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The Impactful Travel blog provides travel advice and cultural insights relating to travel in Peru, Ecuador, and the Galapagos.

Discover the Benefits of Custom Travel with Impactful Travel

Discover the benefits of custom travel in Latin America with Impactful Travel. We design tours & trips that create a lasting impact on local communities!

Peru’s Hidden Culinary Gems: Authentic Flavors Beyond the Tourist Trail

Dive deep into authentic Peruvian cuisine beyond the tourist trail. Discover hidden huariques, Amazonian fruits, and Andean feasts in this guide to Peru's unsung culinary gems. Your adventure into the...
Delicious Peruvian avocado Sandwich, one of the tastiest in the world | Impactful Travel Peru

The Best Restaurants in Peru

Get ready to enter Peru’s culinary world. You want to try Peruvian gastronomy, but don’t know what restaurant to go to? Because of the wide variety of options throughout the...
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How to Travel Sustainably in Costa Rica: Tips from Local Experts

Read the Impactful Travel guide on how to travel sustainably in Costa Rica! Click for our expert local tips, from transport to accommodation and more!

Solo Travel in Peru: A Complete Guide

Ready to explore Peru on your own? Navigate this stunning destination with confidence. Our Solo Travel guide leads you through rich cultural encounters and iconic visits, ensuring your journey is...

Where to See Costa Rica’s Most Incredible Wildlife

Read the Impactful Travel blog to find out where you can see Costa Rica’s most incredible wildlife, including whales, quetzals, monkeys, and more!

Unearthing Stories: A Conscious Traveler’s Guide

Travel can be so much more than ticking off sights. For a conscious traveler, every destination is a living story: a mix of ancient memories, present-day struggles, and everyday joys....

A Guest Story for Impactful Travel – Our Family Journey Through Peru for Our 30th Wedding Anniversary

For their 30th wedding anniversary, Chantal made an unforgettable journey through Peru with Impactful Travel with the whole family. In this blog, she is taking you along on the adventure!...
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The Niños Hotels in Cusco

The two Niños Hotels in Cusco, (Niños Meloc and Niños Fierro) are without doubt our favorite accommodation here. When crafting personalized itineraries for our travelers, we try to encourage each...
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Why Community-Based Tourism is the Future of Travel in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has long been at the forefront of ecotourism. This lush country, with its diverse landscapes and wildlife, draws millions of visitors. Incredibly, it’s home to 5% of the...

How Our Trip to Costa Rica Inspired Us to Plan Yours

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...
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Highlight Tours in Peru: a Complete Guide

Even though our passion lies more in offering Off the Beaten Path experiences beyond the popular destinations, highlight tours are inevitable. In this guide, we’ll dive into the world of...