KUONI INSIDER - angelo D'avino

executive manager

purchasing, latin america

I have been travelling to Latin America for over 20 years, yet each time I land in this vast continent, my Latin heart beats faster as though I am visiting for the very first time.

It’s about the rhythms of life: rumba, bossa nova, salsa, samba, cha cha cha, that will be impossible to resist. Especially when fuelled by some proudly mixed exotic potions, perhaps a Brazilian Caipirinha or a Peruvian Pisco Sour! It’s about the passion in people’s eyes, proudly saying ‘let me show you my country’, my ancestry, architecture, history.

It’s about some of the most iconic sceneries in the whole world: the Andes; the largest and highest waterfalls; vast wetlands; immense tropical vegetations and lost worlds.

So I must pass on some of my experiences and recommend that once in a lifetime you should dance the sexy Argentinean tango in the pampas, swim with penguins in the Galapagos and spend a night star gazing in the Salar d’Uyuni. And there’s chocolate Martinis in Guatemala and the iconic Christ The Redeemer in Rio – where to start?"

Holidays in South America

Latin America is a world of fire and ice, sprawling cities with European flair and awe inspiring, natural landscapes. Spanish, Portuguese and British colonial cultures come together with the ancient native civilisations. Unravelling the mysteries of the Mayans, following in the footsteps of the Incas, partying with the Brazilians, learning the tango in Argentina or meeting the mystical Moai of Easter Island are just a few of the highlights of this enchanting, unforgettable land.
  • Discover Peru

    Discover this unspoilt land on a Bhutan tour

    Enchanting Peru is a land of ancient Incan ruins, lost civilisations and spectacular landscapes. Discover this enigmatic country on a specially crafted Peru Tours or choose from our hand-picked hotels to create a tailor made holiday.

    Discover Peru
  • Discover Bolivia

    A stunning country bursting with surprises

    Bolivia is an extraordinary destination where contrasting extremes range from the luminous white salt flats of Salar de Uyuni and the arid Atacama Desert to the sticky Amazon rainforest and towering peaks of the Andes.

    Discover Bolivia
  • Discover Colombia

    Explore this undiscovered land

    Colombia is undiscovered territory, rapidly emerging from a decade of darkness to become a hidden gem in Latin America's crown. From fragrant coffee plantations to secluded beaches, discover an array of rich and contrasting landscapes.

    Discover Colombia
  • Discover Venezuela

    See the world famous Angel Falls

    Venezuela will draw you in with its incredible landscapes, wildlife and Caribbean charm. Go on safari in search of pumas and jaguars in Los Llanos, the vast plains of tropical grassland east of the Andes.

    Discover Venezuela
  • Discover Argentina

    Learn the tango in Buenos Aires

    Argentina combines fertile plains, tropical forests and shimmering glaciers in a country of wonderful extremes. Learn the seductive tango, discover vast ranches on horseback and learn about Eva Perón and her influence on Argentina’s politics.

    Discover Argentina
  • Discover Brazil

    Sun-kissed beaches, spectacular natural wonders and samba rhythms...Brazil never fails to charm and delight its visitors. Experience the pulsating excitement of Rio or the tranquillity of Costa Do Sauipe, the unspoilt beauty of Amazonia or the breathtaking tumbling waters of Iguaçu Falls.

    Discover Brazil