Peru has no shortage of great sights. Cusco alone is a hub for activity and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Beyond Cusco, you’ll find deserts, beaches, mountains, jungle, and so much more. But as you’re planning your trip, don’t forget to look beyond the destinations and for the things that you might not have considered. …
Bolivia has no shortage of things to do including the Uyuni Salt Flats, Death Road, and the cities of La Paz, Sucre, and Potosi. But as you travel Bolivia, you’ll be sure to notice some quirks about the country. That’s where this blog post aims to help. Rather than letting you struggle through things on …
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and its largest city. It’s a popular city to visit and I’d argue that it’s most traveler’s favorite city in South America. There’s just so much to see and do in this city alone that you could spend weeks here and never see it all. Before you plan …
Uruguay is one of the easiest countries to visit in South America. While you’ll still find some things that make it unmistakably South American, it’s calmer and easier for first time travelers visiting the country. Still, whether you’re visiting Montevideo or one of the many beach towns, there are a few quirks to be aware …
San Pedro de Atacama is in the heart of the Atacama Desert and it’s a top tourist destination in South America. Chile is already one of the more expensive South American countries to visit and the Atacama Desert is not any friendlier on the budget. While I don’t think it’s possible to make San Pedro …
Depending on your exact route through South America, you may find yourself needing to cross from Salta, Argentina to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The best and easiest way to make this journey is by bus. While it is a long bus ride, the ride crosses through beautiful mountains and scenery as you cross from …
La Paz is one Bolivia’s capitals (the other is Sucre) and it’s a city where most travelers will stop while passing through Bolivia. While there are so many interesting day trips from La Paz, I also think it’s worth spending a little time in the city itself. Nearly one million people call this place home …
Sucre is one of two capitals in Bolivia. La Paz is the administrative capital and where you’ll find the legislative and executive branches of government, but Sucre is the official capital and is home to the judicial branch. So not only is Sucre a big city in Bolivia, but it’s also an important city. It’s …
There are numerous volcanoes near San Jose, Costa Rica. For those looking for a Poas Volcano day trip from San Jose, it’s an easy one and it’s typically combined with the La Paz waterfall and a coffee farm. If you have limited time, this can be great since you can see a lot in a …
Guatapé and Jardin are both popular destinations on Colombian itineraries and can both be reached from the much larger city of Medellin. Depending on your exact itinerary, you may need to transfer directly between the two towns like I did. Here’s exactly how to travel from Guatapé to Jardin (via Medellin). Guatapé to Jardin by …
