Central & South America Blog Posts
November 20, 2019
6 Things to Know about Machu Picchu’s Best Hikes
Nestled high in the Andes, Machu Picchu is home to some of the most mysterious and fascinating ruins in South America. It’s also filled with hiking trails and stunning peaks, earning its spot as one of the world’s premier trekking sites. Here’s what you need to know about the area’s two best hiking trails, Huayna…
September 26, 2019
Q&A: How One Family Fell in Love with Brazil
We never get tired of hearing our guest’s family travel stories. So when traveler Ann Marie Wei took her husband and three children to Brazil with Thomson in August, we had to hear how it went. TFA caught up with Ann Marie for an over-the-phone Q&A about her family’s experience in the country, her initial…
August 15, 2019
Peruvian Dishes Your Kids Will Love
Peruvian cuisine is a fusion of world cultures: Incan, Spanish and Chinese, among others. What should kids look forward to in this country’s diverse history of food? If they like french fries, chicken and cookies, the answer is a lot! Authentic Peruvian cuisine shares common ingredients with American fare. Corn, potatoes, beans, wheat and meats…
August 7, 2019
Top 4 Destinations for Family Kayaking, Boating, Snorkeling and Surfing
Kids love water. Oceans, lakes, seas – whatever form it takes, it’s a recreational hotspot that youngsters and adults have always loved. Here are four of our favorite destinations for all your favorite water activities: kayaking, rafting, snorkeling and surfing. The Galapagos Maybe it’s not surprising, but the Ecuadorian Galapagos Islands are a fantastic spot…
March 7, 2019
Typical Ecuadorian Foods
We know Ecuador, mainland Ecuador, as one of the most family friendly and fascinating countries to explore with all ages. You’ll find a comfortable culture with warm people in colorful traditional dress along with lively markets, high mountains, national parks and even the Equator. It’s lunch time somewhere so we’d like to whet your appetite…