The second day of the Quilotoa Loop involves hiking from Isinlivi to Chugchilan. I found it to be a bit harder than day one, but it’s still pretty manageable. Like every other day on this trail, you’ll hike down to the valley before ascending to an even higher elevation in the mountains of Ecuador. Here’s …
The first day of the Quilotoa Loop is a hike from Sigchos to Isinlivi. It’s the shortest of the three days spent hiking on the Quilotoa Loop, but it still comes with a decent amount of elevation gain. Walk through farmlands as you descend into the valley before climbing back up the mountains as you …
Located in Ecuador, the Quilotoa Loop is a popular hiking trail for tourists. While the exact route can vary slightly, most visitors start in Sigchos and spend three days hiking through the valleys and mountains to reach the Quilotoa Lagoon. The Quilotoa Loop is not the most difficult multi day trek I’ve done in South …
Baños is an adventure town in Ecuador where you’ll find easy access to activities like canyoning, white water rafting, zip lines, and even more. However, when I checked into my hotel in Baños, my host strongly encouraged me to sign up for a jungle tour. He showed me a video of the highlights and stressed …
Cuenca, Ecuador is one of the most beautiful cities that I’ve visited in South America. The historic center is gorgeous and is sure to be the highlight of your trip to Cuenca. It was the highlight of mine and I loved walking through the streets and looking at all of the churches, colorful colonial buildings, …
Salta is the capital of Salta Province and is located in the northwest of Argentina. While it can feel isolated from so many other places in Argentina (you’re looking at a 20 hour bus to get here from many major Argentinian destinations), it’s still worth a visit. From the beautiful churches found throughout the city …
Buenos Aires is a favorite city for many travelers. With its European influence and many interesting neighborhoods, there’s a lot to see. With just two days in Buenos Aires, you’ll have to do a lot of picking and choosing. There’s just too much to see in this sprawling city for you to reasonably cover everything …
The area near San Pedro de Atacama has minimal light pollution, making it an ideal place to observe the night sky. For this reason, nearly every tour agency in San Pedro de Atacama offers some kind of astronomical tour. The tours will all be pretty similar (though the size of your group and number of …
While many of the day trips from San Pedro de Atacama focus on great scenery and include multiple stops, a tour to the Baltinache Lagoons can feel different. The highlight, of course, is floating in the salt heavy lagoons, but that’s really all you’ll be doing on your trip. Don’t get me wrong, I think …
By far, the most popular tour in San Pedro de Atacama is the tour to Moon Valley. Every tour agency will offer this tour, typically bundling it with an astronomical tour. These are a great option for seeing some of the best of the Atacama Desert, but they aren’t the only option. I took a …
