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.
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Highlights of South America
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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 path. The Costa Rican motto “pura vida” (simple life) isn’t just a saying here – it’s a philosophy embraced wholeheartedly by local people who understand the art of slowing down…
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The 21 Best Hikes in Peru: From Machu Picchu to Peru’s Spectacular Mountain Treks
When you think of Peru, those postcard images of Machu Picchu are probably what your mind conjures up. But with its soaring mountains, deep rainforest, and expanses of coastal desert, Peru has so much more to offer. World-class hiking is one of those things! When I arrived in Cusco, the variety of trekking options blew…
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25 Best Things To Do in Buenos Aires, Argentina, an Expert Guide
If you’re looking for a destination where you can enjoy a mixture of trendy nightlife, old-world charms, fabulous foods, and unique arts and culture, look no further than Buenos Aires, Argentina! Known as the “Paris of South America”, Buenos Aires is a city where you’ll want to spend at least three days. During my first…
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3 Costa Rica 7-Day Itineraries: Wildlife, Adventure, & Off-the-Beaten-Path
Costa Rica is one of Latin America’s superstars. Packed with tropical landscapes, to-die-for beaches, and unparalleled biodiversity, this country might well be named paradise. I wouldn’t be lying when I said that Ticos (Costa Ricans) are also some of the most welcoming people you’ll find, with their hospitality and friendliness second to none. There’s a…
Travel to Chile with my expert recommendations in your pocket
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Researched across three years of living in Chile, Moon Chile is the comprehensive guide to Chile, Patagonia, and beyond.
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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 forms islands of staggering size in the middle of oceans, infiltrating the digestive systems of marine life – and, it’s now strongly believed, our own. This has culminated most recently…
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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 on trips across the years from the very northern limits of Puerto Madryn and Puerto Montt to the southernmost settlement, Puerto Williams. The variety of landscapes, ecosystems, and cultures is one of the reasons I’ve continued to…
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Costa Rica Unveiled: The 15 Best Places to Visit for First-Timers
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 is a truly remarkable country and one that’s increasingly popular with adventure travelers. Best of all, Costa Rica is consistently ranked as the safest place in Latin America according to…
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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 attention it deserves, we’re way overdue applying these principles to our own travel. There are plenty of articles that offer sustainable travel tips covering many aspects of what it means…
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Latest South America travel guides
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The Complete Guide to Hiking the Cordillera Huayhuash Trek, Peru
If you’re planning a visit to Peru, chances are you’ve heard of the Inca Trail. However, the hike whose name you often hear echoing through bars and hostels when you get into the country isn’t this classic trek. No: those in the know are talking about the Huayhuash Circuit. With strict limits on permits and…
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The 3 Best Road Trip Itineraries for Chilean and Argentine Patagonia
If you’ve got the time, spirit of adventure and the money, there’s no excuse not to embark on a road trip through Patagonia, and I strongly recommend you do it. Some of the most powerful memories I’ve got from my different trips exploring Patagonia come from road trips through the region’s wild landscapes. The following…
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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 because it is so far from everywhere else, it seems like a good idea to pack in all the trekking, glacier-watching, and wine-drinking that you can during your precious few…
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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 path. The Costa Rican motto “pura vida” (simple life) isn’t just a saying here – it’s a philosophy embraced wholeheartedly by local people who understand the art of slowing down…