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.
