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 …
Salta sits in the northwest corner of Argentina and is surrounded by mountains and unique landscapes. Of course, you could visit and just spend time in the city, but I don’t think it’s right to visit Salta without taking at least one trip to the surrounding area. There’s a lot to see in Salta Province …
If you look at any list of the top things to do in Buenos Aires, one thing that always seems to come up is the Recoleta Cemetery. That might make you do a double take since most people don’t have a habit of visiting cemeteries during their travels, but I can assure you that Recoleta …
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). …
Colonia is Uruguay’s oldest city and it’s a popular addition to so many itineraries. It sits on the river, so there’s a nice coast line, but as the oldest city in Uruguay, it’s also got a cute historic Old Town. This Old Town is what draws so many of Colonia’s visitors and as you stroll …
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. It’s also the country’s most populous city with more than one million people calling Montevideo home. For tourists, one day in Montevideo means there’s enough time to wander the Old Town before strolling up along river toward Parque Rodo. It’s just enough time to get you a brief overview …
Cabo Polonio is one of the more unique places I’ve visited. It’s an off grid community, meaning that all of the electricity, hot water, and amenities (not that there are many amenities) are provided by generators or brought in from the outside. It’s a bit of an adventure to get here, but in my opinion, …
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 …
The Tatacoa Desert was one of the things I was most excited for when I planned my trip to Colombia. The scenery looked stunning in photographs and I’m happy to report that in person, it was just as incredible. It takes a bit of effort to get out to the Tatacoa Desert, but your reward …
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 …
