Matthew Harahush

Managing Director

As a long-time veteran at Vaya, Matthew is the Managing Director. He grew up in the city of Long Beach, NY, and graduated with honors from Hofstra University with a degree in civil engineering and a minor in mathematics. He brings experience in financial analysis, project management, and operations to Vaya Adventures, and keeps us all on schedule. He has lived, worked, and traveled extensively in both South America and Europe and currently resides in sunny Barcelona, Spain. In his spare time, he likes to travel, ski, and try out new restaurants.

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

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Journal Entries by Matthew Harahush

2019 Vaya Photo Contest Winners!

By Matthew Harahush
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Jan 16 2020

Throughout 2019 we were delighted to receive photos taken by our travelers. To everyone who sent [...]

2018 Vaya Photo Contest Winners!

By Matthew Harahush
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Feb 22 2019

Throughout 2018 we were delighted to receive photos taken by our travelers. To everyone who sent [...]

Peninsula Valdés – A Northern Patagonia Wildlife Oasis

By Matthew Harahush
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May 18 2018

On a recent trip to Argentina, I had the unique opportunity to visit Peninsula Valdés, a [...]

Delfin Amazon Cruises becomes a Relais & Châteaux member

By Matthew Harahush
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Apr 25 2018

Delfin’s Amazon Cruises have long been one of Peru’s top offerings for exploring the Amazon rain [...]

New Brazil Electronic Visa (E-Visa)

By Matthew Harahush
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Jan 30 2018

As of January 25, 2018, Brazil has made it easier to obtain a Brazilian Tourist Visa [...]

A tale of two hikes – Argentine Patagonia (El Chaltén)

By Matthew Harahush
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Oct 31 2017

Tale 1 – Hiking to Laguna de Los Tres Waking up to the patter of rain, [...]

Restaurants of the Casablanca Wine Valley

By Matthew Harahush
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Jun 29 2017

Located only about a 1.5 hour drive from Chile’s capital Santiago, the Casablanca Wine Valley is [...]

New Ecuador Entry Requirements (updated)

By Matthew Harahush
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May 05 2017

*UPDATE* As of July 2018 the law requiring tourists to have proof of health insurance has [...]

2016 Vaya Photo Contest Winners!

By Matthew Harahush
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Feb 02 2017

From the stiff breeze of Patagonia at the bottom of the Southern Cone, to the lush [...]

Colchagua Valley - Montgras Vineyards

A day and night in the Colchagua Wine Valley

By Matthew Harahush
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Jan 27 2017

Located just 3 hours south of Santiago can be found one of the top wine producing [...]

Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales Airport starts receiving commercial flights

By Matthew Harahush
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Dec 22 2016

Previously, the journey to Torres del Paine or Puerto Natales included a flight from Santiago to [...]

Tierra del Fuego, the End of the World, and the Yamana People

By Matthew Harahush
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Jul 05 2016

The southernmost city in the world tends to inspire awe at first glance. While this city [...]

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) – A complete disconnect!

By Matthew Harahush
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Jun 07 2016

Thinking back to a past trip that has left countless memories in my mind inspired this [...]

A visit to Colonia de Sacramento

By Matthew Harahush
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Feb 17 2016

A great day trip when visiting Buenos Aires is to Colonia, Uruguay. The high speed ferry [...]

Argentine Polo Day – A Buenos Aires must!

By Matthew Harahush
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Feb 12 2016

On a recent trip to Buenos Aires I had the amazing experience of going to a [...]

Ushuaia – Hike to the Turquoise Lagoon

By Matthew Harahush
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Feb 12 2016

On a recent trip to Ushuaia I had the opportunity to hike a trail not too [...]

The Zika Virus – Important Information

By Matthew Harahush
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Feb 12 2016

The Zika virus has recently been in the news, and we want to summarize the relevant [...]

Santiago’s Lastarria district gets several new hotel options

By Matthew Harahush
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Sep 05 2015

In one of Santiago’s top barrios (districts), there have been several recent positive developments in hotel [...]

Using Your Cellphone While Traveling

By Matthew Harahush
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Feb 23 2015

The following is a summary of various options you have for using your cellphone while outside [...]

A Zodiac Ride into Torres del Paine National Park

By Matthew Harahush
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Jan 26 2015

On a recent visit to Torres del Paine National Park, I opted for an alternate entry [...]

Ski Day at Valle Nevado

By Matthew Harahush
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Nov 28 2014

Although the past few winters have been a bit shaky with low accumulations of snowfall in [...]

End of the Chilean Reciprocity Fee!

By Matthew Harahush
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Apr 08 2014

On February 28, 2014 the US Department of Homeland Security announced the signing of a bilateral [...]

For the best views of Quito, ride the teleferico

By Matthew Harahush
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Aug 13 2013

If you have some free time in Quito (as I did on my last visit) you [...]

A Stay at an Amazon Jungle Lodge (La Selva)

By Matthew Harahush
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Feb 25 2013

Earlier this month I was able to embark on a adventurous trip into the Ecuadorian Amazon [...]

Flights to Chiloe, Chile

By Matthew Harahush
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Nov 28 2012

On November 7, 2012, Lan Chile Airlines began offering four weekly flights to Chiloe.  The flight [...]

Phone number changes in Ecuador and Chile

By Matthew Harahush
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Nov 28 2012

If you have friends or family in Ecuador or Chile, or if you travel there for [...]

Argentina Reciprocity Fee 2012 Update

By Matthew Harahush
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Sep 18 2012

Update: The Argentine government has repealed the reciprocity fee for American citizens. For any American citizen [...]

Great 1-Day Escapes from Santiago, Chile

By Matthew Harahush
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Aug 01 2012

Nearly all visitors to Chile pass through Santiago at some point during their trip.  The city’s [...]

Chile’s San Pedro de Atacama – Not Just Another Desert!

By Matthew Harahush
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Jun 26 2012

Many Americans skip the town of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile, reasoning that they’ve [...]

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