Practical destination guides with planning, transport, culture, safety and route details.
MACHU PICCHU TRAVEL GUIDE: HOW TO GET THERE, HOW TO BUY TICKETS, PRICES AND ROUTES Machu Picchu is one of the most special stops on a trip to Peru. Hidden among the Andes Mountains, clouds and steep valleys, this ancient Inca city is not just the classic view we see in photos. Reaching it requires … Read more
Cusco is one of the most impressive cities in Peru. It is a place that stays in your memory not only with its beautiful streets, stone buildings and colonial squares, but also with its Inca past, Andean culture, high altitude and living city atmosphere. For those planning a trip to Peru, Cusco is often an … Read more
Copacabana is one of the most meaningful stops in Bolivia for travelers moving overland between Peru and Bolivia. At first, it may look like a small lakeside town, but it carries many layers: Lake Titicaca, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana, Cerro Calvario, boats to Isla del Sol, Andean culture, border life and a … Read more
La Paz is one of the most intense, surprising and unforgettable cities in Bolivia. It is not an easy city in the classic sense. There is traffic, altitude, steep streets, markets, noise, crowds and a rhythm that can feel overwhelming at first. But that is exactly what makes La Paz so powerful. The city sits … Read more
The Uyuni – Potosí route brings together two of Bolivia’s most powerful faces in one journey. On one side, there is the endless white landscape of the Salar de Uyuni, where the ground seems to merge with the sky. On the other, there is Potosí, a city shaped by the shadow of Cerro Rico and … Read more
Paraguay is one of those countries that is often left out of classic South America itineraries. It does not appear as prominently as Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia or Chile, and it is not usually represented by a single world-famous icon like Machu Picchu, Patagonia or the Salar de Uyuni. But that is exactly where its … Read more
Sucre is one of the most elegant cities in Bolivia. Its white colonial buildings, orderly streets, quiet squares and historic atmosphere make it a special stop on any South America route. When people think of Bolivia, they often imagine the high intensity of La Paz, the endless white landscape of Uyuni or the harsh beauty … Read more
When people think of Patagonia, they often imagine El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Ushuaia or Torres del Paine. But Argentine Patagonia also has a quieter, more local and slower side: the route through Esquel, Trevelin and El Bolsón. This region shows that Patagonia is not only about dramatic landscapes, but also about small towns, historic … Read more
Bariloche is one of the most popular and impressive cities in Argentine Patagonia. Its full name is San Carlos de Bariloche, and it sits on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, surrounded by mountains, forests and Andean landscapes. For many travelers, Bariloche is one of the strongest gateways into Patagonia. The city has two very … Read more
