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Adventure REQUEST FREE INFORMATION | CALL TOLL FREE +1 888 234.3413 U.S. & CanadaDESTINATIONS Galapagos Islands Ecuador Colombia PROGRAMS Galapagos Islands Ecuador Colombia Special Deals OUR HOTELS Premium Class Hotels Comfort Class Hotels About Opuntia Hotels YOUR EXPERIENCE TRAVEL STYLES BLOG DESTINATIONS Galapagos Islands Ecuador Colombia PROGRAMS Galapagos Islands Ecuador Colombia Special Deals OUR HOTELS Premium Class Hotels Comfort Class Hotels About Opuntia Hotels YOUR EXPERIENCE TRAVEL STYLES BLOG Adventure Colombia Culture & Wildlife October 4, 2019 0 0 6 Ways to Experience Santander – Colombia’s Newest Travel Hotspot Encompassing a range of dramatic mountains, rugged river valleys and charming pueblos, Santander is the newest captivating region in Colombia’s north Andes. It’s established a reputation as the country’s adventure hub and home to Colombia’s largest canyon, with no shortage of outdoor pursuits where you can be immersed in its natural beauty. But Santander is also rich in culture, with […] Continue Reading.. Ecuador Galapagos August 20, 2019 0 0 Is the Evolution of Hotel Based Galapagos Touring Positive? Land-based travel is good for the Galapagos and why you should choose it… Hotel-based travel in the Galapagos Islands has undoubtedly had a rough start. Since the mid-2000s, hotels grew rapidly and incoherently against the conservation objectives set out by UNESCO and the Galapagos National Park. Today, almost half of visitors opt for land-based tours. So, is it really sustainable, […] Continue Reading.. Colombia June 18, 2018 4 0 About Dangers in Colombia , Is Colombia Safe for Travel? All the news and media buzz about war in Colombia have left you wondering if it is safe to visit? I might know where that’s coming from: The rise of Narcos, cocaine and Escobar as part of the pop culture haven’t helped much in the past few years. Continue Reading.. Galapagos June 14, 2018 4 0 Where to stay in the Galapagos Islands Flakey, black iguanas make their erratic, daily shuffle from the wetlands to the beach, carving tracks in the cream sand with their tails as, feet away, a pair of bubble-gum pink flamingos dip their heads in a slush-colored swamp. Continue Reading.. Colombia June 12, 2018 3 0 Colombia for foodies All prices are given in Colombian Pesos (COP). 1 USD = 2.900 COP approx. Empanadas, carimañolas, arepas, pandebonos, tamales, patacones, aborrajado, sancocho, lulada… my brain works at full throttle when I think of Colombian food. Continue Reading.. Galapagos May 23, 2018 3 0 Five lifelong lessons you can only learn on a Galapagos family vacation Tell the head teacher of your children’s school that you’re taking them on a trip to Disney during term-time and you know what reaction you’ll get. But tell – let’s call her Ms Trunchbull – that you’re taking a Galapagos family trip, and she’ll probably send you off with a blessing. Continue Reading.. Galapagos May 16, 2018 3 0 The Galapagos National Park through the eyes, and lens, of the Galapagos Photographer To all who visit it, the Galapagos National Park is as visually stunning as it is scientifically important. The 7,970 square kilometers (a total of 97% of the terrestrial part of the islands) of protected volcanic lands are unique for their wildly diverse lunar landscapes and the amazing animals who dwell there, a live laboratory in which every one of the specimens and case studies is a work of art. To Diego Bermeo, it is precisely this beauty that holds the key to the archipelago’s conservation and survival. Continue Reading.. Galapagos May 16, 2018 3 0 Dancing with sea lions, walking with giants: Unmissable Galapagos highlights Galapagos highlights are never just things to do or see on the islands; they are visions, emotions and enduring memories. Below are some of the most unmissable Galapagos experiences, and the favorite moments of those who have encountered them. Continue Reading.. Adventure Biking Ecuador May 16, 2018 3 0 The inspiration behind the Neotropic destinations: An interview with Alfredo Meneses, co-founder of Neotropic Expeditions Alfredo Meneses was supposed to be a lawyer. But, as he would learn throughout his life and career, things don’t always turn out to plan. Sometimes, they turn out better. From an earnest law student to adventure tourism kingpin, Alfredo’s path has been anything but obvious. Continue Reading.. Galapagos March 16, 2018 3 0 Galapagos hotel or cruise: What is the most inspiring way to see the islands? Choosing between Galapagos by boat or land is like deciding whether you’d prefer a round-the-world trip or to live half the year in your version of paradise: ideally, you’d do both. The same goes for a trip to the world-renowned natural hotspot in the most remote location in the Pacific Ocean: a combination of a Galapagos hotel and cruise yields the richest, most rewarding experience. Continue Reading.. 1 2 » NEED HELP PLANNING? 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