Have you seen that tall mountain in the background of Machu Picchu and decided “I think that would have a great view”? Well, you should…
Pisac can make a fantastic day trip from Cusco. Rather than joining a group tour, you can take a cheap colectivo to the town of…
There are numerous day trip options from Cusco, Peru, but one of my favorites was a hike through the Ausangate 7 Lakes. Along the way…
Rainbow Mountain has become famous for its colorful mineral deposits, making it a popular place for people to take that perfect photo for Instagram. While…
If you’re hiking the Salkantay Trek from Challacancha to Aguas Calientes, your route will likely include a stop at the gorgeous Huamantay Lake. For those…
Arequipa is a beautiful city that gets added to a lot of Peru itineraries. While it’s not as famous as Cusco, it’s still worth a…
The Colca Canyon is located near Arequipa, Peru and is a major draw for anyone visiting the area. It’s one of the deepest canyons in…
After crossing into Peru from Copacabana, Bolivia, I decided to spend just a little more time on Lake Titicaca. In Copacabana, I visited Isla del…
Several travelers I met in Bolivia told me to skip Copacabana, but when I mentioned that I was only visiting so I could take a…
Bolivia has no shortage of great scenery, from the salt flats near Uyuni to the Maragua Crater near Sucre to the Amazon jungle and all…
There is no shortage of mountains surrounding La Paz and there are plenty of tours to take you to these mountains. I did several day…
La Paz, Bolivia sits at over 12,000 feet above sea level, so it’s no surprise that it’s surrounded by mountains. Tourism agencies in the city…
There are loads of great day trips from La Paz, but one of the most popular is biking down Death Road. It sounds scary, and…
Sucre is Bolivia’s White City and while many travelers enjoy their time spent in the city itself, there’s a lot to do in the surrounding…