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Home » South America

Ultimate South America Travel Guide

South America is filled with wonder and a sense of adventure.  Whether it’s following in the path of the Incas, the southern frontier of Patagonia and its jagged peaks, sultry night life of Rio, or the verdant rainforests that knows no borders, it’s easy to fall in love with this continent.

This South America Travel Guide covers a variety of epic adventures that you have to do.  The travel guides and itineraries will help you prepare and plan a trip to here using our own personal experiences.

10 Of The Best Tourist Attractions In Ecuador

Ecuador
Small but mighty, Ecuador has a lot to offer. Discover stunning landscapes, sweeping beaches, and of course the Andes,...
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The Ultimate Guide To The Best Things To Do In Chile: What To See, Do And Eat!

Chile
From kayaking crystal blue, glacial waters, to hiking up and down the side of an active volcano, to stargazing...
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2 Week Peru Itinerary – Inca Trail And Amazon Jungle

Peru
Spotting macaws early in the morning, meeting local families, wandering ancient ruins, or exploring the depths of the jungle, Peru's...
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8 Great Cities Everyone Should Visit Before They Die

USA
Between the culture, history, architecture and skyscrapers, and let's not forget the delicious food, these 8 cities are a...
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1 Month Chile Itinerary

Chile
Spanning the extreme ends of this beautiful South American nation, we’ve put together a spectacular 1 month Chile itinerary...
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9 Day Easter Island Itinerary – Moai Magic and More

Chile
In this 9 day Easter Island, we set the record straight on the best way to do it, navigating...
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Guide to Car Rentals on Easter Island

Chile
There’s nothing like the being able to explore a new island like Easter Island on your own with a...
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22 of the Best Things To Do on Easter Island

Chile
The stoic moai of Easter Island have captured the imagination of many but few have been lucky enough to...
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Comprehensive Guide to Visiting Easter Island

Chile
Easter Island is a place of imagination, wonder, and mystery. With over 800 megalith statues scattered all over the...
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Guide for How To Get To Easter Island

Chile
With their enigmatic stone heads captivating the imagination, the moai have been a symbol of unexplainable wonders from a...
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San Pedro de Atacama Travel Guide in Chile

Chile
The high altitude desert of Atacama is truly one of a kind. It’s an extreme landscape featuring salt flats,...
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6 Day San Pedro de Atacama Itinerary With A Car Rental

Chile
The high desert in northern Chile is one of the most unique places in the world. At the center...
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Hotel Las Torres Review – Ultimate All-Inclusive Experience in Patagonia

Chile
Hands down, the most iconic property within Torres del Paine National Park is easily Hotel Las Torres. It’s a...
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Chile Nativo Riverside Camp Review in Patagonia

Chile
Chile Nativo is one of the most respected tour operators in Patagonia and Torres del Paine. They offer unique...
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Patagonia and Torres del Paine Travel Guide in Chile

Chile
When you’re thinking about Patagonia, you’re really thinking about Torres del Paine National Park. Its masterpiece are the three...
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Epic Patagonia Itinerary – 10 Days in Torres del Paine without Hiking the W Trek

Chile
When you think about epic adventure destinations around the world, Patagonia and more specifically, Torres del Paine National Park...
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9 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Do The W Trek in Torres Del Paine

Chile
We get it, the fear of missing out, or FOMO for short, is massive. When you do your research...
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Patagonia Packing List – Detailed Guide With Essentials and Tips

Chile
Patagonia is one of those trips that many travelers have on their bucket list. It has the allure of...
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Where To Stay In Bogota – A Neighborhood Guide

Colombia
Full of fashion, history, and culture, Bogota is a Latin American capital city that should rise to the top...
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Is the Huayna Picchu Hike Worth It?

Peru
You’ve just completed a gruelling 3 day Inca Trail hike, it’s early morning, you’ve just finished taking a bunch...
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How To Pick Which Machu Picchu Hike To Do

Peru
You’ve decided you want to see the legendary Machu Picchu.  You know want to do some sort of hike...
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Ultimate Inca Trail To Machu Picchu Hike Guide – An Alpaca Expeditions Trek Review

Peru
So you’ve decided you want to hike the Inca Trail and see Machu Picchu.  You’re excited as heck and...
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9 Surprising Things I Learned About Hiking The Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

Peru
This blog post was created in partnership with World Expeditions however all opinions and experiences are my own. Machu...
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Peru Amazon Jungle – A Visual Journey

Peru
The Inca Trail is a feast for the eyes with hardship, elation, and a history lesson all rolled into...
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