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Celebrate this holiday season by venturing on to family-friendly destinations in Ecuador, offering your children not only the marvels of nature but al...
It’s that time of year where the Christmas spirit spreads and we look forward to simple holiday traditions— but have you ever considered what it w...
In this installment of our series on Christmas around South America, we’ll talk about some of the colorful traditions of a Colombian Christmas. This...
December is here and so is the holiday cheer! Let’s take a look at how Christmas is celebrated in South America. Our first stop: Peru. Though abs...
Situated between Peru and Colombia, Ecuador has jungle, mountains, and the beautiful Pacific coastline— not to mention the world-famous wildlife hav...
Let’s face it, these have been a rough couple of years for humanity. We are living through the first major pandemic in most of our collective memory...
A traditional Christmas in Bolivia has some similarities and some differences from a traditional Peruvian Navidad celebration. A country whose populat...
Cradled by the Amazon jungle, Andes mountains, and the Pacific as well as Caribbean coasts, Colombia is marked by a diverse array of ecosystems and ge...
In 2021, Argentina led the world in beef consumption per capita, consuming approximately 39.9 kilograms per person. But the reputation of Argentine...
After the Galapagos Islands, the Chiloé Archipelago might just be the most fascinating group of islands in South America! The archipelago is comprise...
Of all the remaining rainforest on earth, the Amazon represents more than 50% – and Peru has the second-largest portion of this rainforest within th...
In 2010, wine was declared Argentina’s national liquor. Though that distinction is just over a decade old, wine has been a staple in Argentinian cul...
If taking a luxury South America vacation is on your bucket list, you will want Kuoda in your corner. Kuoda proudly claims over 15 years of experience...
“Our trip was amazing!! We had personal guides at each stage as we moved around the country. All of the guides were not only knowledgeable, but professional, compassionate, and kind, so we were able to customize our tour to meet our activity level (we are older so couldn’t keep up with long days of walking, etc.). During driving time, we had many conversations about the history, politics, and culture of Peru.”
“Mery and Thomas at Kuoda helped us plan a 2+ week itinerary through Ecuador and the Galapagos that exceeded our expectations. They worked closely with us to arrange experiences to meet our interests. The service provided was exceptional- including checking up on us continually to see if there was anything we needed, the hotels they chose for us were fabulous, the Galapagos cruise ship of 16 passengers was perfect. We have travelled with Kuoda throughout South America several times, have recommended them to friends and family and would use ONLY them on our next trip to South America.”
“Our trip to Peru was truly a once in a lifetime experience made possible by all of the incredible staff and guides at Kuoda! They truly went out of their way to make the entire trip seamless and so very special. We could not be more grateful to this company for showing us the beauty of Peru!”
“Kuoda planned an unforgettable trip for us. They covered all the details so we didn’t have to stress over them. Hotels, restaurants, bus drivers, tour guides, the ADVENTURES, flight boarding passes, transporting our luggage while we played, it was epic to say the least! Thank you Kuoda for the trip of a lifetime!”
“We LOVED Karina. My boys still speak about her and say that they miss her. Karina was so incredibly fantastic… I was impressed with her knowledge and expertise as she taught us about the history of the Incas, the monuments, city structure, everything really… She was kind with my girls – entertaining them and keeping them occupied while my husband and I took some time to explore. Her warmth and friendliness is endearing. We were very sad saying goodbye to Karina – my children cried big tears. She is an asset to Kuoda and I am so thankful that we spent as much time as we did with her.”
“Kuoda staff, trip designer, guides, and driver were the very best. They provided the absolute trip of a lifetime. Each day was planned, and it was excellent. (…) We would definitely recommend this to all our family and friends. (…) Mery and her whole staff accommodated our requests whenever we would ask. We could have never really expected such professionalism and friendly service.”
“Stating my favorite part is difficult because I enjoyed all parts of the trip agenda. Lake Titicaca was fantastic; Machu Picchu was just beyond words; seeing the Condors was an unbelievable experience; the guides were knowledgeable and met every need. I would highly recommend Kuoda Travel for anyone desiring an end-to-end catered tour that will meet your every travel need.”