Gabrielle Venturi

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Gabrielle was born and raised in Denver, but spent many years of her adult life outside of the United States. She graduated with degrees in English Literature and Spanish from the University of Toronto, and afterward worked for 5 years on research projects at a Mesoamerican Studies foundation. A city girl with mountain roots, Gabrielle has lived and traveled extensively in South & Central America and is just as comfortable tottering in high heels on the tango floor as she is trekking the wilds of Patagonia.

Languages Spoken: English (native), Spanish (fluent), Portuguese (basic)

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Journal Entries by Gabrielle Venturi

Chile’s Aysén Region and Patagonia National Park

By Gabrielle Venturi
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May 31 2024

When you think of Patagonia what comes to mind? Dramatic, wind-swept landscapes, jagged peaks next to [...]

Jaguar Spotting in the Pantanal: South vs. North

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jul 13 2023

Intro Perhaps one of the best-kept wildlife secrets in South America is the Pantanal of Brazil. [...]

The Sol y Luna Hotel, Peru: Great for Travelers, Great for the Community

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Apr 25 2019

The Sol y Luna, a Relais and Chateaux property set in the beautiful Sacred Valley of [...]

Nerves and Scopolamine on the Drake Passage

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jan 09 2019

When I confirmed my trip to Antarctica and the initial excitement had subsided, I was gripped [...]

Taking the Plunge: My Journey to Antarctica

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Nov 15 2018

Thanks to my job as a Destination Specialist with Vaya, I’ve had the pleasure of traveling [...]

Gabri at Laguna de los Tres

Between a Rock and a Quiet Place: the 1N/2D Camping Option in El Chaltén

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Dec 14 2017

El Chaltén, in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina, is one of my favorite hiking destinations [...]

Wayra Lodge in the sunlight

Hiking in Comfort and Style: The Lodge-Based Salkantay Trek

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Aug 24 2017

A few years ago I was fortunate to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This [...]

Luxury in the Lake District: Vira Vira and The Araucanía Region of Chile

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Dec 12 2016

In the northern part of Chile’s Lake District is a region called Araucanía. Its name derives [...]

Beyond Mendoza: Argentina’s Other Wine Region & the Natural Beauty of the Northwest

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Mar 11 2016

Malbec has become synonymous with Argentina. The region of Mendoza is famous for producing this full-bodied [...]

Easter Island: Worth the Trip?

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Dec 08 2015

Easter Island is arguably one of the most unique destinations in South America, with a culture [...]

Cruising the Amazon Aboard the Tucano

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Aug 17 2015

On a recent trip to Manaus, I was fortunate to experience a 4 night / 5 [...]

Carnival in Rio

By Gabrielle Venturi
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May 26 2015

Carnival in Rio is arguably one of the biggest and most famous parties in the world. [...]

Esteros del Iberá, Argentina’s Wildlife Secret

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Mar 09 2015

Many travelers, when considering the best place to view wildlife in South America, immediately think of [...]

Experience Buenos Aires Like a Porteño: 5 Tips for Enjoying the City

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jan 07 2015

So that we can offer the best possible experience to our clients, the team here at [...]

Beyond Ceviche: Mistura and the Diversity of Peruvian Cuisine

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Oct 20 2014

Many in-the-know travelers rank Peru among the world’s greatest food cultures, and Peruvian cuisine has begun [...]

Iguazu Falls: To Visit Brazil or Not to Visit Brazil?

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jul 12 2014

Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, straddles the border of Argentina and Brazil. On a [...]

Ingapirca: Ecuador’s Incan Past

By Gabrielle Venturi
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May 02 2014

When most travelers think of the Inca Empire they think of Peru and iconic Machu Picchu. [...]

Before I Worked for Vaya: Guatemalan Historical Research

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Mar 11 2014

Before I started working for Vaya I spent several years working for Plumsock Mesoamerican Studies, an [...]

Active Rio: Adventurous Options in Tijuca National Park

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jan 13 2014

Rio de Janeiro is celebrated for its beaches, and travelers often focus on them when planning [...]

Fernando de Noronha

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Nov 28 2013

Brazil has a guide to beaches known as the Guia Quatro Rodas Praias.  In all of [...]

Luxury Atacama hotel, Chile: Tierra Atacama

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jul 16 2013

Chile is incredibly diverse in its landscape. Traveling west to east (a maximum of 217 miles [...]

Pristine Peruvian Amazon: Manu

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jun 27 2013

The Manu National Biosphere Reserve is a 2 million hectare park located in the Amazon basin [...]

Hiking Machu Picchu Mountain

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jun 03 2013

Most photos of Machu Picchu include the rhino horn-shaped peak of Huayna Picchu, making this peak [...]

New Hotels in Puerto Natales

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Apr 03 2013

One of our most popular itineraries, the Highlights of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, includes a one [...]

Kayaking in Patagonia

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Jan 18 2013

Many of our travelers head to Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, with the desire of seeing [...]

The Estancias of Argentine Patagonia

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Dec 06 2012

When many people picture Argentine Patagonia they envision the famous granite towers of Mt. Fitz Roy [...]

Tigre and the Paraná Delta

By Gabrielle Venturi
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Oct 30 2012

For many of our travelers, the cosmopolitan allure of Buenos Aires is enough to keep them [...]

Gabrielle is priceless. A joy to work with and so knowledgeable and helpful and responsive that I think of her as a friend!

Bob and Patricia Anderson, Kingston, WA

Gabrielle was wonderful to work with. Everything she planned for us was exactly what we like to do.

Craig Johnson, Encinitas, CA

Gabrielle’s practical advice helped us tailor a fantastic and effortless vacation. She is an ultimate professional, prompt, courteous and kind, and she treated me with ultimate respect and courtesy. She worked miracles within our budget and did a great job creating an epic memory for us.

Ruth A. Pavilonis, Copperopolis, CA

Gabrielle is our go to person for Central and South America - we couldn't possibly go elsewhere now as no one else would be good enough.

Alison Adams, Bermuda

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