Planning a trip to Latin America? I’m here to help
I’m Steph, a travel journalist, guidebook author and the brains behind Worldly Adventurer. Most importantly, I’m a Latin America expert. I know how stressful it can feel planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to this region. I’ve traveled extensively around Latin America, living in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia and spending months in Argentina and Costa Rica – and written multiple guidebooks about the region, too.

Highlights of South America
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The Only Tips You Need For Adventure Travel in Patagonia
As a territory that only comprises two main roads, starting in Puerto Montt and Bariloche in the respective Chilean and Argentinian sides, it’s fair to …
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Easter Island Travel Essentials: Everything to Know Before You Go
With its mysterious, stoic moai watching over the island and craterous, seemingly barren landscapes that hint at a turbid, fascinating history, Easter Island** (aka Isla de …
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The Adventure Traveler’s Patagonia Packing List
When I first visited Patagonia in March 2016, I didn’t know what to expect. Sure, I’d read Bruce Chatwin’s “In Patagonia” and heard tales of …
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An Expert Guide to Visiting El Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
If you’re visiting Bolivia, chances are, the Salar de Uyuni (aka the Bolivian Salt Flats or Uyuni Salt Flats) is on your must-see list. The …
Sustainable travel in South America
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7 Things I Learned From Travelling Plastic-Free
Our relationship with plastic has altered noticeably in recent years. There’s been a growing recognition that we cannot continue to rely upon single-use plastic, which …
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Chilean Tierra del Fuego: The Remote Patagonia You’ve Been Looking For
Patagonia has long been an obsession of mine and one where I’ve covered a fair distance, having traveled across the years from the very northern …
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Costa Rica Unveiled: The 15 Best Places to Visit for First-Timers in 2024
Few countries in the world can compare with Costa Rica. Hosting an abundance of tropical rainforests, picture-perfect beaches, and an incredible abundance of wildlife, this …
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How to Be a More Responsible Traveler This Year
The past few years, the idea of being a responsible traveler has hit the headlines. And, with the global climate crisis now finally getting the …
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Latest South America travel guides
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Plan an Epic Argentina Trip: Itineraries for Seven, Ten and Fourteen Days of Travel
With its snow-capped mountains, endless glaciers, sultry tango dancers, and mouth-watering steaks, Argentina, the land of adventure, is calling. Argentina is a large country and …
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The 13 Best Things to Do In Uvita, Costa Rica
Nestled in one of the world’s most biodiverse tropical rainforests, Uvita, Costa Rica offers a sanctuary for travelers seeking authentic experiences beyond the well-trodden tourist …
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Is Argentina an Expensive Country to Visit in 2025?
As an American expat who has chosen to make Argentina my home for the past 15 years, I’ve seen the country go through five presidents …
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Whitewater Rafting the Río Pacuare: Why You Should Choose an Overnight Stay
There’s nothing quite like knowing that if you make a wrong move, you’re going straight into the chilly waters of the river beneath you. That …