The HoPe Foundation is a development and aid organisation of and for the people of Cuzco and the villages in the Andes. Since the start of Sapa Pana Travel in 2003, we have been promoting the necessary work of the HoPe Foundation.
The ancient Mayan culture is fascinating. Through recent research we know more and more about this pre-Columbian civilization and the results are astonishing. Read more about the secrets of the Mayan empire that have been unraveled here.
It was Paola Perelli's ultimate goal to introduce the world to her so beloved Uruguay and in 2000 this dream came true when she decided to start her own travel agency. Read more about her story here.
In Buenos Aires the Dutch Willemijn van der Linden has found and embraced her great love: the tango. Where does the tango come from and what is it like to be a tango dancer in Buenos Aires?
There are few people with as much passion and love for the Galapagos and its special flora and fauna as Dolores Gangotena de Diez. Today she is the successful owner of Quasar. I will tell you more about this special woman.
I have driven more than 80,000 kilometres in South America and have crossed many borders by car. In this blog I have listed my 10 most beautiful border crossings in South America.