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October 08, 2024

Why Oaxaca is THE Place to Celebrate Día de Muertos!

¡Hola comunidad linda! We can't believe how fast this year has moved along and now that we are in October the team here at Heart of Travel is getting excited about one of the most vibrant and culturally significant celebrations in Latin America—Día de Muertos in Oaxaca, Mexico. If you’ve ever wondered why Oaxaca is so special or what makes Day of the Dead more th...

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February 07, 2024

Meet Selvyn!

Hola Heart of Travel Familia, Today, we're thrilled to cast the spotlight on one of our beloved team members, Selvyn Herrera. If you've taken a trip to Guatemala with Heart in the past five years, you may have gotten the opportunity to meet this legend! Let's dive into all things...

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October 18, 2023

Meet Paloma from Havana!

Heart of Travel would be nothing without the incredible team members and providers who allow us to explore Latin America, make meaningful connections, and walk away with lasting memories. We wanted to start a new series highlighting some of the amazing humans who make up our international teams, and we...

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October 06, 2023

Does Guatemala Celebrate Día de Muertos?

Picture this: The sky is covered in vibrant colors and designs as gigantic kites soar above you, dancing with the wind. This breathtaking spectacle is a hallmark of Día de Todos los Santos in the towns of Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez Guatemala. A question we often hear is "Do Guatemalans...

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September 07, 2023

The 12 Tenets of Heart of Travel

At Heart of Travel, our company has been built on strong morals and dreams to create a better world. Our beliefs are what drive us to do better each day, invest in humans, and continue to believe that travel can truly change the way we live our life. So, what...

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August 25, 2023

How to Ethically Travel to Día de Muertos - Oaxaca, Mexico

As one of our favorite traditions in Latin America rapidly approaches, we wanted to dive into a beautiful post written by our founder, Chelsea Glass, from a few years back. While Día de Muertos has become a wildly popular attraction to come and see in Oaxaca we think it's of...

June 07, 2023

An Argentina Adventure: A Recap & More!

Heart of Travel recently wrapped up an incredible tour of Argentina led by our wonderful guide, Pam Aguilar. The trip was so full of fun and adventure, and we wanted to share with you what we got up to. While we wish we could've taken each and every one of...

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May 02, 2023

Ecuador & The Galapagos: Why Small Group Travel In Ecuador Should Be On Your Bucket List

Ecuador - we’ve all heard about the majestic Galapagos Islands and the stunning wildlife, but truth be told there’s so much more to this diverse country than what you might see on the Discovery Channel. Heart of Travel has been operating small group trips throughout Ecuador since 2017 and it...

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April 04, 2023

The Big Move: One Family's Immigration Story

It was 11:00 am on March 15th and the sun was beating down on us in the parking lot of the US embassy. Since dawn, we’d been waiting in nervous anticipation for our loved ones to appear, ideally with a smile and good news to share. Seeing as the embassy...

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March 10, 2023

Buenos Aires in 72 Hours: An Ode to Slowing Down

Buenos Aires is one of those cities that within five minutes of walking around, you say to yourself, “I could live here.” Between the perpetual breeze (hence why the city’s name translates to good airs in English), the incredible food scene, and the rich culture - BA truly has a...

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February 08, 2023

Falling In Love with Mexico City on a Layover

If you ever wonder, "What to do in Mexico city during a layover?", here is a nice excerpt from Chelsea's experience in Mexico city during a 5 hour layover a few years ago in her own words: The last few weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind for me...

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February 07, 2023

What’s Going On In Cuba? A 2023 Update

Hola queridxs, We hope this blog post finds you happy and healthy, wherever you may be in the world. Heart was spending almost all of January in Cuba and it was such a fun way to kick off the year! Between running a Heart of Travel trip and two B2B...

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