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Penguins are real in Tierra del Fuego!
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So we begin with the #AdventureWeekTDF series!
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Today my half of the group started by taking a flight in the morning to Ushuaia to meet the other half. We all boarded a boat to navigate the Beagle canal and learned a little bit about the history of the region by the hand of Ernesto Piana, a recognized archeologist of the region.
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Afterwards, we went to a small refuge in one of the islands for a delicious lunch and followed with a hike that showcased so many amazing views! I can’t wait to share some more of these photos with all of you. Coming soon!
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Finally, we rode a boat to the place they were going to pick us up to take us to Hostería Kaikén, out home for the night, buuut, on the way, our guides from @canal_fun spotted penguins on one of the islands and kindly stopped so we could get off the boat and admire them from up close.
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It’s funny, but until today, I hadn’t quite realized how real they are. It’s kinda dumb, I know, but sometimes these animals feel like unicorns, like something you’d only see in movies or documentaries, but once you see them up close and personal at their own home the experience becomes so much more meaningful and the connection and value they bring to you is truly exhilarating. I can assure you, the reward of working hard to visit your favorite species in their habitat will be much more real and rewarding than you can imagine.

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Sunrise in Boca de la Sierra
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Before I tell you a little bit about this photo, I want to invite you to follow me this coming week for some amazing pictures of one of the most exotic places on Earth: Tierra del Fuego!
Tomorrow I begin the long journey down to Ushuaia where, on May 23, I will join @adventure.travel_, @patagoniacl, @turismotdf and an awesome group of people from the adventure travel industry to discover some of the most amazing adventures this region can offer.
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And so! I recently went camping back to Boca de la Sierra, and this time me and my camera were up in time for one of the most magical moments you can experience in this spot: sunrise.
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It starts as the Sun begins to rise and soft light starts flooding into the canyon, but the real magic happens when its direct light starts creeping in it. The surrounding hills get covered in a veil of bright orange glow and bounce beautiful warm light onto the landscape still in shade.
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Once there’s enough orange on the hills, it’s easy to find their reflection on the small bodies of water you can find all over, which creates a lava-like effect on them.
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With all the beautiful moments, memories and sights this place has given me, it’s still and will always be one of my favorite get-away places close to home.
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Oh! and in case you’re wondering what that big hose on the left is, that’s how local farmers pull water down from small dams they built higher into the canyon to water their crops. You can see it again in a previous picture of this place that I uploaded here, and you can even see the discreet dam in the background. Can you find it?

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Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island, Baja California Sur
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Here’s a #fbf to two years ago, when we woke up to the beautiful sight of this magical island during AdventureWeek Baja Sur.
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For the first activity of the day, our group was broken into two parties: the scuba divers and the kayakers. You might guess which party I was in thanks to this photo.
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We were picked up from aboard the @Uncruise Adventures’ Safari Endeavour by @bajaoutdooractivitiesboa and taken to a nearby beach of the island to prepare for paddling.
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Given the nature of the trip, we only got to kayak a small part of the island, but it was more than enough to highlight how different it feels to do so like this instead of on a boat. You’re active and choosing your own path, the connection to the sea and the land feels much more intimate; the mobility you have gives you the chance to get very close to the towering cliffs before you and to the imposing energy they expel.
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I still haven’t had the chance to do it, but just from imagining doing the full multi-day tour kayaking around the island to be in close contact with all of its diverse landscapes and exploring it a little bit during the campings makes me very excited to try that. Now that’s in my bucket list for this year for sure.

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Curious Quechua kids in the community of Ahuano, Ecuador.
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Ahuano is a small Quechua community located very close to #CasaDelSuizo lodge to the North of Napo river.
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It took us a 15 minute boat ride from the lodge to the entrance of the community. The first to greet you are the local children, who offer you bracelets and figures crafted out of palm leafs in exchange for a few coins.
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The guides then take you into the community, explaining their building techniques and a few general aspects of the Quechua lifestyle. They also show you the use they have for the termite nests you can easily find around the amazon, how they prepare their traditional Chicha drink, and how to shoot their blowguns. At the end you can buy a few crafts such as bracelets, necklaces and toys from the Ahuano artisans.
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While this community in particular has been modernized a bit due to the influence of tourism (such as having a school and modern clothing), they still conserve their culture and traditions and are happy to share that with visitors.
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Most of the people here speak only their native Quechua language, and it is through the guides of the lodge (some of whom are from this community) that you communicate with them. They also remain curious of those things they’re not familiar with, as you can see in this photo of the kids playing with @filmmakermc’s #SunKingLamp, so that’s another tip on how to break the ice with them.

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Mangroves of Espiritu Santo Island
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The archipelago of Espiritu Santo is one of the most magical places in Baja. Its landscapes are as beautiful as they are varied, and the amount of life that you can find here, over 600 species in flora and fauna, make it one of the most impressive places to visit in Baja California Sur.
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For one, it is home to just over 40 species of birds, and one of the most memorable sights you’ll see in this place is the long stretch of mangroves that house thousands of frigate birds, amongst other species.
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For a long time, this was in the first place of my favorite spots in my home state. Now it stands in second, beaten only by Sierra de La Laguna, but I’m a little biased towards the mountains, after all.
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Espiritu Santo, just North of the city of La Paz, is one of those spots I highly recommend to anyone who wants to revel in the natural beauties that Baja California Sur has to offer.

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