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The Marathon des Sables (Marathon of the Sands) is known to be the toughest long distance running race in the world. In November 2017 this extreme challenge is coming to Peru. Participants sign up for a multiday, 250 km (155 miles) long, self-sufficient ultramarathon through the Ica desert in southern Peru, one of the driest regions on earth. The Ica desert features enormous dunes and sandy plateaus nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. SAT will be happy to take care of your individual Peru adventure, be it a desert or a jungle trekking, sand dune or ocean surfing, rock climbing or horseback riding!  Contact us for more adventure recommendations throughout the country! 

The Belmond Andean Explorer, South America's First Luxury Sleeper Train, will launch on the 4th of May! The launch day revenue will be donated to UNICEF. This new train is set to travel along one of the highest rail routes on earth traversing the Peruvian Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca and Arequipa, exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms. The train accommodates 48 guests in refined, en-suite cabins. The Observation Car with an open-air deck is the place to enjoy dramatic views of the Peruvian Andes. For further information please contact us!

Cartagena celebrates food gluttony. The city's crown culinary jewels naturally gravitate towards the sea, with fresh fish and seafood forming the nuts and bolts of most menus. Colombia is also considered one of the world's richest countries in bio-diversity, which explains all those ripe fruit stands, fresh fish venders and street food stoops causing all that tasty food traffic. There are plenty of options to include very special culinary treats during your stay, be it a chocolate workshop, a secret supper with top local chefs, a traditional Colombian cooking class, a visit to the local market to check out the food stalls, or a ceviche tour! SAT will be happy to organise your perfect foodie trip to Cartagena and Colombia - just contact us!

The Salinas Grandes comprise one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Argentinean Puna. At 3450 meters above sea level, the blue of the sky merges with the shiny white of the salt fields. The saltpeter soil draws perfect hexagons. The turquoise blue pools turn into an incredible oasis. The ever-changing light invites visitors to play with their cameras. 10,000 years ago, this site was a sweet waters lake, swampy and with large vegetation. Today, it is a salt mirror covering more than 212 sq. km. SAT creates expert journeys to Northern Argentina, exploring remote areas around Salta and Jujuy, setting foot on the great salt fields. Contact us!

This Amazon houseboat is the romantic result of Cécile, interior designer in Paris, meeting Elias. She redefines homes to suit her clients’ dreams. He is a local and captains their boat with confidence on the Amazon. Both love the Amazonian skies, the green colors, gliding over the water between sky and earth, never dropping anchor. SAT welcomes you to travel the Brazilian Amazon with elegance and style, sharing Cécile's and Elias' passion for the rainforest. Experience absolute relaxation, surprising excursions and astonishing encounters. The houseboat features 3 private cabins, a living area and a sundeck. Packages are available for 1 day (e.g. fishing trips), 3 or 5 days. Rates upon request. Contact us!

SAT invites you to join a unique Amazon adventure: The Kapawi Ecolodge in the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest now offers new programs. Additionally, getting here has become much easier for travelers recently; flights are leaving to Kapawi nearly on a daily basis. Furthermore the planes have been renewed and now feature better travel conditions and cozy seats. Kapawi Ecolodge is the perfect spot for you to hide away from a busy world and experience a full-blown jungle amusement. In this stunning area, you get to know the indigenous community “Achuar” and their traditions, experience exciting (night) hikes, and enjoy pristine nature. Can't wait to go? Please contact us for further information!

On April 10, 2017, construction began on Quito's Metropolitan Convention Center, a state-of-the-art center that will boost the city's offering as a leading destination for meetings, incentives, conventions & exhibitions at a regional and global level. This new space is expected to open in the second half of 2018. Located in Quito's Bicentennial Park and surrounded by beautiful green spaces, the new Convention Center will offer 28,000 square feet of meetings space. The project will also boast hotel and office buildings, recreational spaces, and an on-site arena. 

Montevideo is defined by a sense of timelessness: neoclassical and Art Nouveau architecture, leafy plazas, and riverside promenades, all of which call to mind bygone eras when people took the time to slow down. The city's streets are dotted with cafes, bookstores, and a large collection of antique stores. Auction houses like Bavastro or Castells are packed with fine vintage treasures. Montevideo also features a popular flea market on Tristán Narvaja Street, where every Sunday morning visitors may find first-edition books, 1900s Leicas and other hidden gems. SAT offers plenty of options to discover Montevideo and its secrets, please  contact us for travel ideas and suggestions!

The Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve and its foundation are dedicated to sustainable tourism and continuously develop flora and fauna conservation projects, involving the local community in this work. One of the Foundation´s flagship projects is the conservation of the Huemul (Andean deer). This animal is a national symbol, but in danger of extinction. This project has succeeded in preserving and breeding the Huemul in a controlled environment. Recently the first Huemul was re-integrated into the wild. Experience the Huilo Huilo Reserve with SAT, learn about its natural features, the foundation and its projects in the area. By the way: This is a fantastic place for families, so bring your children! Please  contact us for more information!

SAT now offers new culinary tours in Valparaiso, Chile! Visit traditional food markets and join our cooking class: Learn how to prepare pisco sours, empanadas, pebre and ensalada chilena plus a main course and dessert of your choice. The team will show you how to prepare a complete and delicious traditional Chilean meal which will then be served together with selected local wines. The Chilean Cuisine Cooking Class is a fun cultural immersion experience in an informal relaxed environment. Please contact us for further information!

Magdalena was born & raised in Buenos Aires, but has also lived and worked in El Calafate for a few years! She knows Argentina by heart, but has also traveled to several destinations in Chile, Colombia and Brazil. One of the countries on top of her bucket list is Peru! Magdalena has been working with SAT for 2 years as an account executive, enjoying her work very much! Her personal recommendation for Argentina: Calafate and El Chaltén! Its wild nature, breathtaking landscapes and world renowned glaciers and mythic trekking and climbing spots won’t disappoint! Don't hesitate to  contact Magdalena for further travel suggestions throughout Argentina!

The Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton boasts an ideal location in front of the famous Plaza Dorrego, right in the epicenter of the historical neighborhood of San Telmo. The property features 50 spacious guest rooms, an upscale restaurant and a bar.

The eco-friendly Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, Peru, is a perfect base to begin your low-impact Amazon adventure. Explore the jungle and feel its wildlife first hand. The lodge is located within the Yanamono's Communal Reserve, around 80 km from Iquitos, and features 22 comfortable guest rooms.

The family-owned Cuña Pirú Lodge is located right between the three main attractions of Northeastern Argentina: Iguazú, the ruins of the Jesuit missions and the Moconá Falls. The lodge features 20 hectares of own virgin jungle.

The Atemporal in Lima, Peru, has been included in Conde Nast’s 2017 Hot List of the best new hotels around the world, the only property in South America in the list! The converted Tudor features front and back yards, house bikes and a Mini Cooper for cruising around town.

The 15-room Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay, showcases a carefully curated hodgepodge of locally bought furnishings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Each room is unique, inspired by Uruguayan cultural icons such as painter Pedro Figari and tango virtuoso Carlos Gardel.

The five-room Art Deco hotel Casa Roberto occupies a restored 1912 residence outside the Ciudad Vieja in Montevideo, Uruguay. The boutique hotel is located close to the oceanside boulevard and boasts a restaurant and a bar.

American Airlines is launching daily flights between Miami and Cartagena as of December 15, 2017. The flight will be operated by an Airbus A319, covers a distance of roughly 1767 km, and will take about three hours in each direction.

As of the 1st of May, only 3 weeks after having launched the new flights, Star Perú will no longer operate the route Lima-Pisco-Cusco.

LATAM Airlines has inaugurated four weekly flights between Lima (Peru) and Mendoza in Argentina's wine country. The flight is operated daily from Fri to Mon, whereas the return flights Mendoza-Lima are on Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun.