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2012

Brazil Revisted - The Pantanal, Amazon & Rio Coastline
Read all about Oliver's recent trip to the Pantanal, Amazon and coastal resorts near Rio de Janeiro.

Posted by Oliver Lever on March 16, 2012
Chilean Mine Rescue Capsule
Chile rescue capsule coming to the Science Museum soon.

Posted by Oliver Lever on February 09, 2012
Happy 12th Birthday Steppes Latin America
Head of Steppes Latin America wishes the team Happy Birthday.

Posted by James Armitage on February 01, 2012
The Rediscovery of Machu Picchu
Hugh Thomson celebrates Bingham's extraordinary achievements.

Posted by Emma Byrne on January 30, 2012
BBC Earthflight Series
Emma, one of our South America specialists talks about the series.

Posted by Emma Byrne on January 20, 2012
The Galapagos - Pirates of the Sky, Wrestling Dragons, Giants of the Ocean
A journey around the Galapagos and a brief encounter with Ecuador.

Posted by Jen Richt on January 17, 2012

2011

Viva Colombia!
A fascinating and beautiful country waiting to be explored!

Posted by Oliver Lever on December 20, 2011
Brazil Whale Watching
James recounts his adventures from his latest visit to Brazil.

Posted by James Armitage on December 20, 2011
Volvo Classics Adventure in South America – The Pan American Highway
Follow South America's Pan American Highway, one of the great road journeys on Earth!

Posted by Oliver Lever on December 08, 2011
Alternative Safari - Ibera wetlands
One of the most important habitats in the world.

Posted by Emma Byrne on October 02, 2011
Drive the spectacular Carretera Austral Highway
Snow-capped mountains, glaciers and vast lakes, Aisen Region is waiting to be explored!

Posted by Oliver Lever on September 23, 2011
Ecuador - The Coast Less Travelled
Lucy's travels along the diverse coast of Ecuador.

Posted by Lucy Hayward on September 21, 2011
A South American Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby
Well it was an epic feast of South America on the BBC last night....

Posted by Emma Byrne on September 19, 2011
The Little Things
Travel is all about the little things

Posted by Tom Harari on May 26, 2011
Waterfalls, Colonial cities and a Polynesian Island
Experience the ability to combine all three elements, discovering Latin America with the new routes in operation by LAN airlines.

Posted by Emma Byrne on April 12, 2011
Hunting the lost Beagle
The HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin's famous vessel, is believed to be resting near Potton in Essex.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on March 07, 2011
Inspired by the new film 'Patagonia' featuring Duffy?
Travel to this wonderfully remote area of Argentina for wildlife, vast Patagonian Steppe and welsh settlements.

Posted by Emma Byrne on February 25, 2011
Travel to Peru, South America for the 2012 Dakar Rally
Peru is rumoured to be hosting the final celebrations for the 2012 Dakar Rally.

Posted by Emma Byrne on February 09, 2011
Join our special departures to Peru in 2011
Steppes Travel offer tours to Espiritu Pampa and In depth Peru to celebrate the centenary in 2011.

Posted by Emma Byrne on February 09, 2011

2010

A walk to the end of the path - Sierra Negra Volcano
The Galapagos Islands are not just about sealife and wildlife.

Posted by Lucy Hayward on December 10, 2010
Underwater Adventure in the Lava Tubes
Snorkelling in the maze of submerged lava tubes on Isabela Island.

Posted by Lucy Hayward on December 09, 2010
Just a regular afternoon in the Galapagos
So much incredible wildlife all around in the Galapagos Islands.

Posted by Lucy Hayward on December 08, 2010
Bolivia Oruro Carnival
Bolivian Oruro Carnival in the world's top 10 street carnivals according to the Telegraph 3rd December 2010.

Posted by Emma Byrne on December 07, 2010
How to live long and prosper - Ecuadorian style
How to add a few more days to your life in Vilcabamba.

Posted by Lucy Hayward on December 07, 2010
Peru's publicity with the centenary next year in 2011
Peru in the news - Wanderlust, BBC and Peru News

Posted by Emma Byrne on December 06, 2010
Conde Nast Traveller - Uruguay: 'Barefoot on the Beach'
Gauchos, beaches, tango and the River Plate - Discover the best of Uruguay.

Posted by Emma Byrne on November 11, 2010
Tatler Spa Guide 2011 - Featuring Lahuen Co Spa, Argentina
Lahuen Co by the Mapuches - A wonderful spa deep in the Andes

Posted by Emma Byrne on October 19, 2010
Clocking up the miles
The Steppes Latin America team are busy travelling

Posted by Kate Wharton on October 15, 2010
Ancient Civilisations of Northern Peru
A fascinating insight into the ancient civilisations and archaeological treasures of Northern Peru

Posted by Emma Byrne on October 13, 2010
'Monuments of the Incas' talk by John Hemming
John Hemming's talk on the monuments of the Incas was inspiring and incredibly educational.

Posted by Emma Byrne on October 13, 2010
Peru - Low waters on the Amazon for 40 years
It seems rather ironic that Peru's Amazon levels are so low after the heavy floods in the South earlier this year.

Posted by Emma Byrne on September 16, 2010
Paddington Bear's Cousins caught on a camera
Spectacled Bears were caught on camera recently in the Andes not far from Quito.

Posted by Tom Harari on September 01, 2010
Amazon in style
All the 5* comforts you wouldn’t usually expect in the heart of the jungle

Posted by Sue Grimwood on August 10, 2010
Peruvian Amazon Pink Dolphins & Elusive Endangered Manatees
After watching the repeat of the BBC's 'Last Chance to See', I am really looking forward to exploring the North Amazon Basin of Peru.

Posted by Emma Byrne on July 16, 2010
Solar Eclipse on Easter Island
On 11 July a total solar eclipse passed Easter Island.

Posted by Oliver Lever on July 14, 2010
Amazon Adventurer
Get out an explore the natural wonder of the Amazon River in Brazil.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on June 07, 2010
Climbing Ben Nevis for Bolivian Street Kids
Emma continues her support of the Alalay Charity, helping street kids in Bolivia

Posted by Emma Byrne on June 03, 2010
One to watch - Rainforest Rescue Campaign
Ross Kemp explores the Amazon, encounters tribes and discovers what is threatening the rainforest.

Posted by Unknown on April 19, 2010
Dakar Rally returns to South America
The great off-road spectacle of the Dakar Rally returns to Argentina and Chile in 2011

Posted by Oliver Lever on April 15, 2010
Better by Bike?
Follow in Mark Beaumont's tyre tracks with a biking holiday in South America

Posted by Emma Byrne on April 12, 2010

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