Jordan Harvey Named The Travel + Leisure Argentina + Chile Top Travel Advisor For The Third Year in a Row!

Travel and Leisure Argentina and Chile

Knowmad Adventures’ very own Jordan Harvey has landed himself a Travel + Leisure Top Travel Advisor hat trick. For the third year in a row, he’s proven that he has a depth of knowledge beyond other operators in some of the most adventurous regions in the world. Jordan’s knowledge of Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador (including the Galapagos Islands) comes from his passion for sharing these culturally rich, breathtakingly beautiful areas and using his expertise to customize experiences that fit the uniqueness of each family, couple or group of friends that chooses to travel with Knowmad. When you speak with Jordan, you may be tempted to ask him to tagalong on the trip with you, given his enthusiasm and excitement in planning your experience. The whole Knowmad team is honored to have our very own South America Trip Specialist, Jordan, recognized again by Travel + Leisure for his talents.

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South America Travel Discounts: Awasi Patagonia Lodge Deals & More

Walking Hiking South America

We share discounts at some of South America’s most prominent lodges. Don’t miss these deals, many of them are ending soon!

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Argentine Empanada Recipe: Bringing Buenos Aires to Your Kitchen

Empanada Recipe

Capturing a city in all its essence is a difficult task – the vivacity of porteños laughing loud above the noise of city buses and bustling foot traffic, brightly colored buildings and intricate architecture, fruit stands on every corner and vibrant street markets. However, your kitchen is a good place to start. Let your taste buds wander and cook up the flavor of Buenos Aires at home with our traditional beef Argentine empanada recipe below.

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5 Tips for Visiting Easter Island

Visiting Easter Island Chile South America

Perhaps it’s the mysterious history of the Rapa Nui or Polynesian People, the huge Moai stone statues, or the remoteness that is drawing you to visit Easter Island. Whatever your interests may be for visiting Easter Island, we’ve highlighted 5 tips for anyone planning a trip to this once-in-a-lifetime destination to ensure a high quality experience.

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Custom Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Trip

Peru Travel Machu Picchu Tour

“I feel like the journey to get there made me appreciate the experience all the more,” says Lisa of her and Brittany’s hike up the Inca Trail to the famous Machu Picchu ruins this past March. During their time in Peru they found themselves exploring the Sacred Valley, sharing stories with the Amaru community, and treading lightly on the same path the Incans forged centuries ago. After returning home Brittany expressed that their “trip was perfect. It couldn’t have been any better!” and she exclaimed she will “definitely be going back in the future.” We are thrilled their South American adventure was everything they hoped it to be.

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Gaucho Culture & A Visit to Patagonia

Patagonia Lodges - Gaucho Culture

Everything that Patagonia is can be gleaned from the gaucho. At once raw but majestic, serene until not, beautiful yet callused, dignified while disenfranchised, timeless but threatened.

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Meet Molly Stern – Knowmad Adventures South America Traveler Services & Operations

Molly Stern South America Travel

We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the Knowmad Adventures team – welcome Molly Stern! Molly is a Minnesota native who has always been curious about other countries and cultures. After living in Costa Rica for a semester in college she was inspired to make travel a big part of her life and traveled to Venezuela, Peru and more. Today she aims to “take [her] passion for adventures and create meaningful international experiences” for others.

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Ecuador Travel: A Stay at Hacienda Zuleta

Hacienda Zuleta Ecuador Travel Experience

Nestled in the Ecuadorian Andes at around 9,600 feet above sea level lies a property little known to the world at large. A place where long standing traditions continue to be practiced and weaved into the pattern of daily life. A place where they are less concerned about the latest Apple product and more concerned with preserving the unique aspects of their community and the environment around them.

***Grand Prize Winners of the 2024 Annual Knowmad Photo Contest receive a free stay at Hacienda Zuleta. Subscribe to our newsletter for more details.***

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Custom Trip to Chile: Atacama Desert, Easter Island, Patagonia, Valparaiso & More

Custom Trip to Chile - South America

Twenty-three days, three lodges, and one country. This group explored iconic extremes in Chile this past January spending time in both the Atacama desert and Patagonia. Their custom trip to Chile also included visits to Santiago, vibrant Valparaiso, Easter Island and more.

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Welcome Home

Knowmad Adventures South America Travel

This has been and will continue to be a challenging time for us all – one that calls for unity, understanding, love, and hope.

As the world was reeling in response to the escalating coronavirus, with little to no warning, border after border of several South American countries began closing. The Knowmad team worked around the clock to get our travelers home safely.

We appreciate and thank you all for your caring support and positivity, and we send our heartfelt empathy to every person and industry affected. It is our privilege and honor to be a part of and serve this travel community.

Read the inspiring messages from Knowmad travelers who were in South America as the coronavirus accelerated.

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Best Peruvian Amazon River Cruises

Peru South America

Which is the best of the Peruvian Amazon River cruises? There are many cruise options out there, and navigating the differences can be a bit of a daunting task. Plus, what’s best for one person may not be the best for another, which is why Knowmad Adventures specializes in custom trips that are unique to each traveler. Our detailed Amazon cruise comparison below keeps that in mind, dives into the best Amazon River cruises, and details the most notable differences between them.

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