Category: South America
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Full guide to Copacabana, Isla del Sol and Lake Titicaca
Copacabana is a charming little town overlooking Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Isla del Sol in right in the middle of the lake, at a 1:30 boat ride distance and is said to be the mystical birthplace of the Inca civilisation and the place where the sun was born.
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Quick guide to Samaipata
Samaipata is a cosmopolitan little town in central Bolivia. Its population includes people from more than 30 nationalities that moved here to enjoy a quiet life and the vibe feels hippie, artistic and bohemian. It’s also one of the gateways to the dense Amboro National Park – a mix of Andean, Amazonian and Chalco landscapes.…
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What to eat when travelling in Argentina
Argentina’s food scene is for meat lovers. Delicious tender steaks at a fraction of the usual cost are the main attraction. But that is not all there is. Here is a list of the treats you need to try when travelling to Argentina:
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A full guide to La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz is most times just a quick-stop for travelers in Bolivia. As we had an outbound flight to South Korea we ended-up staying in La Paz for more days than we would normally had planned. The days ended-up flying by through street food tasting, people watching, cable car riding and coffee sipping. What to…
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What to do in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
San Pedro de Atacama ir tour land. Strolling down the Main Street – Caracoles – each door is a different tour operator selling trips to the surrounding sites. Most of the tours in San Pedro de Atacama are basically offering transport, as the sights themselves you can enjoy on your own. To justify the cost…
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Our experience on the Salar de Uyuni Tour from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni – 3D2N
The Salar the Uyuni tour is one of the highlights of a South America trip. Not only the Salar itself, but all the different landscapes you get to visit on your way to/from the Salar. The multi-day tour is an incredible experience not be missed.
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A guide to eating sandwiches in Chile
First thing we need to get out of our chest: most Chileans eat sandwiches with knife and fork. Crazy right? We thought so, but there is a good reason for it – their sandwiches are massive! Don’t worry, when you are more than half way through it you should be able to pick it up.…
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A short guide to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
Most people visit Valparaíso on a day-tour from Santiago de Chile. We decided to give it a be more time and spend 2 (almost 3) days there, and here is what we think you should see and eat in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. What to do in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar The street…
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A complete guide for Santiago de Chile in 2 days
Santiago is young, vibrant, noisy and hip. Within walking distance, you find yourself on streets filled with hipster coffee shops, and 5 minutes later in a chaotic typical south american food market. Just choose whatever you like the most! Or like us wander through both.
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A full guide to Patagonia: Argentina and Chile
We travelled between the Argentinian and the Chilean Patagonias, chasing hikes, views and comforting post-effort beer. For adventure seekers and avid hikers, Patagonia feels like disneyland. The views on the treks are actually addictive – its hard to turn your back and hike away. This is our detailed guide on the destinations we got to…
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Buenos Aires: what to do and eat in 5 days
If you were dropped on one random street in the centre of Buenos Aires, you wouldn’t guess you were in South America. The resemblance to European cities is very clear. The city is relatively “new”, and you can tell that by the architecture, the way green spaces are incorporated into the city and the easiness…
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Iguazu Falls: how to visit from both Argentina and Brazil
Visiting the Iguazu Falls is one of the highlights of both Brazil and Argentina travel itineraries – and rightly so! One of the 7 new wonders of nature, tucked into a three-country border, it is worth the travel. If you have the opportunity, visiting from both the Argentinan and the Brazilian sides is very interesting…
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