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The Bird Sanctuary Rio de Janeiro: a Must-See Bird Paradise

The Parque das Aves is located near the Iguazu National Park, and is home to more than 1320 birds from about 143 different species. Let us tell you about some of the famous species you can expect to see on your visit and learn about the important conservation work happening in the park.
Belmond Hiram Bingham train

Marion’s Luxury South America Experience

Can you travel in luxury through South America? Marion Bunnik, travel lover and joint founder of Bunnik Tours, shares her experiences of abundance during a Bunnik In Style tour, featuring accommodation with waterfall views at Copacabana Palace and luxury cabins aboard the Andean Explorer Train.
The Devil's Cauldron waterfall of Baños, Ecuador by Kristi Rutten

Uncover South America

A continent steeped in mysterious ancient ruins still being unearthed, sandy white coastlines and a mountain range that encompasses volcanoes, lakes, deserts and forests, it's not hard to see why South America should be on everyone's must-see list! But the wonders don't stop there. Continuing north into Central America with countries like Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala and Costa Rica the diversity of landscapes, culture and cuisine, the hardest decision will be which countries not to include!
Sacred Valley, Peru by Silvia Fang on Unsplash

South America Hotspots

It’s no secret that South America is an incredible destination to visit, home to a variety of unique countries, rich history and incredible landscapes. When a region is as big and as vast as South America it can be hard to decide on where to go and what to do. We’ve done the hard work for you.... where will you go?
Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, by Marion Bunnik

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Life is for living, Rio style

Like all people I flew into Rio with lots of preconceived notions and a little bit of apprehension – it was a place to party, had some good beaches but it was also a place where you had to be extra careful of your belongings, in fact if you believe some guidebooks you wouldn’t leave your hotel without an escort. Within 2 days my apprehensions were gone and I was ready to move to Rio de Janeiro – yes I want to live in Rio!
Iguazu Falls, Brazil by Marion Bunnik

The world's most stunning waterfalls

There’s something mesmerising about looking at a waterfall. Whether it’s an immensely powerful one like the Devil’s Throat at Iguazu Falls, or a peacefully cascading fall like many of those in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, it’s hard to look away. In this blog post we’ve captured 5 of the most stunning waterfalls you can visit on a Bunnik Tour.
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by Dennis Bunnik

Photo Guide | The icons of South & Central America

If you’re ready to tick off some seriously bucket list worthy destinations, then it’s time to start planning your trip to South & Central America now!