Located in the Madre de Dios region of southeastern Peru, Tambopata is a protected area where visitors can experience the Amazon rainforest in its rawest form. The Tambopata National Reserve spans over 270,000 hectares and is home to an estimated 1,200 butterfly species, 600 bird species, and hundreds of tree varieties. One of its most famous residents is the jaguar, though sightings are rare. More common encounters include red howler monkeys, capybaras, and giant river otters.

Tayrona National Natural Park, located on Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast, is where the Sierra Nevada mountains plunge into the sea, creating a landscape of wild beaches, dense rainforest, and ancient archaeological sites. Just an hour from Santa Marta, this protected area stretches over 150 square kilometers of land and marine territory. Its coastline is dotted with hidden coves, palm-fringed bays, and massive boulders sculpted by wind and time.

A visit to Como is like looking through a manual on the history of architecture. Its ancient walls, the Duomo with its rich Gothic-Renaissance façade, the Broletto, the Castel Baradello, the Romanesque basilicas of Sant'Abbondio and S. Fedele, the myriad of monuments created by the Comacini Masters, and the modern architectural lines, all represent foundations of the urban and tourist fabric, interwoven with unforgettable splendor.

What sets Kaikōura apart are the extraordinary marine encounters that begin just off the shoreline. The Kaikōura Canyon, an underwater gorge that plunges to great depths close to land, creates currents rich with nutrients that attract a remarkable array of sea life year-round. Sperm whales are a common sight here and are frequently spotted on local boat tours. Dusky dolphins twist and leap in large pods, and colonies of New Zealand fur seals laze on rocky outcrops along the coast.

Located off the southern coast of Chile, Cape Horn is a coastal headland on Isla Hornos, the southernmost island in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. The Cape Horn Monument provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This rocky cliffside is a popular stop for Antarctic and South American cruises.