The 31 Best Things to Do in Chile: Big Hitters to Lesser-Visited Highlights
With its uniquely long coastline spanning everything from desert to the world’s highest volcano and glacier-carved mountains that end in a scattering of fjords, Chile …
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Easter Island Travel Essentials: Everything to Know Before You Go
With its mysterious, stoic moai watching over the island and craterous, seemingly barren landscapes that hint at a turbid, fascinating history, Easter Island** (aka Isla de …
The Only Tips You Need For Adventure Travel in Patagonia
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Costa Rica Unveiled: The 15 Best Places to Visit for First-Timers in 2024
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 …
The 25 Best Places to Visit in Argentina: For Hikers, Sightseers and Wildlife-Lovers Alike
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 …
The Adventure Traveler’s Patagonia Packing List
When I first visited Patagonia in March 2016, I didn’t know what to expect. Sure, I’d read Bruce Chatwin’s “In Patagonia” and heard tales of …
21 Best Things to Do in Bariloche, Argentina, an Expert Guide
Nicknamed “Little Switzerland”, Bariloche (Bar-ee-lo-chay) in Argentina is a feast for the eyes and soul of the adventurer! This city, which is home to about …
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 or Uyuni Salt Flats) is on your must-see list. The …
The 14 Best Things to Do in Puerto Varas, A Chilean Adventure Hotspot
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 …
The 15 Most Beautiful Lakes in South America You Must Visit
In a continent so defined by natural spectacle, South America’s lakes are some of the most breathtaking destinations on Earth. From hidden volcanic craters and …
The 18 Most Unmissable Things to Do in Peru’s Sacred Valley
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 …