About Us

Mission Statement

The mission of the South American Explorers is to improve the social, economic and environmental conditions within South America by fostering greater awareness of this continent through the diffusion of information and cross cultural interaction.

South American Explorers was set up for independent travelers everywhere. It’s a club for those who want to plan their own trips, make their own decisions, book their own passage, and stay and move on when the spirit moves them.

Independent travelers need reliable up-to-date and accurate information. The SAE is there to provide it.

Why join? SAE members call upon their club in all five locations for trip planning advice, information on places to stay, hard-to-find maps and books, help with locating guides, for networking with other South American travelers, and assistance in finding the right volunteer job, outfitter, expert, etc.

Who can join? SAE membership is open to everyone. SAE members include research scientists, teachers, journalists, students, travel agents, doctors, businessmen, etc. We now have members in 42 countries worldwide, ranging in age from 6 to 97.

How to join? For information on joining the SAE, click here or if you’re in the United States and want to join by phone, call 1-800-274-0568.