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 …
The Otavalo Market is the largest artisan market in South America with seemingly endless blocks of merchants selling everything you can imagine. You’ll find all sorts of textiles, art prints, jewelry, dishes, and so much more. If you’re looking for souvenirs from Ecuador, this is a great place to visit. So, on my last day …
The country of Ecuador gets its name from the equator line, so it feels like you have to go visit the monument when you are in Quito. There are numerous tours that will bring you out to Mitad del Mundo, but it’s completely possible to visit Mitad del Mundo without a tour. With a little …
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 …
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 …
After so many guided day trips in Peru, I was more than ready to explore at my own pace. So in Paracas, I rented a bike and spent a day exploring the Paracas National Reserve. This is a protected piece of land and I loved the otherworldly feeling of the place. And getting to bike …
Sometimes referred to as the “poor man’s Galapagos”, a Las Ballestas Islands tour allows visitors a chance to see some animals that they wouldn’t normally see. Highlights include penguins and sea lions, but if you’re really lucky, you might even get a chance to see a whale or a dolphin. Plus there’s always a chance …
Huacachina is a desert oasis near the much larger town of Ica, Peru. The town is small and there’s not a lot to do, but one thing that every visitor does is a desert tour. There’s a few options for a Huacachina Desert Tour, but the most popular combines dune buggies, sand boarding, and a …
