Meet Evie Oswald

My key specialist destinations are Chile, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Costa Rica. For someone who is looking for a bit of everything and a first taste of Latin America, I’d highly recommend Peru – it has remarkable mountain scenery, lakes, rivers, fabulous walks, horseriding, and water rafting as well as a rich indigenous culture and numerous fascinating archaeological sites. The standard of accommodation is excellent so if you’re looking to organise a special trip for an anniversary, birthday or honeymoon it’s a great option. Likewise, with all the adventure Peru offers it’s brilliant for a very memorable family holiday. On another note, having lived and travelled there extensively, Argentina is another one of my favourites. It has dramatic snow capped mountain scenery and glaciers, beautiful winelands, striking waterfalls as well as fabulous whale watching and other wildlife opportunities. Buenos Aires is my favourite city in South America – it’s bustling and cosmopolitan and somewhere you can easily explore for a good few days.

For wildlife enthusiasts, the Galapagos Islands and Costa Rica will be top on most people’s lists, but there are also some lesser known spots which are worth a visit! Los Llanos is a vast wetlands area in Colombia famous for caiman, giant anteaters, the elusive jaguars, capybara as well as thousands of bird species (in fact – Colombia has the most bird species in the world!). It’ll give you a top-notch wildlife experience to combine with all the other wonders Colombia has to offer.

For honeymooners, a great option would be Argentina and Brazil, combining two of South America’s best cities with a stop in the jaw-dropping Iguazu Falls. In Brazil, you can spend some time soaking up the sun in one of the best beach destinations in the world, either close to Rio or further north. How about a luxury Amazon lodge for a change? The options are endless….

For foodies, it has to be Argentina or Peru! Argentina’s steak and wine are second to none and Peru’s culinary scene is becoming increasingly recognised worldwide. If you’re in Lima, book far in advance so you don’t miss out on an unforgettable ceviche and pisco sour at El Central restaurant!