My first travel memory is crossing the Pacific Ocean by ship when I was about 10 years old, it took about 3 weeks. My dad was a merchant marine and we went on a family trip from Peru to Japan, Korea and Taiwan. This trip opened my eyes to the world and made me realise that I wanted my life to be as exciting as this adventure. After university and a couple years working in advertising, I decided to get started on my adventure across Latin America working as a tour guide. I went to do the same in Southeast Asia. Today, a few things have changed, but I am still living my adventure and I’m still in love with travel.
The best destination for families
Patagonia
I think Patagonia. Being exposed to the vastness and remoteness of this area not only makes you feel connected to the planet, but it is also a place where families can connect while they spend time together enjoying amazing excursions and experiences.
On my bucket list
Japan
I was in Japan when I was 10 years old and it totally blew my mind. Since then I have been planning to go again, but for one reason or another I haven't been able to. I am a big fan of Japanese cuisine and culture I find it familiar, yet completely different, utterly enthralling.
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Amazon, Peru
"I really love walking at night in the Peruvian Amazon. The amount of strange noises you can hear is overwhelming.
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Patagonia, Latin America
"My favourite nights have been sleeping under the stars in Patagonia. "
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Salkantay Trek, Peru
"Probably the most beautiful trek I've ever done has been in Salkantay, those mountains, lakes and glaciers are stunning."
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Galapagos, Ecaudor
" One of the coolest things I've ever done has been to play in the water with a sea lion in the Galapagos."
The best hidden gem
Guatemala
This is a place where time seems to stand still. For some reason it still has a sense of being undiscovered by tourists. It's a country where the Latin American traditions, folklore, colours and lifestyle are still as they have been for hundreds of years. It is a place where you won't see many other travellers so it will still give you that amazing feeling of discovery and "been there first" so difficult to find these days. How many of your friends have been to Guatemala?
My favourite hotel
Estancia Cristina
This place is spectacular. It is located right in the heart of Patagonia, near glaciers, lakes and the southern Patagonian icefield. You feel completely connected to the land here and in turn, the generations of people who stepped here. Perhaps not the most luxurious hotel in Latin America, but perhaps one with the most spectacular surrounding and breath-taking views.
I worked with David in mid-2023 to plan a trip at the end of the year. I started thinking about Belize but as I thought more about it and described things I like to do, David and I agreed on Ecuador. I asked David to help me plan a trip on 3 pillars: culture, great food, and some physicality. David…
Jacada delivered beyond expectations with an extraordinary 10-day South American vacation filled with beautiful sights, sensational accommodations, friendly staff, and stress-free experiences. I would give them credit for the great weather if I could, that's how flawless our experience was. From the moment we made arrangements with David, we knew we were in good hands. It is apparent that the…
Our Jacada Peru trip was a first-class experience. Everything was seamless. The guides were excellent, the hotels were appropriate (some were really excellent), the logistics were perfect. There were many thoughtful small touches that made a real difference (snacks, a boxed lunch on the day we were picked up and went on a long drive), water, small gifts for the…
Great trip to Ecuador through Jacada. David and Anabel made sure that everything went smoothly. Will definitely use Jacada again.
My husband and I booked our trip to Chile during a time that we were extremely busy. We felt like the time they saved us during the planning stage was well worth the price. The travel planners met with us a few times to understand what we wanted from our trip and find destinations and hotels that would interest both…
My top tips
If you go to Brazil make sure you don't miss the sunset from the Corcovado.
Even if you don't dance, a salsa night out in Cartagena is the way to feel Colombian.
If you love football and you're in Buenos Aires, don't miss the chance to go to the Boca Juniors stadium to watch a game.
To get the real feeling of solitude, remoteness and pioneering, got to Patagonia during the shoulder season.