LANDED Podcast 031 Ignacio Masias Born in the Cordillera Blanca region of central Peru, Ignacio Masias is a visionary hotelier, deeply rooted in the landscapes and cultures of the Andes. His first major project was the early development of his family’s land in Aguas Calientes, where he helped shape what would become the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. That early effort […]

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Educated in photography and business, João Henrique is a photographer, with about a dozen books capturing the landscapes and people of Brazil, Polynesia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. We discussed one of these books, Olhar de Joao, which highlights his time with 1978 documentation of the Xingu culture of Brazil’s Amazon region.

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Ghetto Huaman Serrano is a native of Cusco, and a natural as a guide. He’s been scrambling around the Peruvian Andes for decades, leading expeditions on through the Sacred Valley and along remote stretches of the Inca Trail. Recently, I organized a “black diamond” hiking trip with some friends I’ve known for years—likeminded men who, like me, needed some time to think. That route took us from Cusco to Machu Picchu through sections of trail none of us had explored before.

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Cartagena boasts one of South America’s most dynamic and flavorful food scenes. Each year, new culinary delights emerge, reflecting the city’s rich tradition, skill, and innovation. In this episode, the focus shifts to Cartagena’s culinary creators.

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In this episode of the LANDED podcast, we talk with guide, teacher, and historian Gonzalo Sanchez who devotes his life to the natural and cultural treasures of Patagonia. Gonzalo Sanchez is Estancia Cerro Guido’s mouthpiece—its chief evangelist to the outside world. He’s another one of those Patagonians who, after sampling the wide world, realized that he was born in the right location after all.

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In this episode of the LANDED podcast, we talk with Chilean adventurer Rodrigo “Negro” Vera and discuss the many possibilities the Chilean lakes district has to offer for adventure enthusiasts. Rodrigo Vera is a man of the mountains. Born in Santiago, Chile, Rodrigo moved to northern Patagonia in his teens. The son of mountaineer Victor Vera, Rodrigo learned from his father and reveled in their explorations of the forests, volcanoes, the rivers of Araucania.

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In this episode of the LANDED podcast, we talk with our Galapagos friends and Ecuadorian power couple Reyna Oleas and Roberto Plaza who devoted their talents to the Galapagos sustainability and conservation. Located in Santa Cruz’s highlands, Montemar’s private villas is a holistic project in the Galapagos, combining luxury tourism, organic farming, and species conservation. Under Reyna and Roberto’s guidance, the Montemar project has grown well beyond their property and has become a center for the community and science.

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Join us as we traverse the lush, untamed landscapes of Costa Rica with Gabriel Saragovia, the visionary behind Rio Perdido. Gabriel, a Colombian native with a rich family history of migration and resilience, shares his captivating journey from his formative years in South America to spearheading sustainable tourism in his adopted land.

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In this episode of the LANDED podcast, we had the pleasure of having an enriching conversation with the gastronomic genius and philanthropist, Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos from El Cielo Restaurant. Known fondly as ‘Juanma’, he is the first Colombian chef to earn a Michelin star and is renowned for his innovative menus featuring local Colombian ingredients.

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Jose Koechlin, Inkaterra's founder, about ecotourism, biodiversity, and his ambitious conservation projects in Peru.

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