Posts by Emily Chapillon

Ecuador through Esteban’s eyes: chocolate, culture & conservation

Snippets of our recent chat with guide, Esteban, from Ecuador. From Amazon conservation to the world's most expensive chocolate we deep dive into how travel in Ecuador is beginning to make a positive impact.

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Behind the Scenes of Our Pyrenees Trips: Meet Guide Alberto

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Caribbean to Pacific: A Photo Diary of Our Traveller’s Coast-to-Coast Experience

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Gallo Pinto Recipe: A Costa Rican Breakfast You’ll Miss After Your Trip

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Tales From the Road: What We’ve Learned So Far in 2025

At Pura Aventura, we’re usually the ones behind the scenes — stitching together the threads of an unforgettable journey for our community of travellers. But this spring and summer, the tables turned: we hit the road ourselves. Here are insights, stories & top tips from our team’s recent adventures.

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“I’ve always had wings”: How Pura's Gaby Valdez is leading the way for women in travel in Peru

The inspiring story of how Gaby succeeded in a male-dominated arena, and how she's setting an example for the next generation.

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