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When you travel with LANDED, our team of travel experts and network of local contacts are at your service. We’ll handle the details, freeing you to savor the moments.

Rio de Janeiro Family Travel Album

No other city can match the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro. With its active, vibrant lifestyles, Rio is the perfect combination of beaches, museums, restaurants, boutiques, and nightclubs. We’ve enjoyed time here while traveling solo, with friends, with family, and as [...]

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Hacienda Zuleta Family Travel Album

Why stay at Hacienda Zuleta? What’s it like to visit the hacienda as a family? We have stayed here several times, and it never disappoints. From unforgettable landscapes and wildlife to comfort and memorable meals, Zuleta has it covered. Hacienda Zuleta is an [...]

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Mashpi Lodge Family Travel Album

What’s it like to stay at Ecuador‘s highly-rated Mashpi Lodge? A stay at Mashpi Lodge makes an excellent addition to vacations in the Galapagos Islands and the Ecuadorean Highlands. We’ve explored Mashpi extensively on multiple visits. Mashpi Lodge rests on a ridge [...]

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Cartagena Family Travel Album

Cartagena is magical—a colorful masterpiece set on the sparkling Caribbean Coast–a candy box of colonial architecture and vibrant culture. Here, parties are spontaneous, frequent, and often mobile. This is a friendly, welcoming city with a feeling all its own. We’ve enjoyed time [...]

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Trancoso Family Travel Album

Despite recent waves of international attention and an influx of world-class design talent, Trancoso hasn’t lost its head. Its white and gold beaches, luxury hotels, and carnivals make it an ideal destination. We’ve enjoyed time here while traveling solo, with friends, with [...]

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Iguazu Falls Family Travel Album

Iguazu National Park in Argentina protects 190 square miles of land and as many as 275 distinct cascades, but the main attraction of the park is undoubtedly the Iguazu Falls, the largest falls in the world in terms of volume. The most spectacular [...]

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Ibitipoca Family Travel Album

Here at LANDED, family travel is a big part of our story. We’ve traveled far and wide with our kids in tow, and provide unique parent-to-parent insights on the journey. [...]
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Galapagos Islands Family Travel Album

We’re often asked how to visit the Galapagos Islands with children. Over the years, we’ve helped countless families visit the Galapagos. No matter the age of your kids, visiting the Galapagos as a family is possible, worthwhile, and unforgettable. That’s not just [...]
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Antarctica Packing List

When traveling to Antarctica, the right gear makes all the difference. You’re headed to one of the most challenging and remote destinations on the planet. Items forgotten may not be available at the embarkation point. A missing piece of gear can alter [...]
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Patagonia Packing List

To experience this natural paradise to the fullest, come prepared. Patagonia is a land of extremes—fierce winds, shifting skies, and rugged terrain—but with the right gear, every moment is yours to savor. [...]
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Visiting Galapagos With Kids

We're often asked how to visit the Galapagos Islands with children. Over the years, we've helped countless families visit the Galapagos. Often, the request is from a family with two or three members between the ages of 4 and 18. But for [...]
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When to Visit Antarctica

When should you visit the Antarctic Peninsula and Sub-Antarctic Islands? Antarctic wildlife is most active during the Austral summer (November to February). Wildlife are also active in the islands near Antarctica (the Sub-Antarctic Islands) during October and March. These months—October to March—are [...]
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When to Visit the Galapagos

Not sure when to visit the Galapagos Islands? Read on to learn the best (and worst) months to travel to the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos are equatorial. You might expect a tropical climate, but most areas of the islands are arid and [...]
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Altitude at Machu Picchu

You may be wondering how the altitude at Machu Picchu will affect your visit. The site itself is not considered a high-altitude destination. The saddle of the mountain, where most of the ruins are located, is roughly 7,900 feet above sea level—about [...]
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Why Visit Machu Picchu?

When was the last time you felt awe? How long has it been since you were amazed? Are you ready to reclaim your sense of wonder? Like no place else, Machu Picchu captivates. [...]
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When to Visit Machu Picchu

More than 1 million people visit Machu Picchu each year. Peru and UNESCO have jointly agreed to limit daily entrances to 2,500 visitors. Peak visitation months are May, July, August, September, and December. The less crowed months (our favorite times to visit) [...]
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Galapagos Islands Packing List

Planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands? We've compiled an essential list of items you must bring with you when you travel to the islands. When planning your trip to the Galapagos, luggage restrictions are an important consideration. Keep it light. Most [...]
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Sea Sickness in the Galapagos?

Concerns About Sea Sickness in the Galapagos? The waters of the Galapagos are generally calm. Most visitors adjust to life aboard a cruise vessel quickly, gaining their sea legs in a day or two. Significant discomfort is relatively uncommon. Some factors, such [...]

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