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 day trip to Isla del Sol, they changed their mind. They told me to go for Isla del Sol, but that I didn’t need much more time in Copacabana for …
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 of the mountains in between. Some of these places can feel remote, but just a short drive from the capital city of La Paz, you can reach Valle de la …
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 trips during my time in La Paz and one of those trips was a visit to Charquini Mountain where I was able to hike to the beautiful Laguna Charquini. The …
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 offer tours to several of the nearby mountains including Huyana Potosi, Chacaltaya, Charquini, and others. On these tours, you’ll leave the city and travel even higher to get some incredible …
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 to an extent it can be, but it’s a thrilling day. You’ll take a rental bike over thirty miles down a mountain, passing great scenery and getting your fill of …
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 and the stunning landscapes are typically combined with a visit to the nearby petroglyphs. For a day trip that just takes up a half day, it packs in a lot …
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 ready to explore on my own. Luckily, it’s fun and easy to rent a bike to visit some of the nearby attractions. I took my rental bike to the nearby …
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 what I was told on my tour, though some research on Google seems to contradict this. However, regardless of its exact placement, Tatio Geyser is large and is one of …
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 greenery as you work your way toward the tiny town of Cachi. While I believe this day trip has fewer major stops than other day trips from Salta (like Salinas …
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 day trip options from Salta, Argentina, Cafayate seems to be the most popular. My fellow tourists showed more enthusiasm on the day trip to Cafayate than they did for Salinas …
