Charquini Mountain – A Day Trip from La Paz

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…

Hiking to Chacaltaya on a Day Trip from La Paz

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…

Cycling Death Road – What to Expect on Your La Paz Day Trip

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…

Hiking in the Maragua Crater – A Day Trip from Sucre, Bolivia

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…

One Day in Potosí, Bolivia – Two Great Itineraries

Potosí, Bolivia was once one of the richest cities in the world thanks to the silver mine in the nearby Cerro de Potosí. This mine…

Trying to Catch My Breath in Bolivia

After three weeks in Bolivia, it’s time to say goodbye and move on to my next destination. Bolivia was nice, though I feel like I…

3 Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

Southern Bolivia is home to the famous Uyuni Salt Flats, but there’s so much more to see here than just the incredible salt flats. As…

Rainbow Valley from San Pedro de Atacama – What to Expect

Rainbow Valley, or Valle de Arcoíris, is a colorful mountain area located near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. It’s an easy and popular day trip…

How to Bike to Devil’s Throat in San Pedro de Atacama

So many of the best day trips from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile require joining a guided tour. After five excursions in town, I was…

Tatio Geysers – Day Trip from San Pedro de Atacama

The Tatio Geysers boast that they are the third largest geysers in the world, behind geysers in the United States and Russia. At least that’s…

3 Day San Pedro de Atacama Itinerary

Geysers, flamingos, colored mountains, llamas, and salt lagoons are just the start of what you can see in San Pedro de Atacama. Located in northern…

Cachi, Argentina – A Day Trip from Salta

Cachi makes for another day trip option from Salta. Instead of towering rock filled mountains, you’ll drive through a canyon that just seems lined with…

Cafayate, Argentina – A Day Trip from Salta

Driving through canyons, admiring unique rock formations, and tasting local wine are the main highlights of a day trip to Cafayate. While there are numerous…

Salinas Grandes – A Day Trip from Salta, Argentina

A small town, colorful mountains, and the world’s fourth largest salt flats are the three big highlights of a day trip to Salinas Grandes. From…