In tangent with slow travel and immersive nature trips, Astro-tourism is picking up pace and Latin America is one of the best places to stargaze. On this celestial journey, we traverse the red desert of northern Chile to Bolivia’s reflective salt flats and Peru’s mystical lakes, then fly south to the glacial peaks of Argentine Patagonia.

Once the cold starts to settle in at home, there comes a time to start looking for the warmth, best places to visit in summer, when summer happens below the Equator.

Established as the capital of the Portuguese colonies, Salvador de Bahia is an effervescent melting-pot where Africa meets Latin America. In 1549, Salvador was the very first capital to govern the territory of Brazil for over 200 years. During these two centuries, the city witnessed a wild blend of European, African and Amerindian cultures.

Whether you're vacationing in Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro, the Iguazu Falls are a perfect getaway - close enough to be a convenient side-trip and far enough to feel like a wild escape.