Santiago is one of those places you don’t hear much about; often people who travel to Chile spend just a couple of days in the capital before heading to other destinations around the country. However, there are many things to do in Santiago; and one that you shouldn’t miss is visiting its markets. Now, some [...]
When one arrives to Pucón on a clear day, it’s impossible to miss the sight of the perfectly coned Villarrica volcano towering over the town, which is located some 780 kilometers (484 miles) south of Santiago. The Villarrica volcano is one of Chile’s most active volcanoes and it’s one of only five volcanoes in the [...]
The first time one comes across Tinku, a folkloric dance from Bolivia, it’s impossible not to be mesmerized by the colorful outfits, the thundering music, and the lively dancing. It all combines to create an unforgettable and moving experience, so it’s shocking to find out that this fun dance has some very bloody roots. The [...]
After enjoying for a few days the beauty of Los Glaciares National Park in El Chaltén, I must admit that I didn’t want to leave. However, it was time to continue with my trip in Argentina and to move on to the next location in my itinerary: Bariloche, a small city located on the shore [...]
After witnessing the impressive Perito Moreno glacier, I headed deeper into the Patagonian wilderness to the small town of El Chaltén; a tiny village within Los Glaciares National Park which is known as the trekking capital of Argentina. Since the start of my trip to Argentina, I had heard many good things about this area [...]
The Perito Moreno glacier, one of the most impressive sites in Argentina’s Patagonia, is located within the limits of Los Glaciares National Park; which lies some 78 km (48 miles) away from the town of El Calafate. The glacier is considered as one of the top sites to visit in any trip to Argentina. The [...]
Many first time visitors to South-America choose Peru, and rightly so – the combination of probably the continent’s finest food, the abundance of history and culture, and the extremely diverse landscapes found in coastal, desert, jungle and Andean regions are hard to resist. Here is an attempt to provide a list of the “top-10 Peru [...]
The trek to Ciudad Perdida (which means “Lost City” in Spanish) is one of the best hiking experiences Colombia has to offer to adventure seekers, making it a “must” for active travelers on their Colombia vacations. The ruins are located in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and it takes about 2-3 [...]
After much speculation about the health of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez Frías, the news that he had passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer shook the population of Venezuela and left the rest of the world wondering about what it all means for the political landscape of the region. Just like during his presidency, [...]
Join us in the celebration of National Women’s Day and the recognition of the struggles and triumphs of women around the world. This article highlights a few local women our travelers were lucky enough to encounter on their adventures through Peru. Discover some of Peru’s most popular destinations, their beautiful landscapes, and the beautiful people [...]
