Located in the district of Callao, Jorge Chavez international airport is the main gateway for airlines arriving to Peru, and for the majority of international passengers – their first taste of Peru.The airport was completely refurbished in the early 2000’s and has won various awards over the past de
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Cusco is – and was – the capital of the ancient Inca Empire of Peru. Although centuries have passed since this once mighty force was all but wiped out by invading conquistadores, Cusco still shines resplendent in its glory.The mesmerising ancient walls built with nothing but ingenuity, alongside glo
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The quirky administrative capital of Bolivia, La Paz is a chaotic city happily stuck in an unimaginable time-warp. Unimaginable, because as the rest of the continent takes colossal bounds forward in search of modernity, this place seems in no hurry to follow suit.Although ‘hurry’ is not something yo
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With borders shared by nine nations, traversed by one of the world’s mightiest rivers and boasting a mindboggling expanse of flora fertilised by millions of tons of African desert dust, the Amazon is the world’s most important, and impressive, rainforest. Ever since the first European explorers stu
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From the earliest traces of ancient civilizations through to Spanish conquest and modern times, we explore the history of Ecuador through the ages, to discover all the forces, struggles and achievements which have shaped this most enticing South American nation.Ecuadorian flag on top of Santa Ana hi
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Icebergs would have to rate as one of the most coveted highlights for all those who travel to Antarctica. With their gargantuan size and variety of fantastical shapes, not to mention array of iridescent colours, icebergs are as captivating as they are intimidating. That’s why there are so many fasci
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