Our Blog

South America beckons with ancient ruins, pristine coastlines, diverse landscapes and many modern cities, making it a destination on most people's bucket list. From the heights of the Andes to the depths of the Amazon, exploring this vast continent is a journey like no other. We look into how to get around, what to bring and what to leave at home.

The Parque das Aves is located near the Iguazu National Park, and is home to more than 1320 birds from about 143 different species. Let us tell you about some of the famous species you can expect to see on your visit and learn about the important conservation work happening in the park.

Can you travel in luxury through South America? Marion Bunnik, travel lover and joint founder of Bunnik Tours, shares her experiences of abundance during a Bunnik In Style tour, featuring accommodation with waterfall views at Copacabana Palace and luxury cabins aboard the Andean Explorer Train.

It’s no secret that South America is an incredible destination to visit, home to a variety of unique countries, rich history and incredible landscapes. When a region is as big and as vast as South America it can be hard to decide on where to go and what to do. We’ve done the hard work for you.... where will you go?

Like all people I flew into Rio with lots of preconceived notions and a little bit of apprehension – it was a place to party, had some good beaches but it was also a place where you had to be extra careful of your belongings, in fact if you believe some guidebooks you wouldn’t leave your hotel without an escort. Within 2 days my apprehensions were gone and I was ready to move to Rio de Janeiro – yes I want to live in Rio!

There’s something mesmerising about looking at a waterfall. Whether it’s an immensely powerful one like the Devil’s Throat at Iguazu Falls, or a peacefully cascading fall like many of those in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, it’s hard to look away. In this blog post we’ve captured 5 of the most stunning waterfalls you can visit on a Bunnik Tour.

If you’re ready to tick off some seriously bucket list worthy destinations, then it’s time to start planning your trip to South & Central America now!