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Notes from the field – Brazil, Argentina & Uruguay Trip
In this edition of ‘Notes from the field’, our Latin-America expert Will went on an inspiring trip through Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay and shares his experience with us. Visits to these regions are...
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Esteros del Ibera Wetlands (‘Bright Water’ in the local Guarani language)
During my recent trip to Argentina, I was lucky enough to visit the Esteros del Ibera wetlands in the northeast of the country (Corrientes Province). Covering an area of approximately 20,000 km2 the...
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Stargazing in the Atacama Desert in Chile
Atacama Desert, Northern Chile The Atacama Desert is home to some of the clearest and darkest skies in the world. With over 80% of days offering cloudless skies and nothing to produce light pollution...
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July 2016’s Sunvil Supper Club – Caldillo de Congrio (Conger Chowder)
Caldillo de Congrio is a Chilean favourite – a simple fisherman’s stew made with red conger eel. It is traditionally served in ceramic or baked clay bowls to maintain its temperature for longer. It was...
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San Ignacio Mini
Described as one of the world’s’ great social experiments, the Jesuit missions (‘reducciones’) were first established in the jungles of South America in 1609. Set up in remote locations, priests would...
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Small-ship Amazon cruises
For many visitors to Brazil a chance to venture into the Amazon jungle, if only for a short while, is a highlight of their trip. There are many Amazon cruise options to choose from, on vessels...
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Birdwatching holidays in Guatemala
Central America is well known as a leading birdwatching destination, with many of the world’s most brightly coloured birds, most of which are found nowhere else on the planet. While serious birders...
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Oaxaca, Mexico’s Cultural Heart
Oaxaca has long been considered a must-see destination on any holiday to Mexico, thanks to its cultural and culinary treasures. Now with improved internal air connections it has also become much...
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Notes from the field – Costa Rica
Our colleague Lloyd has recently returned from a comprehensive road trip to Costa Rica to explore some new regions and lodges. His fact-finding itinerary included several national parks, reserves,...
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March 2017’s Sunvil Supper Club – Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Capirotada, the traditional Mexican food similar to bread pudding, is usually eaten during the Lenten period and Good Friday. There are many different preparations of the dish, with families often...
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July 2017’s Sunvil Supper Club – The Caipirihna Cocktail
The Caipirihna is the national cocktail of Brazil. It is made with Brazil’s most popular indigenous spirit cachaça, a rum-like distillate. The Caipirihna was invented in the early 20th century, and was...
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Notes from the field – Brazil
‘Notes from the field – Brazil’ is the latest in our series of blogs following the Sunvil team as they explore our destinations in search of hidden gems and to handpick our holiday accommodation....
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Peru & Ecuador – A guest blog by Mary Novakovich
When May and June come to Peru and Ecuador, it means one very important thing: the dry season. Once the rains have stopped, you can get more out of travelling in both of these captivating countries....
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Iguacu Falls – Picking Sides
Naming rights One thing that I’ve still not cleared up is what to actually refer to “the falls” as; since it seems to be determined by which side of the Brazil / Argentina border you are standing. It’s...
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The largest swamp on the planet
The Pantanal is located right in the heart of the South American continent. The bulk of the area is in Brazil, but the Pantanal is so large that it also stretches into Paraguay and Bolivia. At a...
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Dia de los Muertos festival – A true Mexican fiesta
What is the festival? Dia de los muertos is an annual festival that celebrates the dead in a vibrant, colourful four day party. Oaxaca and Mexico City are well known for being the most vibrant and...
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