🗺️  Hidden Gems: Escape the Crowds in Peru, Italy, and the Yucatan

See a different side of Italy, Peru, and the Yucatan. [View this email in your browser]( There’s a lot of talk about overtourism, but what about under-tourism? Even in some of the world’s most popular places, we’re always on the lookout for the hidden spots that others overlook. It’s a win-win: the communities we visit are the ones that need visitors most, while our travelers get to skip the crowds and discover hidden gems. In Peru, we visit one of the last-remaining Incan rope bridges—an incredible experience few travelers get to have, and one that helps support an endangered cultural tradition. In Italy, we visit vineyards, farms, and neighborhood restaurants hiding in plain sight, right off the usual tourist track in some of the world’s most iconic culinary capitals. In the Yucatan, we venture away from the big beach resorts and get deep into local communities, meeting the families and community leaders who bring this remarkable region to life. Our trips are all about finding the world’s hidden wonders. Of all the places travelers tend to overlook, which one is your favorite? Stay Curious, The AO Adventures Team Peru: Machu Picchu and the Last Incan Bridges The trip: Soar above the mysterious Nazca Lines etched in the desert and feel the morning mist as you walk the Inca Trail, tracing the living legacy of the Incan Empire. Along the way, you'll taste the bright flavors of Peru’s distinctive cuisine and get to know local artisans. Travel with Purpose: Visit one of the [last remaining Incan rope bridges]( and help support the preservation of an endangered, centuries-old tradition. [TAKE ME THERE]( Flavors of Italy: Roman Carbonara, Florentine Steak & Venetian Cocktails The trip: Soak up the flavors and aromas of Italy’s vibrant food markets, vineyards, and farms. Explore exquisite palaces, cathedrals, and amphitheaters, and eat with locals in some truly spectacular locations. Travel with Purpose: While we do visit Venice on this adventure, we’ll be heading to less-frequented neighborhoods and cooking with Rialto ingredients that support sustainable fishing in the Venice Lagoon. [TAKE ME THERE]( Yucatan: Astronomy, Pyramids & Mayan Legends The trip: Go beyond the commercial beach resorts to uncover the lost cities of the Yucatán. Learn the secrets of one of the world’s greatest civilizations while exploring lush jungles, and meet the people carrying its history forward. Travel with Purpose: Spend the day at a family-owned cultural preservation project, where you’ll learn about the [Melipona bee's]( revered medicinal honey and Mayan healing ceremonies with a local shaman. [TAKE ME THERE]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Website]( Copyright © 2024 Atlas Obscura Inc., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you asked us to notify you when we add new trips. Our mailing address is: Atlas Obscura Inc. 61 Greenpoint Ave #210Brooklyn, NY 11222 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.