The LANDED Podcast

Ignacio Masias

---------------------------------------- LANDED PODCAST 031 IGNACIO MASIAS ---------------------------------------- Born in the Cordillera Blanca [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/cordillera-blanca/] region of central Peru [https://landedtravel.com/luxury-travel-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 [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/machu-picchu/], where he helped shape what would become the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel [https://landedtravel.com/inkaterra-machu-picchu/]. That early effort helped define a turning point in Peruvian tourism—elevating the standards for service and immersive experiences. After studying business and hospitality in the United States and Europe, Ignacio returned to Peru with a clear mission: to reimagine travel through design-forward spaces, storytelling, authentic cultural connection, and environmental stewardship Ignacio Masias Titilaka [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ignacio-Masias-Titilaka.webp] Since then, “Nacho” has founded a collection of exceptional properties: Atemporal [https://landedtravel.com/atemporal/], a stylish urban retreat in Lima [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/lima-beyond/]; CIRQA [https://landedtravel.com/cirqa/], a restored 16th-century monastery in Arequipa [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/arequipa/]; Titilaka [https://landedtravel.com/lake-titicaca-hotels/], a modern lodge atop a private peninsula on Lake Titicaca [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/lake-titicaca/]; and Puqio [https://landedtravel.com/puqio/], a refined tented camp in the Colca Valley [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/colca-canyon/]. Each reflects his commitment to understated luxury, cultural resonance, and sustainable travel. We reunited during a trip to Guatemala [https://landedtravel.com/luxury-travel-guatemala/], reflecting on his journey, lessons learned, and what’s on his horizon. Andean 1 1 686ee987ae5b7 [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andean-1-1-686ee987ae5b7-1024x683.webp] Andean 4 686ee9ab228b9 [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andean-4-686ee9ab228b9-1024x683.webp] Andean 5 686ee9bc1d67a [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andean-5-686ee9bc1d67a-1024x683.webp] Andean 9 2 1 686eea7ef1553 [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andean-9-2-1-686eea7ef1553-1024x683.webp] Andean 23 686eea8e4a051 [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andean-23-686eea8e4a051-1024x683.webp] Andean 35 1 1 686eeae0137ff [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andean-35-1-1-686eeae0137ff-1024x683.webp] Andean 56 686eeaf614032 [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andean-56-686eeaf614032-1024x683.webp] > “I think creativity is about having no fear, or at least facing it, because many people are creative but they have a fear of being wrong. So when you overcome that fear of being wrong and you don’t care about being wrong and you learn from being wrong, you let loose your creativity and it grows every time you make a mistake.” The post Ignacio Masias [https://landedtravel.com/podcast-episode-31/] appeared first on LANDED Travel [https://landedtravel.com].

Prince Joao Henrique of Brazil

---------------------------------------- LANDED PODCAST 030 PRINCE JOAO HENRIQUE OF BRAZIL ---------------------------------------- Did you know that, to escape the Napoleonic forces invading Portugal in 1807, the Portuguese court relocated from Lisbon to Brazil? They ruled the empire from Rio de Janeiro [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/rio-de-janeiro/] until Brazilian independence in 1822. Although no longer in power, the Portuguese royal line continues. Several of its contemporary members are well known for their public service and activism. That legacy is carried on by His Highness Prince João Henrique Maria Gabriel Gonzaga de Orléans Bragança, a scion of Brazil’s Imperial House. A grandson of Pedro de Alcântara, he belongs to the Petrópolis branch of the Orléans Braganza family. Prince Joao 2 [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Prince-Joao-2-1024x682.webp] 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 [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/the-amazon/]. A committed environmentalist, Joao has focused on rainforest preservation. He owns and operates a boutique hotel, Pousada do Principe [https://www.pousadadoprincipeparaty.com.br/en], in Paraty [https://landedtravel.com/destinations/paraty/]. He views small-scale tourism as a realistic path to environmental and cultural preservation. Joao lives in Rio, near the rocky Arpoadaor Peninsula—the division between Copacabana and Ipanema. He’s the father of a son and a daughter, Prince João Philippe and Princess Maria Cristina. With his relaxed Carioca surfer vibe and strong ties to Brazil’s monarchical past, João Henrique is a man for every age. A royal spirit, he is distinctly attuned to contemporary Brazilian culture and sustainability. Prince Joao 3 [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Prince-Joao-3-1024x634.webp] The post Prince Joao Henrique of Brazil [https://landedtravel.com/podcast-episode-30/] appeared first on LANDED Travel [https://landedtravel.com].

Uncovering the Inca Trail with Guido Huaman Serrano

---------------------------------------- LANDED PODCAST 029 UNCOVERING NEW SECTIONS OF THE INCA TRAIL WITH GUIDO HUAMAN SERRANO ---------------------------------------- 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. We needed a pause from our full plates of adult responsibilities to process questions of fatherhood, marriage, faith, and our careers. That route took us from Cusco to Machu Picchu through sections of trail none of us had explored before. Peru Inca Trail John [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Peru-Inca-Trail-John-1024x683.webp] For that special trip, Guido was our handpicked guide. Guido helped us dig deeper into a landscape and a culture that I thought I already knew. Along the way, he dexterously stepped us through history, geology, cosmology, botany, ecology, and ornithology. He’s one of those rare guides who, producing a handmade flute from thin air, can pipe an impromptu folk song that actually improves the moment. He’s organized, good humored, prepared, experienced, and unflappable. Need drinking water on a section of trail without any? He’ll find a way. Guido and I talked throughout our journey, and I’ve compiled some of those daily conservations here for you. Peru Inca Trail Mountain Men [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Peru-Inca-Trail-Mountain-Men-1024x683.webp] > “(This trip) has meant a lot of things. I think maybe mostly, gratitude. Just thinking about what we are blessed with. I think we were blessed in many ways (…). I definitely feel gratitude for both this world that’s been created and the opportunity to learn of other cultures and share that with the world.” The post Uncovering the Inca Trail with Guido Huaman Serrano [https://landedtravel.com/uncovering-the-inca-trail-with-guido-huaman-serrano/] appeared first on LANDED Travel [https://landedtravel.com].

Cartagena’s Vibrant Culinary Scene

---------------------------------------- LANDED PODCAST 028 DISCOVER THE VIBRANT CULINARY SCENE OF CARTAGENA WITH LOCAL CHEFS ---------------------------------------- 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. Juan Camilo Ossa, El Beso Restaurant Juan Camilo Ossa, chef at El Beso restaurant, highlights Cartagena as a remarkable spot for the culinary industry, buzzing with trendiness. For him, dining in Cartagena is a vibrant experience, filled with colors and tastes—approachable and authentic. Dining in Cartagena is all about celebrating simplicity and the flavors on the plates. His restaurant is located in the bohemian Getsemaní neighborhood. Once home to enslaved people, this area is now a vibrant hub. Post-pandemic, Getsemani is flourishing, coming alive with artists and a tight-knit community. Juan mentions that the colorful streets are filled with celebrations, where people host carnivals, barbecues, and soccer games. He emphasizes that this is the magic of Getsemani—an interconnected community that supports one another. El Beso Restaurant Website: https://elbesorestaurant.com/ [https://heyzine.com/flip-book/4e2fc7a621.html] Instagram: @elbesorestaurant Podcast Cartagena Gastronomy [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Podcast-Cartagena-Gastronomy-1024x683.webp] Alejandro Ramirez, Pascal & Municipal Alejandro Ramirez shares his extensive experience in the restaurant business across Europe, Argentina, Mexico, and the United States, which led him to return to Cartagena to launch his first restaurant. He appreciates the city’s laid-back vibe and slower pace of life. Alejandro describes Cartagena as welcoming, fostering a close-knit atmosphere. He believes that he is not just working for his restaurant but for the city itself. When one restaurant thrives, they all benefit. To showcase this, Alejandro tells us about the WhatsApp group the restaurants have to support each other, maybe just to ask who has some sugar left for tonight’s dessert. He highlights food festivals like Alimentarte, held every January, where renowned chefs gather to create special dishes, with profits benefiting the Corazon Verde Foundation. Alejandro points out that there’s always a celebration happening in Cartagena, reinforcing the community spirit. Pascal Website: https://quienespascal.com/ [https://linktr.ee/quienespascal] Instagram: @quienespascal Municipal Website: https://restaurantemunicipal.com/ [https://linktr.ee/restauranteMunicipal] Instagram: @rest_municipal Podcast Episode 28 [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Podcast-Episode-28-1024x683.webp] Martha Mogollón, Granitos de Paz Martha, a native of Cartagena, has been passionate about social causes since high school. She explains that Granitos de Paz embodies the belief that small efforts can lead to significant change. Founded in 2004, inspired by a comparison of Cartagena’s poverty to that of Africa, Granitos de Paz focuses on providing tools and opportunities for people to rise above extreme poverty. Martha emphasizes the resilience and vibrant dreams of Cartagena’s residents as the driving force behind their mission. The “Patios Productivos” program, also runned by Granitos de Paz, began in 2007/2008 to help individuals grow their own food, transforming neglected gardens into sources of organic produce. Families that once struggled to make ends meet are now cultivating microgreens and earning a sustainable income. Restaurants like Celele and Mar y Zielo source their products, showcasing the impact of Granitos de Paz. They aim for restaurants to feature dishes that highlight their work, connecting diners to the positive change their meals contribute to in the community. Celele has set an exemplary standard for innovation and collaboration, helping Granitos de Paz grow their mission. Currently, 207 families are involved, with projections to expand to 350 by year’s end. Granitos de Paz Website: https://granitosdepaz.org.co/ [https://granitosdepaz.org.co/] Instagram: @granitosdepaz Patios Productivos Website: https://patiosproductivos.org.co/ [https://granitosdepaz.org.co/patios-productivos/] The post Cartagena’s Vibrant Culinary Scene [https://landedtravel.com/discover-the-vibrant-culinary-scene-of-cartagena-with-local-chefs/] appeared first on LANDED Travel [https://landedtravel.com].

The magic of Patagonia with Gonzalo Sanchez

---------------------------------------- LANDED PODCAST 027 DISCOVERING THE SIMPLE WAYS OF LIVING IN PATAGONIA WITH GONZALO SANCHEZ ---------------------------------------- In this episode of the LANDED podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Gonzalo from his hometown of Puerto Natales, where he lives with his wife and their two children. Gonzalo has devoted his life to the natural and cultural treasures of Patagonia. Sometimes you visit a place so special, that it gains a retrospective significance out of all proportion from the actual time spent there. A place that creates a lifelong affinity—a connection to your heart and your sense of self. A place that becomes part of you. Estancia Cerro Guido, a private ranch located east of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, has that effect on visitors. They are captivated by the wildness, the spirit, the hospitality of this stunning slice 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. [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Estancia-Ranch-Cerro-Guido-1024x683.webp] This episode is more than just a hotel discussion, Gonzalo proudly talks about their work at one of the biggest working estancias, still operational in Patagonia, providing an authentic experience to travelers. Gonzalo explains how he’s always felt linked to Patagonia, making it his own cultural background. He now lives in Puerto Natales with his wife and children who are also proud of their Patagonian heritage and culture. Additionally, just 45 minutes from Torres del Paine National Park, Estancia Cerro Guido offers access to all the main highlights as well as a myriad of activities that are accessible because of them being a working ranch. We also discuss the estancia’s efforts to achieve a harmonical balance between the conservation of wildlife and the gaucho culture. As gauchos and pumas have long been on opposite sides to protect the live stock. Estancia Cerro Guido is actively trying to change the perception of pumas within the community, using the old leoneros, a kind of gauchos that used to just hunt pumas, along with scientists and enthusiasts to help track and protect these animals. [https://landedtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Conservation-1024x683.webp] > “We seek to continue our lifestyle tradition, in harmony with nature. We want to show all of our travelers and the world that Patagonia is not only the natural beauties that they will see in Torres del Paine but also has a rich cultural heritage. We are keepers and we are trying to preserve the true spirit of Patagonia.” Estancia Cerro Guido Website: https://estanciacerroguido.com/en/ [https://estanciacerroguido.com/en/] Instagram: @estancia.cerroguido The post The magic of Patagonia with Gonzalo Sanchez [https://landedtravel.com/discover-the-simple-ways-of-living-in-patagonia-with-gonzalo-sanchez/] appeared first on LANDED Travel [https://landedtravel.com].