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 …
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 the city of Salta, you’ll drive north, through the Andes Mountains before reaching some incredible scenery (though there is plenty of great scenery along the way). It’s a very long …
Punta del Este is often described as the “Miami of Uruguay”. It’s sleek. It’s modern. It’s expensive. And it’s a popular vacation destination — and not just for Uruguayans. Located right along the coast and just two hours from Montevideo, Punta del Este can be a great place to spend a day (or even longer). …
Punta del Diablo is a popular beach town in Uruguay, but right nearby is Santa Teresa National Park. A visit here can include even more beaches (if you haven’t had your fair share in Punta del Diablo already), animals, botanical gardens, and a historical fortress. If you’re looking for just a little bit of variety …
Salento is a great base for exploring the Cocora Valley and if you have the time, you can include a day trip to Filandia. This colorful town is just a one hour ride from Salento and offers a slightly different experience. While Salento can feel like it exists just for tourists, Filandia feels more lived …
