Hiking the Inca Trail brings many emotions. Over four days you’ll ascend into the mountains of Peru to hike over mountain passes and back down as you work your way to the legendary city of Machu Picchu. If you’re like me, you’ll also get added stress and anxiety due to mess ups with my booking. …
Have you seen that tall mountain in the background of Machu Picchu and decided “I think that would have a great view”? Well, you should know that that is Huayna Picchu and you can climb to the top for a fantastic view of Machu Picchu. It’s a tough climb, especially if you’ve just spent the …
There are numerous day trip options from Cusco, Peru, but one of my favorites was a hike through the Ausangate 7 Lakes. Along the way you’ll get views of mountains and glaciers, but the highlight is the walk around the lakes. They are picturesque and each lake is just slightly different, giving you ever changing …
Rainbow Mountain has become famous for its colorful mineral deposits, making it a popular place for people to take that perfect photo for Instagram. While Rainbow Mountain and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, it’s also important to know what you’re getting into. The hike to Rainbow Mountain is at high elevation and because of its …
If you’re hiking the Salkantay Trek from Challacancha to Aguas Calientes, your route will likely include a stop at the gorgeous Huamantay Lake. For those who aren’t hiking the full Salkantay Trek (like me), you can do a day trip to Laguna Huamantay to see it for yourself. Surrounded by towering mountains and gorgeous views, …
The Colca Canyon is located near Arequipa, Peru and is a major draw for anyone visiting the area. It’s one of the deepest canyons in the world (nearly twice the depth of the United States’ Grand Canyon) and is also famous for its nearby condors. While plenty of visitors will just visit the Colca Canyon …
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 …
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 …
Sucre is Bolivia’s White City and while many travelers enjoy their time spent in the city itself, there’s a lot to do in the surrounding areas. If you like hiking, there’s no shortage of hikes and trails you can do, from day hikes to multi day treks. I signed up for a tour that included …
