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SOUTH<br />
AMERICA'S<br />
BEST<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
A SPEND<br />
AT DAY<br />
APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2017 - ISSUE 2<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
0 2<br />
HOLA TRAVELLERS<br />
From the Editor for your new edition<br />
of <strong>Camino</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> Volume 2.<br />
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THE BULLETIN<br />
Get the latest news bites and updates from<br />
SA & beyond.<br />
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SOUTH AMERICA'S BEST<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
The eateries in each country in South<br />
America every foodie and fine dining<br />
aficionado should make a bee line for.<br />
1 0<br />
THE SPORT OF KINGS<br />
Experience the thrill of a day at the Polo on<br />
the outskirts of Buenos Aires.<br />
1 3<br />
A DAY AT ATACAMA'S<br />
LUXURY DESERT SPA<br />
Inside the one and only Alto Atacama Hotel.<br />
2 2<br />
WIN THE ULTIMATE CHILE<br />
ADVENTURE<br />
Details on how to win a VIP experience of<br />
Chile for two worth more than $7000.<br />
2 3<br />
PHOTOESSAY: GALAPAGOS<br />
Your glimpse into the incredible scenery and<br />
unique wildlife that makes Darwin's famous<br />
islands so iconic.
Viajeros (traveller) from Your<br />
Hola<br />
Edition of <strong>Camino</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
New<br />
we forged ahead, because we believe in it.<br />
But<br />
heard that people want to know about<br />
We’ve<br />
‘best experiences’ possible and not just<br />
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the<br />
crave ways to make your holidays unique.<br />
You<br />
make them as special and individual as you<br />
To<br />
is, creating a specific digital travel<br />
Truth<br />
every two months is a lot of work.<br />
magazine<br />
after reception of our first issue, we don’t<br />
But<br />
to stop.<br />
want<br />
we’ve transitioned to a quarterly edition.<br />
So<br />
way we can focus on finding the best<br />
That<br />
articles and tidbits to share with you<br />
images,<br />
a more seamless way and keep our focus as<br />
in<br />
EDITOR'S LETTER<br />
Looking down as you explore the Incan Citadel of Machu Picchu.<br />
‘Sometimes you don’t know how far you’ve gone until you look back.’<br />
Have you ever visited a place for the second time<br />
but it’s felt so completely different?<br />
Mmn Hmm.<br />
are.<br />
You think you can recapture how amazing it is to<br />
see something for the first time, but it just<br />
doesn’t feel the same.<br />
That doesn’t mean it’s not as enjoyable. It’s just<br />
un-mistakeably different.<br />
Because you’re different.<br />
always, ‘on quality not quantity.’<br />
You’ve changed. Grown. Evolved even.<br />
Hope you enjoy it!<br />
many ways just like this.<br />
We knew we were being ambitious in wanting to<br />
K a t h e r i n e G a r c e s<br />
E d i t o r I n C h i e f<br />
Delivering <strong>Issue</strong> 2 of <strong>Camino</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> has felt in<br />
launch a luxury only publication dedicated solely<br />
to the specific continent of South America.<br />
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SOUTH AMERICA’S<br />
BEST RESTAURANTS<br />
H I L S T G R E A T S T R E E T - F O O D C A N B E E A S Y T O F I N D W H I L S T Y O U ’ R E T R A V E L L I N G I N<br />
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E R E ’ S A L I S T O F T H E B E S T R E S T A U R A N T S W O R T H B O O K I N G W E L L I N A D V A N C E<br />
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E F O R E Y O U R T R I P T O S O U T H A M E R I C A . S O M E F E A T U R E D H A V E W O R L D W I D E<br />
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C C L A I M , O T H E R S S I M P L Y L O C A L N O T O R I E T Y , B U T A L L H A V E A D E P T H O F F L A V O U R<br />
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O U W I L L R E M E M B E R F O R A L O N G T I M E A F T E R Y O U ’ V E A R R I V E D B A C K H O M E .<br />
Y<br />
www.tegui.com.ar/<br />
International<br />
Cuisine:<br />
chef German Martitegui & Argentina<br />
Head<br />
judge combines his classical<br />
Masterchef<br />
in France, the US and Argentina<br />
training<br />
the best of Argentine produce.<br />
with<br />
www.restoelbaqueano.com/<br />
Specialty indigenous meats<br />
Cuisine:<br />
a country where meat is king, Head<br />
In<br />
Fernando Rivarola takes his job of<br />
Chef<br />
the best and sometimes exotic<br />
sourcing<br />
to use creatively in his dishes<br />
ingredients<br />
S C A L E T O O .<br />
ARGENTINA<br />
Tegui<br />
El Baqueano<br />
Buenos Aires<br />
Buenos Aires<br />
Ranked 9 Best Latin Restaurants (2017) Best<br />
Restaurant Argentina (2016)<br />
Ranked 13 Best Latin Restaurants (2017)<br />
05<br />
very seriously.<br />
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Gustu<br />
Paz La<br />
www.gustubo.restaurantgustu.com/home/gustu<br />
Natural Bolivian Gastronomy/Andean<br />
Cuisine:<br />
only is Gustu a project of three time World Best Restaurant Winner Claus Meyer of Noma<br />
Not<br />
but it is also spearheaded by Latin America’s finest female chef, Kamilla Seidler.<br />
(Copenhagen,)<br />
Central<br />
Lima<br />
centralrestaurante.com.pe<br />
Avant Garde Peruvian<br />
Cuisine:<br />
and Chef Virgilio<br />
Central,<br />
is a giant of South<br />
Martinez<br />
gastronomy.<br />
American<br />
in the World’s Best<br />
Appearing<br />
since 2013 consistently<br />
Lists<br />
reaching as high as No.4.<br />
and<br />
now owns several<br />
He<br />
but Central is the<br />
restaurants<br />
which he runs<br />
cornerstone,<br />
cooks alongside his wife<br />
and<br />
www.maido.pe/<br />
Nikkei (Japanese<br />
Cuisine:<br />
a country with an<br />
In<br />
gastronomic scene,<br />
incredible<br />
Chef Mitsuhari<br />
Celebrity<br />
is a master and<br />
Simura<br />
of Japanese<br />
specialist<br />
and his 16 course<br />
techniques<br />
menu a delight of<br />
tasting<br />
cultures.<br />
both<br />
y Gaston<br />
Astrid<br />
Lima<br />
www.astridygaston.com/<br />
Modern Peruvian<br />
Cuisine:<br />
Acurio is a living<br />
Gaston<br />
of Peruvian cooking,<br />
legend<br />
Astrid Y Gaston is his<br />
and<br />
restaurant was a<br />
flagship<br />
in introducing the<br />
pioneer<br />
and depth of his<br />
richness<br />
and flavours to the<br />
heritage<br />
world.<br />
BOLIVIA<br />
Fusion<br />
No. 14 in World’s Best Latin Restaurants (2017)<br />
PERU<br />
Maido<br />
Lima<br />
5th in World’s Best Restaurants List,<br />
Best Restaurant in Peru & 1st Best<br />
Latin Restaurant (2017)<br />
Peruvian Fusion)<br />
8th on Top 50 World’s Best<br />
Restaurants, 2nd Best Latin<br />
Restaurants (2017)<br />
33rd on Top 50 World’s Best<br />
Restaurants, 7th Best Latin Restaurants<br />
(2017)<br />
Pia.<br />
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www.borago.cl/<br />
Modern Chilean<br />
Cuisine:<br />
Rodolfo Guzman is not just passionate<br />
Chef<br />
quality Chilean cuisine, his approach<br />
about<br />
introducing and innovating his<br />
towards<br />
ingredients, dishes and flavours<br />
homeland’s<br />
seeing him revolutionise it. In 2015 he was<br />
is<br />
recognised by his professional peers<br />
was<br />
D.O.M<br />
Paulo Sao<br />
www.borago.cl/<br />
Modern Brazilian/Amazonian<br />
Cuisine:<br />
Chef Alex Atala doesn’t just<br />
Head<br />
the Amazonian influence<br />
showcase<br />
his food, he has pioneered the<br />
through<br />
of many of the region’s<br />
discovery<br />
personally offering a unique<br />
ingredients<br />
experience.<br />
dining<br />
www.ambrosia.cl/<br />
French/Chilean Fusion<br />
Cuisine:<br />
Chef Carolina Bazan combines her<br />
Head<br />
of french cuisine with a market to<br />
love<br />
philosophy with only the freshest<br />
table<br />
produce.<br />
Chilean<br />
Olympe<br />
de Janeiro<br />
Rio<br />
www.troisgrosbrasil.com.br/<br />
French/Brazilian Fusion<br />
Cuisine:<br />
Troisgros combines the finesse of<br />
Thomas<br />
cooking with local Brazilian<br />
French<br />
for a casual but captivating<br />
ingredients<br />
experience.<br />
dining<br />
CHILE<br />
Borago<br />
Ambrosia<br />
Santiago<br />
Santiago<br />
Ranked 42nd on World’s Top 50 Best Restaurants<br />
No.20 Latin America’s Best Restaurants (2017)<br />
with the Best Chef’s Award.<br />
BRAZIL<br />
16th on World’s Top 50 Restaurants, Best Restaurant in<br />
Brazil and No.3 Best Latin Restaurant (2017)<br />
17 on Best Latin Restaurants (2017) Lifetime<br />
Achievement Award (2016 for head chef)
zazuquito.com/<br />
Modern Ecuadorian<br />
Cuisine:<br />
Chef Daniel Picco serves ups<br />
Head<br />
version of the best<br />
sophisticated<br />
leococinaycava.com/<br />
Modern Colombian<br />
Cuisine:<br />
chef Leonora Espinosa serves up a<br />
Head<br />
adventure through Colombia<br />
gastronomic<br />
little known ingredients and<br />
using<br />
and refined techniques.<br />
traditional<br />
www.harrysasson.com/<br />
International<br />
Cuisine:<br />
more than 20 years, Colombia’s most<br />
For<br />
chef Harry Sasson has been<br />
famous<br />
diners with his take on Latin<br />
dazzling<br />
Asian and European flavours.<br />
American,<br />
ECUADOR<br />
Zazu<br />
Quito<br />
A Relax & Chateux Restaurant<br />
Ecuadorian and Latin American dishes.<br />
COLOMBIA<br />
Harry Sasson<br />
Leo<br />
Bogota<br />
Bogota<br />
Best restaurant in Colombia for 2017 and 16th on the<br />
World’s Best Latin Restaurants List.<br />
40 Best Latin American Restaurant (2017)<br />
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EXPERIENCE THE<br />
THRILL OF POLO –<br />
THE SPORT OF KINGS<br />
JANE HARRIS TAKES US ON A DAY TRIP TO EXPERIENCE THIS MAJESTIC SPORT.<br />
No sport can match the skill, speed, agility and<br />
Early morning I was picked up from my city<br />
union of horse and rider than polo & no trip to<br />
hotel within an hour was in polo heaven. Julieto,<br />
a professional player himself warmly greeted<br />
Argentina is complete without experiencing<br />
me and served as my bilingual instructor for the<br />
this country’s love affair with this<br />
day.<br />
quintessential sport.<br />
Horse experience is preferred but not essential,<br />
as a couple in my group that had never been on<br />
By itself, polo is an exhilarating sport to watch<br />
a horse before. Whether you’ve ridden before<br />
and experience for yourself. Combined with<br />
does not matter to Julieto or the ponies<br />
Argentina’s history of masterful horsemanship<br />
because in time they will teach you everything<br />
and courage, it is a masterful mix.<br />
you need to know.<br />
Over tea, coffee and local sweet treats, Julieto<br />
Polo is more than a sport, it is a way of life the<br />
provided an overview of the sport before taking<br />
Argentinean capital, Buenos Aires.<br />
us on a tour of the stables and the estancia.<br />
After initial instruction on the ground, or more<br />
aptly, on top of a crate, we were taken through<br />
There are numerous places within easy reach<br />
the basics and practiced polo technique.<br />
of Buenos Aires where you can immerse<br />
When the gauchos brought out the ponies, it<br />
yourself in the legacy and tradition of polo for<br />
was time to put this practice into action in what<br />
the ultimate day trip.<br />
is referred to as a ‘stick and ball’ session. Lots of<br />
laughter and some hitting of the ball ensued.<br />
The ponies are well trained and already head<br />
Experience the Sport of Kings<br />
towards the ball so all you have to focus on is<br />
your swing, trying to make contact and of<br />
I had the privilege of experiencing polo in<br />
course, having fun.<br />
Canuelas at an Estancia and Polo Club, the<br />
latter brings with it players from the region and<br />
from all around the world.<br />
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And of course, the genuine<br />
Argentinean hospitality meant a<br />
delicious three-course lunch was<br />
waiting for us on our break. Set within<br />
the striking grounds, we shared the<br />
table with other visitors and players<br />
from all over the world. A delicious<br />
way to exchange polo experiences<br />
and learn more about the intoxicating<br />
sport.<br />
After lunch I toured the vast estancia<br />
by bike, to further embrace the polo<br />
culture and lifestyle, talking to the<br />
gauchos and locals along the way.<br />
Only in Argentina could you find a<br />
gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the<br />
lush polo fields and the majestic<br />
clubhouse; only in Argentina.<br />
In the afternoon, we were all back on<br />
the ponies for a mini game. It really is<br />
so much fun. Nothing compares to it.<br />
Regardless of your speed on the horse,<br />
the adrenalin kicks in, it’s totally<br />
addictive. You leave with the<br />
understanding of the connection<br />
between professional polo players<br />
respect and their ponies. They’re 80%<br />
of the game, incredibly intelligently,<br />
intuitive and honourable creatures.<br />
From September to May, you’ll have<br />
the opportunity to watch club<br />
members and professionals (who<br />
travel the world playing) training on<br />
these grounds. Once you’ve attempted<br />
it for yourself, it’s an exhilerating<br />
spectacle to watch these experts<br />
conquer the fields.<br />
Afternoon treats are provided at<br />
around 6pm before a private car takes<br />
you back to the city with your<br />
newfound knowledge of polo, the<br />
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share with friends and family.<br />
skills, the culture and endless stories to
Polo Mecca<br />
Why Argentina dominates polo<br />
Campo Argentino del Polo, also know as the<br />
Argentina’s love affair with polo began in the<br />
1870s when the British began playing in the<br />
Cathedral or Polo is home to the Argentine<br />
Open Polo Tournament that runs from mid<br />
country.<br />
November to the beginning of December.<br />
It was enthusiastically adopted and the<br />
Thousands pack the stadium in Palermo to<br />
Argentinian’s created the ultimate polo pony, a<br />
watch the best polo ponies and players in the<br />
world do battle. The glamorous and passionate<br />
cross of its beloved criollos with the English<br />
thoroughbred. This strong, tireless pony is<br />
crowd add to the adrenaline-charged event and<br />
make it a unique event for any horse enthusiast<br />
heralded around the world for its agility, speed<br />
or tourist to attend.<br />
and courage.<br />
Throughout Argentina’s history there are<br />
Jane is a professional copywriter, content<br />
countless stories of the local Criollos<br />
specialist, journalist and PR practitioner. Her<br />
tirelessness, courage and endurance which has<br />
skill base is as diverse as the brands and<br />
earned it legendary status. All these qualities<br />
industries she has worked with covering travel,<br />
are also attributed to the Gaucho that dared to<br />
fashion, design, health and wellbeing, sport and<br />
ride these aloof and wild ponies, often in the<br />
cars.<br />
remote wilderness. These horses and their<br />
owners achieved hero status and both have<br />
Her extensive writing skills are shaped by a<br />
played an integral part in Argentina’s history<br />
successful 25-year career working with leading<br />
and domination of polo.<br />
newspapers, magazines, international brands<br />
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not-for-profit organisations.<br />
and<br />
Website: janeispr.com<br />
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INSIDE ALTO ATACAMA<br />
A Day At<br />
Atacama’s<br />
Luxury<br />
Desert Spa<br />
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That’s the word to describe this morning. Which would not be surprising if you weren’t in the world’s<br />
Frosty.<br />
desert.<br />
driest<br />
FEATURE<br />
Morning at Alto Atacama<br />
It’s a stark contrast to the previous days of near perfect, sunny 34 degrees which is more of what you would<br />
expect and what makes the Atacama a travel hotspot all year round.<br />
But this morning is all about turning whatever scarf like or excess material we have on our persons into a<br />
headwrap of some sort, leaving not much more than our eyes and nose exposed to the elements.<br />
It’s close to 5am, not a time holiday makers willingly get out of bed for, but Luis, our guide promises us the<br />
spectacle of ‘grandpa crying,’ what the locals call the geyser field of El Tatio, will be more than worth it.<br />
Even in the pre-dawn darkness, you can hear the mist and sharp hisses from the ground below and feel the<br />
humid air of the surrounds.<br />
There are between 80 to 100 geysers in Tatio, which is small by Yellowstone standards, but what makes it<br />
distinct is its very location within the desert which seems to defy all logic.<br />
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for the last two years which is surprising,<br />
guided<br />
both his knowledge of the area, and his<br />
given<br />
started off maintaining the gardens you see,<br />
He<br />
his way up through the hospitality<br />
working<br />
a traditional shepherd’s village where<br />
Machuca,<br />
locals live in adobe and thatched houses.<br />
the<br />
Except that unbeknownst to many, the<br />
Atacama Desert is an oasis nestled between<br />
mountain ranges and volcanoes, some of<br />
which are still active.<br />
Which makes this a geothermal paradise, and<br />
also one of the highest geyser fields in the<br />
world located at an elevation of 4,420 metres<br />
above sea level.<br />
That’s why we’ve waited two nights before<br />
visiting here, to help acclimatise, as well as to<br />
see the many of the other-worldly sights within<br />
and around Atacama.<br />
As night disappears into dawn, the landscape<br />
magically transforms before our eyes.<br />
A myriad of colours envelops our frame of view<br />
and makes everything it touches – the<br />
imposing mountains, sweeping arid plains and<br />
tufts of grass in the distance, sparkle. This entire<br />
panorama is of course separated by the rising<br />
tuffs of steam clouds in between.<br />
After some time wandering – more like playing<br />
And his love of all plants shows. Pointing out<br />
the smallest and most seemingly insignificant<br />
a game of ‘don’t step on the geyser’ through<br />
these thermal fields, Luis calls us over for<br />
of vegetation and explaining at length how<br />
important it is, what animals survive on it and<br />
breakfast.<br />
how it helps the nearby fragile ecosystem<br />
flourish.<br />
“Who wants eggs?,” he asks. To which a handful<br />
of us agree.<br />
But this morning, Luis is showing off his<br />
extreme Atacaman cooking skills, and within<br />
Luis has been greeting us with a great big smile<br />
for the last few days here at Alto Atacama.<br />
minutes we have geyser boiled eggs and<br />
warmed milk to accompany our delightful<br />
morning picnic spread of pastries, fruits, cheese<br />
He’s lived in Atacama all his life, but only<br />
and more.<br />
level of English.<br />
On the way back to Alto Atacama, we stop at<br />
school attached to the hotel that trains them<br />
thoroughly to deal with the requirements of<br />
five star clientele.<br />
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and a fusion of<br />
sourced,<br />
cuisine and<br />
Mediterranean/European<br />
Lunch at Alto Atacama<br />
Our home away from home, Alto<br />
Atacama is so sustainably designed<br />
into the rocks of the surrounding<br />
Catarpe Valley, it seems to creep up<br />
on you as you arrive back to base.<br />
It’s Saturday, and the outdoor fireplace<br />
we’ve been enjoying a cheeky and<br />
delicious Chilean glass of vino in front<br />
for the past few nights has been<br />
turned into the most impressive of<br />
‘asado’ – barbecue.<br />
The food at Atacama is all locally<br />
traditional Chilean dishes with a dash<br />
of local Atacameno.<br />
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– Cultural, Contemplative,<br />
categories<br />
Adventure or Expedition<br />
Astronomical,<br />
to challenge yourself. On our arrival day,<br />
want<br />
local expedition leader helped to go<br />
the<br />
a big morning and some intense days –<br />
After<br />
biking through magnificent Moon<br />
mountain<br />
hiking up the Toco Volcano just to name<br />
Valley,<br />
few, the idea of a ‘spa tour’ and a treatment<br />
a<br />
A perfect lazy afternoon at<br />
Alto Atacama<br />
Another Atacama excursion is programmed for<br />
this afternoon, they’re included as part of our all<br />
inclusive program and divided into different<br />
depending on your interest or how much you<br />
through the more than 30 Atacama tours<br />
available and tailor something suited to our<br />
level of physical ability.<br />
at Puri Spa sounds about as just as much<br />
energy as necessary to expend.<br />
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And it’s not just about enjoying the sun,<br />
them.<br />
beauty and energy of the beautiful rocky<br />
the<br />
Alto Atacama has six outdoor swimming pools<br />
Enough said. One Altiplanic Mud Wrap made of a mixture of local<br />
natural clay, honey and mineral water coming up.<br />
which have been beckoning since our arrival, so<br />
it would be remiss of us not to rest by each of<br />
landscapes feel so much more powerful when<br />
you’re completely immersed in your<br />
environment and relaxed.<br />
A luxury desert spa was always part of the<br />
original plan for this hotel. The owners worked<br />
tirelessly to integrate as much of the outside<br />
natural beauty into the hotel’s interior, and Alto<br />
Atacama is one of the few luxury lodges in the<br />
desert to include some treatments as part of<br />
their all inclusive hotel and tour programs.<br />
Puri Spa also has a complimentary steam and<br />
sauna room.<br />
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your rooms at Alto Atacama<br />
outdoors,<br />
just as inviting. The Quitor Room is<br />
are<br />
FIRE PIT<br />
BOTTOM:<br />
QUITOR ROOM<br />
RIGHT:<br />
Alto Atacama Evenings<br />
It’s hard to describe how desert nights can be just as beautiful as the days in the Atacama desert.<br />
Because that’s when the stars come out to play in their thousands, lighting up the sky with their own brilliance<br />
against the never ending horizon. Even if astronomy ain’t your thing, you’ll feel closer to far away universes than<br />
ever before.<br />
And as much as you want to stay<br />
intricately styled in something of a<br />
‘desert chic’ kind of way. If you haven’t<br />
had enough of admiring the skies, you<br />
can sit on your balcony for as long as<br />
you like.<br />
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For this is the paradox of Atacama. That in somewhere so still and sparse, you can find so much depth and<br />
wonder.<br />
This is nature at its most extreme and beauty at its wildest.<br />
A place of effortless peace in a busy, ‘always on’ world.<br />
This piece was written in conjunction with Alto Atacama hotel and first appeared on the InspireMe <strong>Travel</strong><br />
Blog.<br />
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Photo Journey:<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
P h o t o g r a p h e r C a r o l e P i l l i n g<br />
t a k e s u s o n a v i r t u a l t o u r<br />
t h r o u g h E c u a d o r ' s e n c h a n t e d<br />
i s l e s .<br />
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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS FROM AFAR<br />
This archipelago of volcanic islands located on the equator are believed to have been formed millions of years<br />
ago and their varied terrain makes for some intriguing geography.<br />
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INVITING ISLANDS<br />
Because the unique wildlife species are such a drawcard, most people forget that as islands themselves, some of<br />
them can be strikingly beautiful and blessed with crystal clear blue waters and soft white sand.<br />
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Sea Lions are abundant in the Galapagos, that’s not what makes them special. It’s how close you can get to them,<br />
even the baby that can make a trip to this archipelago so unforgettable.<br />
So Many Sea Lions<br />
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INTRIGUING<br />
IGUANAS<br />
Iguanas are also synonymous<br />
with the Galapagos Islands and<br />
you can find three types of land<br />
iguanas, as well as a<br />
unique marine iguana species<br />
you could come across. .<br />
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NAZCA BOOBY<br />
Less famous than their blue footed cousins, the nazca booby is one variation of the bird species that can only be<br />
found in this remote group of islands.<br />
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Two Blue Footed Boobies, seem as intrigued by the<br />
colour of their feet as most visitors do.<br />
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The interestingly named Sally<br />
Lightfoot Crab is a scavenger on<br />
many a rocky galapagos shoreline.
A Galapagos Green Sea Turtle takes in<br />
some sun. This endangered species<br />
inhabits the pacific waters around these<br />
islands and comes onshore during their<br />
nesting season from December to June.<br />
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The Galapagos Penguin is a unique endemic<br />
species and the only penguin to live north of<br />
the equator in the wild.
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The endemic Galapagos<br />
Hawk is the only bird of prey on these islands and it lives across all<br />
different types terrain surviving as a predator.<br />
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Galapagos<br />
Sunsets...<br />
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Scenery
I t i s n o t t h e s t r o n g e s t o f s p e c i e s t h a t<br />
s u r v i v e s , n o r t h e m o s t i n t e l l i g e n t b u t t h e<br />
o n e m o s t r e s p o n s i v e t o c h a n g e .<br />
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t i c k .<br />
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edyta lowicki<br />
nicolette batenga<br />
carole pilling<br />
jane harris<br />
on the cover<br />
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Paine National Park thanks<br />
to Quasar Expeditions.<br />
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