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Great Places To...

Plan your next Pura Aventura vacation with these exceptional experiences.

1. Hike Somewhere Beautiful

If you love hiking in beautiful places like we do, these ideas will get you reaching for your boots.

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Royal Inca Trail

Peru

Arrive at Machu Picchu on foot in the calm of the afternoon, with no crowds, no rush and the light at its best.

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Mount Fitz Roy

Argentina

Walk between wild meadows and glacial lagoons to a remote lagoon below iconic Mount Fitz Roy.

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Picos de Europa

Spain

Cross spring meadows, pass red-roofed villages and reach rocky highlands in the national park we love most.

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Alentejo

Portugal

Cross Portugal east to west, from hilltop villages near the Spanish border to clifftop trails above the Atlantic.

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North Portugal

Portugal

Explore twisting terraces and pilgrim paths, flowing rivers and quiet coasts of this peaceful pocket of Portugal.

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Tenerife

Spain

Hike to the 'Machu Picchu of Tenerife' on a memorable week of off-the-beaten-track discovery.

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2. Experience a Natural Wonder

All of the wonder; none of the crowds. Discover new ways to explore our planet's greatest treasures.

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Perito Moreno Glacier

Patagonia

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Argentina

Visit Patagonia's most iconic glacier at its quietest, with the freedom of your own private driver.

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Iguazú Falls

Argentina

Contrast the dry heights of a desert wilderness with the tropical might of the Iguazú Falls.

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Azores

Cycle around crater lakes, sip wine below a stratovolcano and feel tiny next to huge whales in the 'Hawaii of Europe'.

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Machu Picchu

Peru

Combine Machu Picchu in the quiet afternoon calm with the noisy dawn chorus of the Amazon Rainforest.

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Torres del Paine

Patagonia

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Chile

Combine headline hikes and the lesser-explored corners with the freedom of your own 4x4 vehicle.

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Lake District

Chile

Feel tiny below the mighty Osorno Volcano, one of South America's great natural wonders.

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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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Azores

Meet Nunes and his family, who cultivate, harvest and roast coffee beans in a remote corner of São Jorge.

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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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4. Go on a Road Trip Vacation

May your roads be scenic, slow and alive with endless possibilities to go explore somewhere special.

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Carretera Austral

Patagonia

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Chile

Hanging glaciers, primeval forest, glacial lagoons and rewilded grassland - this is the Patagonia few get to see.

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Caribbean to Pacific

Costa Rica

Experience Costa Rica's quieter side, sidestepping the trodden trails to truly connect with its people and places.

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Andalucía

Spain

Enjoy the very best of Andalucía from Moorish palaces to hilltop villages, sunny olive groves to unspoilt coast.

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Porto to Lisbon

Portugal

Snake from great city to great city, via the winelands, cork oak forests and Fishermen trails of rural Portugal.

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Ruta 40 & Carretera Austral

Patagonia

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Chile

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Argentina

Hop back and forth between Chile and Argentina to explore Patagonia at its most wild, dramatic and beautiful.

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Lake District to Patagonia

Patagonia

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Chile

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Argentina

Take the quieter roads through the Argentine and Chilean Lake District and into epic northern Patagonia.

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5. Bring the Family Together

Family vacations designed to set aside screens, bring you together and put a smile on everyone's face.

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Inca Trail

Peru

Stay at quieter campsites and hike away from crowds to experience the Inca Trail at its best.

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Spot sloths on the Carribean, raft in the hills then sleep in a ranger station and a beach house on the Pacific.

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Spanish Pyrenees

Spain

Get active in the water, breathe fresh mountain air and watch Bearded vultures soaring over the Pyrenees.

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Azores

Explore on the edge of Europe, a land of crater lakes, hissing fumaroles, Atlantic surf and epic whales.

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Machu Picchu & Amazon

Peru

Share two of Peru's great wonders with the kids, experiencing local culture and exotic wildlife.

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Chart a quieter coarse across the lesser-explored parts of the north, a haven of wildlife and wild beaches.

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6. See Wildlife Up Close

Tourism and conservation come together to showcase and protect nature in all its unspoilt beauty.

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Galápagos Islands

Ecuador

Time a cruise to see elaborate mating dances by Blue-footed boobies and Waved albatrosses in April and May.

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Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica

Wake up in a jungle Ranger Station, enveloped in the sights and sounds of the most biodiverse place on Earth.

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Colca Canyon

Peru

Enjoy a more personal and intimate encounter with majestic Andean condors, long after the crowds have left.

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The Pantanal

Brazil

Join a renowned research team for a privileged encounter with the wild jaguars in the vast Pantanal wetlands.

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Azores

Be wowed by whales as you head out into the ocean in one of the world's greatest whale hotspots.

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San Gerardo de Dota

Costa Rica

Creep through a wilder cloud forest, for your best chance of glimpsing the majestic Resplendent quetzal.

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7. Linger Over Local Food & Drink

We know few better ways to understand a place than through its food and drink. Here are a few ideas for your trip.

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Explore coffee production and taste the best of the harvest as you stay on a historic finca in the coffee highlands.

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Azores

See your lunch emerge from underground hot spring ovens as you sample Furnas' famous 'cozidos'.

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Ruta 40

Patagonia

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Argentina

Share a yerba maté with a new friend as you experience this traditional drink of the gauchos.

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Lima

Peru

Dine like a local as you visit one of Lima's best ceviche bars to enjoy Peru's most famous dish.

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Peru

Peru

Raise a toast to your travels with a zesty handmade Pisco sour - Peru's delicious national cocktail.

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Douro Valley

Portugal

Enjoy a special day in wine country, with a vineyard visit, delicious lunch & private boat ride.

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8. Sleep Somewhere Special

Where you stay matters. Warm welcomes, delicious food, lovely views... and a few stories to tell.

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La Rioja

Spain

Kick off your boots and savor some post-walk luxury and top notch food in this iconic architectural gem.

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Futaleufú

Patagonia

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Chile

Fall in love with Marcelo's conservation lodge, nestled in the idyllic mountains and meadows of Patagonia.

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Carretera Austral

Patagonia

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Chile

Discover why Carolina and Stefan's cabins are one of our favorite places to indulge in doing absolutely nothing.

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Turrialba

Costa Rica

Experience a memorable family stay at the House in the Sky, with stellar views all around.

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Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica

Experience the peace and cold beauty of Antarctica on a night you'll never forget. Just don't expect much sleep!

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Azores

Stay at a wine hotel immersed in Pico's unique lava vineyards, with volcano views one direction, the ocean the other.

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9. Get Active in the Great Outdoors

All the ways we know to indulge an adventurous spirit and challenge yourself with something new.

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Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica

Experience snowshoeing on an active cruise that gets you out engaging with Antarctica, not just looking at it.

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Galápagos Islands

Ecuador

Snorkel with sea turtles, penguins, colorful fish and sea lion pups on a week-long wildlife cruise.

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Azores

Cycle around crater lakes inside a vast volcanic rim on a memorable trip of active discovery in the Azores.

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Torres del Paine

Patagonia

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Chile

Spend an unforgettable day exploring like a Guacho as you head out into the wilds on horseback.

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Pacuare River

Costa Rica

Bounce through mist-enshrouded gorges and tumble down rapids on Costa Rica's most spectacular rafting route.

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Osa Pensinsula

Costa Rica

Snorkel off a tropical island, discovering the colorful creates of Costa Rica's underwater world.

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