The 11 Most Unforgettable Day Trips from Santiago
While Santiago offers much to travelers headed to Chile, a trip to the region would be incomplete without a few day trips exploring the countryside …
While Santiago offers much to travelers headed to Chile, a trip to the region would be incomplete without a few day trips exploring the countryside …
Santiago de Chile, the buzzing capital of Chile, has much to offer visitors and attracts a diverse crowd, from veteran backpackers to aspiring wine connoisseurs …
Buenos Aires and Lima might take all the international acclaim when it comes to outstanding dining in South America, but Chile’s capital, Santiago, has blossomed …
Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island, is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. And this eastern Pacific island is an …
With its 887 moai – the angular stone heads that have long fascinated archaeologists and the world alike – Easter Island (or Rapa Nui as …
As one of the the most adventurous places to visit in South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. Previously on the blog, I outlined four …
The mythical region of Patagonia has enthralled visitors such as Charles Darwin and Bruce Chatwin and each year, hundreds of thousands of tourists make pilgrimage …
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 …
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – not to be confused with the one in Spain – is known for its beautiful old town. Inside, you’ll find …
Home to Machu Picchu (one of the new seven wonders of the world), the Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains and vast stretches of beaches, Peru plays …
Chile is such a long, geographically diverse country that it is difficult to pin down one top time to go. The best time to visit …
Argentina ranks as the eighth largest country in the world, measuring up at about a third of the USA in size. It’s no wonder that …
One of the most beautiful places in the world, the Perito Moreno glacier is a rare tourist attraction that is 100% worth the buzz – …
Are you craving unique scenery, authentic cultural experiences, and the flavors of traditional Argentine dining? Look no further than the far northwestern region of Argentina …
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 …
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 …
Strolling down the narrow streets of old Cartagena on a sultry evening evokes a different era. Not so long ago this was one of Latin …
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 …
Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is amongst the world’s most dreamed-about destinations and often tops the agenda of travelers bound for Chile. Declared a …
Attracting millions of travelers annually, Peru has stepped up its hospitality game to accommodate even the most discerning travelers. Gone are the days when Peru …
Within striking distance of the Sacred Valley and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Cusco is one of Peru – and South America’s – most touristed …
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, …