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 …
Potosí, Bolivia was once one of the richest cities in the world thanks to the silver mine in the nearby Cerro de Potosí. This mine has been active since colonial times, back when slaves worked the mines for the Spanish rulers. As the silver was extracted, it was minted into coins and shipped outside of …
Southern Bolivia is home to the famous Uyuni Salt Flats, but there’s so much more to see here than just the incredible salt flats. As you cross the border from Chile into Bolivia, you’ll soon find yourself passing picturesque lagoons, flamingo colonies, jaw dropping rock formations, and even towering cacti. Plus, there’s a seemingly endless …
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 …
Geysers, flamingos, colored mountains, llamas, and salt lagoons are just the start of what you can see in San Pedro de Atacama. Located in northern Chile, this town is a hub of tourism in the Atacama Desert, with tour agencies lining the streets waiting to take tourists to all of the incredible sights in the …
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 …
