Thinking about Costa Rica for your next trip? Let Guido and Agnes be your source of inspiration! In 2024, one of Impactful Travel’s founders Guido and Agnes explored nearly every corner of Costa Rica—connecting with local communities, uncovering hidden gems, and immersing themselves in the country’s breathtaking diversity. Their mission? To experience the destination firsthand...Read More
Tucked between the Andes and the Peruvian coast, within a forest that looks dry and silent from afar, lives a creature few travelers expect to find here: the Andean spectacled bear. Though made famous by the clumsy Paddington, this real-life bear is shy, solitary, and very rarely seen — except in one remarkable place. In...Read More
Choosing the best time to visit Peru can be as important as choosing where to go. While the dry season sees most travelers flocking to Machu Picchu and the rest of the Andes, the rainy season has a charm of its own. If you’re wondering how to enjoy traveling in Peru in the rainy season...Read More
In a world where the term ‘carbon footprint’ is becoming increasingly mainstream, a new concept takes the spotlight – the ‘climate shadow’. This phrase, coined by climate journalist Emma Pattee in this article on Mic.com, urges us to look beyond our immediate environmental impacts and consider the broader, long-lasting effects of our life choices on...Read More
Flying is a significant part of modern travel, but it’s also one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions. At Impactful Travel, we believe that avoiding air travel is ideal, but we also understand you can’t quite drive your Prius down to Ecuador. Fortunately, there are ways to fly more sustainably if it’s necessary for...Read More
Despite challenges and altitude sickness threat, Humboldt determination led to a record-breaking altitude of 5,878 meters, standing for 3 decades!Read More
The Great Inca Trail, or Qhapaq Ñan, was the backbone of the Inca Empire, stretching over 24,000 miles across six countries in South America. This ancient network of roads, bridges, and staircases has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a testament to the incredible engineering abilities of the Inca people. One of...Read More
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