The Best Time to Visit Colombia: For Festivals, Hiking and Picture-Perfect Beaches
One of the things that set Colombia apart from other destinations in South America is its diversity of landscape and wildlife. From untouched Caribbean coastline …
The spellbinding sight of the sun lifting above the surrounding mountains to bathe the neat terraces of Machu Picchu in the light of a Peruvian dawn. The swish of a puma’s tail, disappearing between the Magellanic beech forests of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. A deep blue shard of ice, as tall as an eight-storey apartment block calving with a shuddering crash off the snout of El Perito Moreno Glacier and into the cobalt waters of Lago Argentino, Argentina. The proud, stoic faces of the moai of Easter Island face inland, watching the changes of the centuries.
There are parts of South America that have captured the imaginations of explorers – both modern and historic – across the centuries. Although these places certainly need to explored sensitively to help protect them, they remain an essential feature of any South American trip. Our guides explore different ways of appreciating these outstanding places of natural beauty and cultural heritage – all with a focus on doing so in a sustainable, responsible way.
One of the things that set Colombia apart from other destinations in South America is its diversity of landscape and wildlife. From untouched Caribbean coastline …
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 …
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – not to be confused with the one in Spain – is known for its beautiful old town. Inside, you’ll find …
The Lost City of the Incas, aka Machu Picchu, draws some 1.2 million visitors yearly to its incredible stone vestiges left behind on a remote …
Peru’s Sacred Valley – or the Valle Sagrado – receives more than a million tourists every year. Though most of them are passers-by on their …
Argentina, one of the popular gateways to South America, plays host to some of the southern hemisphere’s most dramatic landscapes: think vast, millennial-old glaciers, historic …
Home to superlative landscapes rich with glassy lakes, shimmering glaciers, and the granite hulks of the Paine Massif, there’s a reason Torres del Paine National …
In a country filled with can’t-miss destinations, Puerto Varas and the Lakes District are making a name for themselves with their beautiful landscapes and variety …
South America has long been one of the most alluring travel destinations, for a good reason. With its unrivaled natural beauty, range of ecosystems, and …
This article came first place in the 2015 Passport to Write, a competition held by award-winning British guidebook company, Rough Guides. Unfortunately, the piece has …
Hiking to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list destination for many. But what many visitors to Peru don’t realise is that there are far more options …
On a continent filled with natural splendour, the many spectacular waterfalls of South America are a highlight on many visitors’ trips. Whether it’s a towering …
As the one-time capital of an empire which stretched across much of the continent, Cusco has long been on travellers’ radar. But while Cusco itself …
“You should have been here fifteen years ago, before everyone found out” says a jaded traveler, bellied up to the bar in any popular tourist …
Home to an abundance of cultural and archaeological sites, many of which are surrounded by breathtaking nature, Peru is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. And …
So you’re going on an adventure to South America? Working out exactly what to pack for a short vacation or a longer term backpacking trip …
South America has always carried an air of adventure. Ancient civilizations, towering mountain ranges, endless rainforests, and exotic cuisines: all are the makings of an …
Home to a spellbinding array of natural landscapes that shift between swathes of jungle, white sand beaches, volcanic craters and glacier-speckled mountains, South America has …
Travel in South America has so much appeal. It’s an area known for its dramatic natural beauty, rich, millennia-old cultural heritage and warm communities. However, …
There are a number of places around the globe that just lend themselves towards a road trip. Patagonia is one of them; a place of …
While the W trek may be what brings the hordes to the park, the O Circuit is Torres del Paine National Park’s undisputed gem. Untouched …
South America is a truly unique travel experience, with myriad landscapes and cultures. Many new South American travellers become intimidated by how much there is …
Despite Chile’s reputation as one of the safest and most politically stable countries in South America, on Friday the 18th of October 2019, protests erupted …
A trip that is on many travelers’ bucket lists is to visit the “Lost City of the Incas” – Machu Picchu. One of the seven …