This might be the best and most delicious way to discover Rio de Janeiro! Our fun and informative foodie experiences give a tasty and authentic look at many different aspects of Rio's culinary culture. Guests are taken to different neighborhoods of the city, tasting a wide variety of food and drinks from across Brazil. We visit street markets, bars, restaurants, street food stalls and juice bars. The tour is spiced with a few non-food stops, including the Selarón Steps and the Lapa Arches. The pace is relaxed, with plenty of breaks and stops along the way, making the tour suitable for young and old alike. Also available: tasty bar hopping for nighthawks. Please contact us for more information and culinary experiences across Rio.

Quito’s first metro line is scheduled to begin operations this year! The project aims at a better life quality in the city - by reducing travel time, generating socioeconomic inclusion of people in the lower-income outlying neighbourhoods, saving fuel, cutting the number of accidents and creating a cleaner environment. The city hopes to see a massive shift from private automobiles to public transport, resulting in decreased greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality. 320 000 passengers are expected to travel daily on the 22 km metro line which will connect the north and south of Quito in less than 30 minutes. 15 stops are projected, including one in the Old Town. Contact us for more information on sustainable travel in Quito and Ecuador!

Fileteado is a form of decorative art that was born in Buenos Aires at the beginning of the 20th century when Italian immigrants started to adorn vehicles with small ornaments. Today the fileteado has become an iconographic symbol of the city's modern culture, and it can be seen everywhere from painted store windows and vintage cars to Coca Cola bottles, Nike shoes and metal plates sold at street markets. SAT now offers exclusive fileteado workshops with Alfredo Genovese, one of the most important artists of the city, at his Fileteado Porteño studio. Guests learn about theory, technique and composition of this delicate art form and experience a part of Buenos Aires that is just as authentic as it is the tango. Contact us for more information on tours and supporting programs!

On the 14th of December 2020 an almost total solar eclipse will sweep across the Patagonian Lake District. The best places to take in this phenomenon are Pucón and San Martín de los Andes. Or you could watch the show while crossing the lakes between Argentina and Chile! Cruce Andino has still a few places left on its designated Solar Eclipse departures. Packages include overnight stays at the Puerto Blest Hotel or Hotel Natura Patagonia in Peulla. Combine the eclipse experience with some hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, white water rafting, horseback riding or mountain biking, and you'll be having the journey of your lifetime. Please contact us for Solar Eclipse front row seats and journeys across Patagonia.

The Callao district borders the city of Lima and houses the international airport and the harbor, one of the most important trading points in the country. But it is also home to the iconic “Monumental Callao” filled with colourful streets, colonial architecture and impressive street art. SAT invites you to learn about the area's history while appreciating beautiful squares that blend perfectly with graffitis and small art galleries. During your visit to Callao, explore the architectural gems of the historical center and the port. Take a stroll along the graffiti route with more than 60 walls painted by worldwide top urban artists. And discover the area's unique art galleries and design stores. Interested in taking a tour or joining in a graffiti workshop? Request here!

The Peruvian Experience is a new 4-storey cultural and gastronomic entertainment space in Lima, which offers a comprehensive summary on Peruvian history, food, drink, dance, culture and more. During the 2 hour guided tour, guests take a ride on an interactive train to discover the country, learn how to make Pisco and join a Ceviche Cooking Class. The experience ends with a tasting of 12 emblematic dishes of the Peruvian cuisine, presented in the setting of a typical Andean market, and accompanied by a show of traditional dances. Book here!

The Primuseum Restaurant is a small, cozy place located in the old city of Montevideo. It was created in 1870 and named after the Primus Museum with its unique collection of around 300 Primus (kerosene stoves for cooking, heating and manufacturing) and other antiques. At night the museum comes alive with a tango show, as the antiques are joined by some of the best tango musicians and dancers of the country. The Primuseum offers a wonderful harmony of nostalgia, authentic food and tango culture. A 6-course menu is served, along with delicious Uruguayan wines. Tango nights are available from Wednesday to Sunday. Please contact us for more details or bookings.

We are happy to inform that as of January 7th this year, U.S. citizens are no longer required to apply for a visa in order to enter Bolivia. Entry is now granted at no charge for 30, 60 or 90 days (at the discretion of the Bolivian immigration officer at the point of entry). This is wonderful news, and we are happy to help with new exciting travel itineraries solely to or including Bolivia! Contact us and request your tailormade journey!

Diego is a giant tortoise who is said to have saved his species from extinction by fathering around 800 descendants. Around 50 years ago there were only two males and 12 females of Diego's species alive on Galápagos' Española Island and they were too spread out to reproduce. He was among 14 male tortoises selected from different zoos in the world to take part in a breeding programme on Santa Cruz Island that began in the 1960s and since then produced more than 2,000 giant tortoises. The 100-year-old tortoise is believed to have been taken from the Galápagos in the first half of the 20th century by a scientific expedition. This March, after almost 80 decades, Diego will be returned to his native island of Española and released into the wild. Interested in making Diego's aquaintance? Contact us!

Simone has always loved traveling. Not only in Brazil, her home country that features awe-inspiring places such as the roaring Iguassu Falls and fairytale beaches in the northeast. She also traveled to the U.S., Canada, Central Europe and Russia, and just recently fell in love with Peru. Simone worked as a guide in Rio de Janeiro for more than 10 years and has been working with SAT since 2007! Which makes her a very knowledgeable adviser on itineraries and travel ideas for Brazil and South America. In her leisure time Simone loves visiting Rio's beaches, walking by the sea and reading a good book. Contact Simone and get great advice on your next Brazil journey!

The new 3* Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores (Peru) features 200 rooms, gym, pool and a restaurant. 

The new 4* Casa Andina Premium San Isidro features 157 rooms, gym, spa and a restaurant in the business center of San Isidro, Lima (Peru).

The 4* Selina Posada Miraflores (former Sonesta Posadas del Inca) in Lima (Peru) is now open for reservations. Features include cozy standard and micro rooms, a Grab & Go bar perfect for hungry travelers on the go, and a retail store showcasing local, artisanal goods. 

Air Europa has launched a new route to Fortaleza in Brazil. The airline currently offers two flights per week, and will increase to three weekly flights as of June 2020.

Amaszonas Uruguay will launch a new flight route between Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Services will start on the 2nd of March with one daily flight.