How to Hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
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 …
South American Highlights
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.
The 13 Most Magnificent Waterfalls in South America
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 …
The Ultimate Cusco Itinerary for Three to Ten Days
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 …
The 15 Most Unmissable Things to Do in Arequipa, Peru’s Striking White City
“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 …
The Ultimate Peru Itinerary: From One Week to One Month of Travel
Home to an abundance of cultural and archaeological sites, many of which are surrounded by breath-taking nature, Peru is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. And …
The Complete South America Packing List: For Vacationing, Backpacking & Hiking
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 …
The Best Time to Visit South America: By Month and Season
South America has always carried an air of adventure. Ancient civilisations, towering mountain ranges, endless rainforests, and exotic cuisines: all are the makings of an …
The 31 Best Places to Visit in South America
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 …
The 10 Safest South American Countries to Visit in 2022, Ranked
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, …
Everything You Need to Know Before Driving in Patagonia
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 …
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Torres del Paine O Circuit
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 Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month
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 …
Chilean Protests: Is it Still Safe to Travel to Chile?
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 …
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
A trip that is on many travelers’ bucket lists is to visit the “Lost City of the Incas” – Machu Picchu. One of the seven …
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) is on your must-see list. The world’s largest salt flat, …
25 Unusual & Unmissable Things To Do In La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, the Bolivian de-facto capital, is both chaotic, high-altitude city and a hot-bed of fascinating new tourist activities – all of which reflect the …
The 10 Best Hotels in Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is amongst the world’s most dreamed-about destinations and often tops the agenda of travellers bound for Chile. Declared a …
41 Incredible Places in Peru You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before
From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilisations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there’s certainly …
5 Patagonia Itineraries For One And Two Weeks of Travel
The sky-piercing peaks of Torres del Paine National Park; the dense, milky blue hue of Glacier Perito Moreno; the huge wingspan of an Andean condor …
Hiking the ‘O’ or Circuit: Torres del Paine Trekking Equipment List
As one of Chilean Patagonia’s top adventure travel destinations, Torres del Paine National Park attracts thousands of hikers each year. But despite its burgeoning popularity, …
Six Options For If You Can’t Get Torres del Paine Camping Reservations
You’re planning on heading south to hike in the wild lands of Patagonia and a trip to Torres del Paine National Park has long been …
Booking Campsites in Torres del Paine: Everything You Need to Know
It’s fair to say that the W and O Circuit treks through Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia have quickly become some of the continent’s …
Patagonia On A Budget: How to Explore the Region For Less
With its trademark dramatic mountainous landscapes, national parks that make hikers drool and a wealth of undiscovered corners that remain tantalizingly wild, it should come …
The Only Patagonia Travel Guide You’ll Ever Need
Turquoise lagoons perched beneath sharp, granite pillars and reached only by spellbinding hiking trails; chattering Magellanic and king penguin colonies; slow but magical boat journeys …