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Great Places To...

Pick your next adventure with these exceptional experiences, from Andalucía all the way to the Andes

3. Meet the Locals

To truly know somewhere, you need to meet the people. Here are a few friends we'd love to introduce you to.

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Sacred Valley

Peru

Leave the tourist trail far behind as you spend the day with your guide, experiencing rural life first-hand.

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Carretera Austral

Patagonia

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Chile

Roll up your sleeves to help on a typical day on a farm, or just sit back and soak in a slice of rural Patagonia life.

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Picos de Europa

Spain

Meet the shepherds and cheesemakers still maturing the good stuff in the caves of the Picos de Europa.

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Turrialba

Costa Rica

Spend an idyllic afternoon with your charming hosts at their small chocolate farm on Turrialba volcano.

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Lake Titicaca

Peru

Go beyond the tourist trail as your private guide shares the authentic side of island life on Lake Titicaca.

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Magellan Straits

Patagonia

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Chile

Rise early to see the fishermen going to work as you drive along the Straits to the end of the Americas.

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La Gomera

Spain

Discover how the locals live in the tropical realm of La Gomera, as you explore with our guide.

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Sacred Valley

Peru

Visit a female weaving co-operative in the hills for an authentic and in-depth insight into this ancient Inca skill.

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Catalonia

Spain

Meet the people who craft traditional Cava sparkling wine, Spain's answer to Champagne.

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Galápagos Islands

Ecuador

Extend your cruise with an island stay to see how locals (and sea lions) live in the Enchanted Isles.

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Lake District

Chile

Spend a special day in the company of the Mapuche people, preserving traditional crafts and lifestyles.

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Ruta 40

Patagonia

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Argentina

Meet fruit harvesters, winegrowers and Welsh descendents on a day dedicated to local culture.

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Seville

Spain

Soak up the atmosphere, sample the house specials and practise your Spanish in Seville's lively tapas bars.

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Basque Country

Spain

Mix with locals at a weekly market; a social gathering and produce showcase engrained in rural Basque culture.

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Salta

Argentina

Meet the traditional weavers of Seclantas as part of an adventure of a lifetime across the high Puna.

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Amazon Rainforest

Peru

Find out what it's like to live in the world's greatest rainforest as you meet the people of the Amazon.

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Douro Valley

Portugal

Raise a glass of red at Paulo's wine Quinta in the hills of Douro and ponder why life can't always taste this good.

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Lisbon

Portugal

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a lesser-seen Lisbon as you explore on a relaxed tour with a local in the know.

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Turrialba

Costa Rica

Chat to harvesters as you sample their coffee, brewed the traditional way in the highlands.

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Camino de Santiago

Spain

Make time to chat with locals and pilgrims on an unhurried walk along the best of the Camino Francés.

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Basque Country

Spain

Visit one of the world's oldest salt pans to meet the harvesters and discover their traditional methods.

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Northern Spain

Spain

Discover the local legends and customs of Galicia as part of a Northern Spain road trip.

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Atacama Desert

Chile

Visit the mine of the infamous 2010 collapse in the high Andes. Timed right, you might even meet one of 'Los 33'.

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Salvador da Bahia

Brazil

Enjoy a day of guided community tourism, centred around the music, food and dances of Bahia.

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Sacred Valley

Peru

Experience the thrill of a local produce market, engaging with locals through your private guide.

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Basque Country

Spain

Get a local's perspective as you hop between the old-time pintxos bars of Bilbao with our lovely guide.

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Ruta 40

Patagonia

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Argentina

Explore the rich Welsh heritage of Argentina's Trevelin Valley as part of a special guided day.

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Madrid

Spain

Follow a brilliant audio tour as you mingle with Madrileños in the colourful barrio of Lavapiés.

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Valparaíso

Chile

Combine a guided walk through colourful Valparaíso with a generous family meal in lovely company.

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Chilean Winelands

Chile

Meet the traditional winemakers of the Maule Valley, harvesting grapes by hand in unique style.

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North Portugal

Portugal

Chance upon local farmers and women still wearing traditional dress in remote mountain villages.

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Colca Canyon

Peru

Engage with traditional Andean communities as you explore the canyon with the help of your private guide.

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Northern Highlands

Nicaragua

Meet the farmers behind the pioneering carbon sequestration project that our holidays help flourish.

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Tenorio National Park

Costa Rica

Meet the farmers and chefs as you spend the day learning to cook like a true Tico.

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Andalucía

Spain

Meet the locals balancing wine and olive cultivation with biodiversity in their coastal bodega.

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Andalucía

Spain

Discover a corner of Spain where the traditional lifestyles of farmers and cork harvesters remain strong.

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Caribbean Coast

Costa Rica

Enjoy the Caribbean sights, smells and sounds as you mingle with locals in tiny Manzanillo.

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Central Highlands

Costa Rica

Visit the famous festival maskmakers of Barva, and pose for the obligatory silly photos like this!

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Futaleufú

Chile

Get to know Patagonia with a relaxed visit to Don Bini's ramshackle homestead and bountiful garden.

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Torres del Paine

Patagonia

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Chile

Stay on a working cattle farm, gaining unique insights into traditional Guacho lifestyles.

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Amazon Rainforest

Ecuador

Experience the Amazon through the eyes of a native who grew up living in and off of the jungle.

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Portugal

Portugal

Mingle with the locals at Portugal's best fish market in Setubal, a great insight into local fishing culture.

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Solentiname Islands

Nicaragua

Meet the artists capturing life on this small archipelago, renowned for its distinctive bright watercolours.

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Chapada Diamantina

Brazil

Hike between remote homestays in wide valleys, where the food is tasty, the welcome warm and the beers cold.

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