This National Geographic Expedition Expert has been conducting research in Patagonia for 25 years
Diego Pol fell in love with Patagonia at age 12, and for over 25 years, has been conducting research in the region as a paleontologist
Southern hospitality like you’ve never had it
National Geographic Journeys add more flavour to destinations, and nowhere more literally than in South America. Coffee-tastings in Colombia, genuine Peruvian pachamanca, and gaucho barbecues all taste even better when combined with unique stays at jungle lodges and boutique hotels, private transportation, and uncommon cultural encounters. These are travel experiences for all the senses.
Featured South America Posts
How one traveller trained for Peru’s high-altitude Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
For her 31st birthday, Jordan LoMonaco challenged herself to a 5-day high-altitude trek — and completed it
18-to-Thirtysomethings travel diaries: Ritesh’s 200+ days around the world
Meet Ritesh, whose 200-plus travel days turned strangers into lifelong friends across six unforgettable continents
Why I decided to take a ‘gap year’ with G Adventures in my 30s
At 30-years-old, Ritesh Maharaj traded in his 9-5 for a gap year of travelling with G Adventures