independence was signed in 1825.
La Paz
Touch the sky in Nuestra Señora de La Paz, the highest capital city in the world at the foot of the Andes. Named one of the Seven Wonder Cities of the World, La Paz is an exaggeratedly energetic city: the impression is that people party every day. Lose yourself in the streets of the old town, enlivened by museums, Baroque-style palaces, squares with live music and markets. Catch thrilling views from the top of one of the city’s “miradores” or ride the cable car for a dizzying experience.

Peru
Discover the power of the last glorious pre-Columbian empire of the Incas in Peru. Set foot in the luxuriant Sacred Valley, washed by the Urubamba River and where citadels stand with their special terraces – dedicated to the cultivation of corn. Along the way from Cusco to the Sacred Valley you will have the opportunity to glimpse llamas, alpacas and vicunas; then, you will admire the terraced and ruined Pisac, as well as its famous colorful market and characterful historic villages, unless you want to zip around the valley on a mountain bike.

Machu Picchu
Delve into the mysterious archaeological site of Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the modern world rediscovered only at the beginning of the last century, with its immense stone temples to climb and conquer. Even the drive to the village of Aguas Calientes (at the foot of the historic site) is breathtaking: enjoy the journey aboard a luxury panoramic train from which you can glimpse the villages and the lush landscape of the Andes. Explore the ruins and claim your belonging to the lost city of the Incas at the Sun Gate, a top Huayna Picchu.

Cusco
Lose yourself in the cobblestone alleys of Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, “navel of the world” and, according to legend, the meeting point between Earth, Heaven and Hell: here the colonial-era buildings and the highly decorated Plaza de Armas Cathedral stand (literally) on the remains of the old empire. The city, designed by the Incas, is characterized by very narrow streets, so you will explore it on foot: visit Koricancha, the most sumptuous “Temple of the Sun” of the Inca empire and the Cathedral full of art; explore the San Blas neighborhood and access the huge and fragrant San Pedro market for a live cultural experience.

Lima
Lima is characterized by the perfect union between the historical colonial heritage and a modern character. Immerse yourself in the lively Chicha street art in Barranco, ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean or admire the view from the suggestive Miraflores Malecón, full of greenery and contemporary art sculptures. However, the city’s highlight is definitely the food, with an astounding gastronomic scene – Lima is also the only city in the world to boast two restaurants among the top ten in the world, according to the prestigious Restaurant magazine.

Ecuador
Quito, The capital of Ecuador occupies a rather particular position: at 2850 meters above sea level, in a valley surrounded by volcanic cones and divided in two by the equator. Mainly, the city has two souls: on the one hand, the historic colonial center of cobblestone alleys and baroque churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; on the other, a lively nightlife in La Mariscal. Drop by the Mitad del Mundo monument, which marks the crossing point between the two terrestrial hemispheres or taste the highest quality Ecuadorian chocolate in the best chocolate bars in the city.

Galapagos Islands
Catapulted into an explosion of colors in the paradisiacal archipelago of the Galapagos, located off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. Discover the thirteen “enchanted islands” of volcanic formation, famous for their unique ecosystem in the world. Charles Darwin’s open-air laboratory has been declared a Nature Sanctuary by UNESCO due to the presence of astounding flora and fauna. Gorgeous giant tortoises, colorful finches and land and marine iguanas, penguins, albatrosses, sea lions and many other animals populate in harmony the perfect tropical beaches, cactus forests and volcanic areas of this unmissable paradise on earth.

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