The Carretera Austral: How to Plan Patagonia’s Most Magnificent Road Trip
Chile doesn’t always make it to the top of traveler’s itineraries. Travel costs and a more European culture compared with other South American countries have …
One of the main aims of Worldly Adventurer is to encourage travellers to move beyond-the-beaten-trail, discovering untouched and unvisited parts of South America – where you’ll likely find few, if any, other tourists.
From the breathtaking national parks of the Carretera Austral in Chile to the dazzling archaeological sites of Kuelap and Choquequirao in Peru, there are plenty of under-the-radar destinations dotted across the continent – and we’ve got the guides to help you explore them.
Chile doesn’t always make it to the top of traveler’s itineraries. Travel costs and a more European culture compared with other South American countries have …
From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilizations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there are …
I’ll admit to not being a huge follower of travel lists published by the big travel companies (even if I’ve contributed to them over the …
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 …
On my first trip along the Carretera Austral, I made it as far as the azure waters of Lago General Carrera in the Aysén Region …
I’ve always been a little afraid of hitchhiking. Perhaps it was a childhood raised on horror films; nowhere else is it so strongly affirmed that …
By day three, my long hours of standing at the bow finally pay off. The rain clears suddenly and unexpectedly; the clouds creep away from …
Peru is remarkably diverse when it comes to traveling experiences; from the Nazca Lines carved into the desert in the southwest, to the turquoise water …
An inhospitable landscape of snow-capped peaks and sun-scorched plains, Patagonia has captured the imaginations of explorers for centuries and remains an irresistible spot for modern adventurers. …
In a country renowned for its unique archaeological sites, stunning natural setting, and welcoming people, Peru’s cuisine is the coup de grâce. Peru’s food and …
In a country infamous for its past struggles with drug violence and political unrest, it’s natural to worry about safety. However, many parts of Colombia, …
So your trip to Colombia has been every bit of the adventure you had hoped for. You’ve enjoyed the sights and the buzz of Cartagena …
Waking up late after a big night out, you step outside and taste the salty air blowing in from the Caribbean. The day begins with …
Colombia has a wealth of national parks to explore, but there’s one in particular that should be on your list to visit: Los Nevados National …
In a continent defined by natural spectacle, Colombia is a country that would take several lifetimes to fully explore. Situated in the northwest corner of …
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 …
Sucre is Bolivia’s true capital city, and it is one of my all-time favorite cities in South America. The food, beautiful architecture, museums, cultural and …
I’ve done my fair share of hitchhiking in South America. I’ve ridden on the backs of trucks in Peru and Bolivia, thumbed a lift along Chilean …
Snow dappled mountains, carved into glistening ridges by the forces of nature over millennia; lush vines heavily laden with juicy grapes for wine and pisco; …
Home to unexplored – and always arresting – countryside, one of the best ways of exploring South America is through wild camping. Whether you’re planning …
For some, hitchhiking is a way of travelling that changes perspectives, allowing you to meet local people and really get underneath the skin of a new …
You’ve set off on your big trip, headed to the top places to visit in South America, but it wasn’t quite what you expected. Everywhere …
In a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a region steeped in an ancient culture unlike any other you’ll find in the …
Say the words “northern Chile” and there’s probably only one place that pops into your head: San Pedro de Atacama. Sure, there’s a reason it’s one …