Are you still considering a getaway for some winter sun over Christmas and New Year? Check out our top 5 suggestions for where to travel. Brazil A perennial favourite of ours all year round, Brazil is a perfect destination to grab some winter sun and a mix of adventure and wildlife. When we began [...]
Last month director Simon paid a visit to the southern Pantanal and took the chance to spend a few days at the top luxury property, Caiman Lodge. Despite having visited the Pantanal on five separate occasions, this was his first visit to Caiman Lodge, which is our most highly recommended place to stay in [...]
The new Rosewood Sao Paulo opened last year after 14 years in construction and to much fanfare. Simon from Humboldt paid it a visit to see if the hype was justified. His response, ‘Oh yeah!’. Located the beating heart of Sao Paulo in the Jardins neighbourhood, the Rosewood Sao Paulo is perfectly situated. A stones [...]
The diversity of Brazil’s fauna is well-publicised, but it is its diverse flora that has allowed its unique local cuisines to flourish. Kirsty writes about her experience foraging on the Emerald Coast
For our luxury hotel of the month for April we chose the Comuna do Ibitipoca in the rolling hills of Minas Gerais State. Combining an ambitious environmental conservation project with one of Brazil’s finest small hotels, Ibitipoca is a unique taste of the hidden face of Brazil.
Perhaps one of the most breath-taking complexes of waterfalls in the world, Iguassu Falls are a true marvel of nature, and not to be missed on a trip to Argentina or Brazil. Choosing between the two or just curious as to what you will see on each side? Humboldt specialist Ellie explains the difference between each.
Dreaming of distant tropical sands, blue skies and coconut palm groves while stuck inside? Humboldt specialist Ellie explores her favourite things about Porto de Galinhas, after a recent visit to this magical hideaway in the north of Brazil.
Stunning natural beauty, a distinct regional culture, and excellent food & wine: southern Brazil has it all. Apart from one major site of touristic interest (more about that later), the southern states of Brazil are sadly often neglected by travellers to this gargantuan country. This is a shame as the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul which make up the south of Brazil have a huge amount to offer a little off the beaten track.
Humboldt Director Simon was recently on a trip to northern Brazil and was invited to a brand-new luxury hotel in Preá, just outside of Jericoacoara: Hotel Casana.
Latin America’s largest and most diverse country, Brazil has enough must-see attractions to keep you busy for months. Director Kirsty offers her recommendations for a two-week family trip.
Located bang in the middle of Copacabana beach in Brazil's beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, the Emiliano is a luxury hotel which offers guests an exceptional stay in one of most vibrant regions of this vast country.
Experiencing the Iberia Business Class to Latin America
In the south of Brazil, the coastline boasts thick and lush Atlantic rainforest running from the mountains to the white sand beaches that this region is famous for. The beauty of this area is outstanding, and where better to experience it from than the exquisite resort of Ponta dos Ganchos?
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have put together a list of some of the women from Latin American history that we think you should know about. These remarkable women, ranging from writers to fighters, achieved unprecedented success in their lifetimes and left an undeniable mark on the history of their respective countries.
The prospect of a new year is always an ideal time to start thinking about, and organising, a trip for the coming months. After the excitement of Christmas has faded and the last box of chocolates has been eaten, what better to do than grab a map, a guidebook and your travel partner and start [...]
