As a Continent of wonders, South America is the place where the most incredible adventures can happen. If you haven’t been to this exquisite part of the world yet, hold on tight because what we are about to reveal will start a new life addiction – Latin America! Here are 10 reasons why you will be love-struck: Number 10: Perito Moreno Glacier The Perito Moreno Glacier is in the Los Glaciares National Park, in southwest Santa Cruz, Argentina. It’s considered to be one of the most important Argentinian Patagonian attractions and with good reason. It is 30 km long and one of the 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes. Other than that, it’s just another wonder of the world, and one of the reasons why (after this post) you will be booking a flight to South America! You can learn more about the…
A beautiful humpback whale surfacing in the Antarctic. Would you look to see this kind of wildlife in person? Contact Us! Keep up with Latin Routes on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and this very WordPress Blog!
Today is the last day of Latin Routes Wildlife Week! We’ve certainly learned a lot and we hope you have too. For our final destination, we are exploring one of the most fascinating places on earth, the Antarctic. The Antarctic is host to some of the most extreme conditions on Earth, and the evolutionary selection pressures on the species that reside there has resulted in some of the most fascinating adaptions and ecosystems in the world today. Famed for its harsh conditions, sprawling tundra and inhospitable landscape, the Antarctic is the home of a wide range of species, each of which is as interesting as the next. Remembering that polar bears only exist at the North Pole, the Antarctic’s most well-known resident is probably the Emperor Penguin. This beautiful animal resides exclusively in the Antarctic and has some very specialist adaptions – such as the ability to hold its breath…
The beautiful Blue-and-Yellow Macaw is indigenous to the Amazon Rainforest. Would you like to see one up close? Contact Us to discuss your holiday to Brazil. Tomorrow is the last day of Latin Routes’ Wildlife Week, and we’re looking at the Antarctic – keep yourself updated via Latin Routes’ Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and this WordPress blog.
It’s Day 4 of Latin Routes’ Wildlife Week, meaning we’ll be having a look at the wonders of the Amazon Rainforest. Check back tomorrow when we’ll be investigating the Antarctic… The Amazon has the most diverse range of species on the planet – it is estimated that up to 10% of the entire planet’s species exist in the Amazon rainforest. The scope and scale of this rainforest is unparalleled, since it comprises of over half of the natural rainforest left in the world today. It could certainly be said that there is no place on earth that is quite like the Amazon rainforest. The sheer scale of the rainforest is astonishing – it sits at 5,500,000 squares kilometres. Furthermore, research has shown that, per square kilometre, there could be as many as 1,000 different plant species. This kind of diversity is not just limited to plant matter, however, as the…
A young South American Seawolf pup in Patagonia. Thinking about visiting Patagonia? Feel free to Contact Us It’s Wildlife Week at Latin Routes! Keep yourself updated via our Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and WordPress pages.
Patagonia is most widely known for its spectacular Torres Del Paine – three peaks of rock jutting out of the earth – which form one of the most spectacular vistas in the world. However, it is also a fantastic spot for spotting some rare animals. The Condor and the Puma are two animals native to Patagonia, along with the Huemul and Guanaco. Tours can be organised specifically to track certain wildlife, which can be exceptionally rewarding if you are a wildlife enthusiast, photographer or are just looking for an unforgettable experience. The Andean Condor is notable for a number of reasons – it has one of the largest wingspans of any bird (at 3.2 metres), surpassed only by a few species of Pelican and the Great Albatross. It is also one of the heaviest birds of prey at approximately 11kg, making it an impressive sight soaring above the Torres Del…
Peninsula Valdes is a peninsula off the East coast of Argentina. Approximately 3,500km2 in size, it is not only home to some unique wildlife, but is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it is an important nature reserve. Although Peninsula Valdes is stunningly beautiful, the wildlife is certainly the main attraction. Whales, sea lions and Magellanic penguins all house themselves in and around the peninsula. Taking a boat out from the peninsula is an unforgettable experience and, if you’re a photographer, it affords you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snap some otherwise elusive wildlife. The whales found in Peninsula Valdes are often Southern Right Whales, which can be up to 15 metres long and can weigh upwards of 45 tonnes! Even with their massive size, however, these animals are known to be playful and are often seen cavorting (diving in and out of the water). Southern Right Whales are unique in that they occasionally…
A beautiful Jaguar in the Ibera Wetlands It’s Wildlife Week at Latin Routes, which means we’ll be exploring the wildlife of a new destination every day this week! Today is the Ibera Wetlands… Check back tomorrow, where we’ll be looking at Peninsula Valdes! Why not check out our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Google+ or have a look at our Website to see how you could visit the spectacular Ibera Wetlands.
This week is Wildlife Week at Latin Routes which means that we’ll be exploring the wildlife of a different destination every day this week! Today’s destination is the Ibera Wetlands in Argentina… The Ibera Wetlands are located in the North East of Argentina at the centre of a province called Corrientes. Famed for its huge biodiversity, it is the home of some exceptionally rare and beautiful animals. Birdwatchers and other wildlife hunters come from all over the world to catch a glimpse of some of the less common species of bird, alligators and otters. As a destination, it is certainly unforgettable – huge expanses of bog and marshland create a stunning backdrop and allow for some truly beautiful vistas. For photographers, this is an opportunity of a lifetime – spectacular natural beauty combined with rare wildlife. Stretching over approximately 20,000km2 of land, the Wetlands are the second largest in Brazil…
