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Explora Rapa Nui: Easter Island’s (Comfy) Basecamp

Shutting down my inbox and hanging up my travel planner hat for a bit, once again I got to step into the role I help others live: the traveler, the adventurer. Chile offers no shortage of opportunities for exploration, but this year’s scouting mission to Rapa Nui was a true highlight of my trips with Knowmad. The island’s mystery, vast views, fascinating geography, and living culture pull you in from the first view out the plane window. Staying at Explora Rapa Nui felt like the perfect way to culminate this unique adventure.

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Where to See Pumas in Patagonia

Pumas, also known as mountain lions or cougars, are among the most widespread mammals in the world, with their habitat spanning from the Yukon in Canada through different ecosystems — such as lowlands, tropical rainforests, and mountainous regions — all the way down to the Strait of Magellan in southern Patagonia. This elusive feline is reclusive and solitary, so sightings tend to be few and far between. In Patagonia, however, thanks to protection laws and conservation efforts, the wild puma population has been rebounding in recent years, and the chances of seeing a mountain lion in its natural habitat are now significantly higher.

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Just Back From Bolivia and Chile

“WOW, we loved this trip. I was blown away by Bolivia, and the road trip from Atacama was an absolute adventure. Flamingo-filled lagoons, dramatic rock formations, steaming geysers. Herds of graceful vicuñas crossing the open roads, viscachas sunbathing on boulders like they owned the place, and a culpeo fox so curious it practically posed for photos. Combined with the windows down and great music, roadside lunches with local beer, and knowledgeable guides who brought every landscape to life, it was the kind of journey where the drive itself becomes part of the experience.

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KNOWMAD 2025 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

The results of the 2025 Knowmad Photo Contest are here. Over the past year, our travelers shared powerful moments from across South America, each image paired with a story that reminds us why we love what we do. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit photos and reflections.

Keep scrolling to see this year’s winning images and the stories behind them, from meaningful cultural connections to remarkable wildlife sightings, and get ideas for your next trip to South America.

Enter the Knowmad Photo Contest

If you’ve traveled with Knowmad, you’re eligible to participate in our annual photo contest. Below are the contest guidelines:

Send your photo by emailing it to your Knowmad Operations Specialist. Don’t forget to share the story behind the image.
You can also follow us on Instagram or Facebook and tag us in your photo. Be sure your profile is set to public so we can see your tag.

Enter your photos in one or more categories: Adventure, Cityscape, Culture, Fauna, Flora, Landscape, and Portrait.

All category winners will receive Knowmad gear, and the overall Knowmad Adventures Grand Prize Winner earns a 3-day stay at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador.

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Just Back from Antarctica: Crossing the Circle & Exploring Patagonia

Exploring Antarctica with Knowmad Adventures

Suzette and Dennis are lovely, expert travelers. They seek out intimate and unique experiences and love to learn about and participate in local culture. Dennis likes more luxurious accommodations and relaxed adventures, while Suzette is inspired by being physically active. Knowmad’s Antarctica and Patagonia Specialist, Krista, thrives on helping them find the perfect balance in their travels.

Check out their Antarctica and Patagonia combo trip itinerary.

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Jordan Harvey Named to Travel + Leisure A-List for the 14th Year

We’re excited to share that our Founder, Jordan Harvey, has been named to the Travel + Leisure A-List of Top Travel Advisors for the 14th consecutive year.

Planning meaningful journeys across South America takes deep destination knowledge, thoughtful design, and a team that cares about every detail. This recognition highlights the dedication of our Travel Specialists and the travelers who trust us to help shape their experiences year after year.

You can view Jordan’s Travel + Leisure feature here. If South America has been on your mind, our team would love to help you begin the conversation.

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Just Back From A Multi-Generational Family Holiday in Chile

“Our multigenerational family of eight just returned from a two-week trip to Chile over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. From our first conversation, I knew that Jordan understood exactly what we were looking for in a family holiday and the challenges of traveling with both teenagers and grandparents.”

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An Insider’s Guide and Review of Awasi Santa Catarina, Brazil

Since opening what have now become iconic lodges in Atacama and Patagonia, the Awasi lodges brand has made its name by offering extremely intimate lodges set in spectacular wilderness with privately-guided outings, along with Relais & Châteaux food and wine experiences. As a long-time partner of Knowmad, I jumped at the chance to be one of the first to visit and review their newest property set on a remote white-sand beach nestled amongst Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest, Awasi Santa Catarina.

Just a one-hour flight and another hour driving from São Paulo, at Santa Catarina you find a destination hidden away from any crowds, where adventure seekers and spa lovers alike can have a tailored experience of both Brazil’s coastline, and the surrounding rainforest.

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KNOWMAD TEAM HOLIDAY GREETING

Happy Holidays from all of us at Knowmad Adventures. Here’s to a joyful new year ahead and to the experiences, connections, and discoveries it brings.

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Property in Focus: A Whole New Tierra Atacama

First Impressions

Have you ever walked into a hotel and felt instant relief and comfort, almost as if you were being welcomed into a friend’s home? That’s what it felt like to arrive at the recently renovated Tierra Atacama lodge earlier this year. I’m an Operations Specialist at Knowmad, and I was lucky enough to visit Tierra Atacama in June with my colleague and Knowmad Trip Specialist, Olivia. The level of warmth, comfort, and friendliness that we felt immediately upon arriving had us even more excited for our time at Tierra – not just because of the excursions we were about to do in the Atacama Desert, but because the property itself felt like an experience.

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