The ULTIMATE 7 Day Bolivia Itinerary: From Lake Titicaca to the Uyuni Salt Flats
After traveling to eight countries in South America over the course of seven months, I can confidently say that Bolivia was my favorite country on this incredible continent, with unique cultural traditions, warm people, and totally out-of-this-world landscapes. While Bolivia isn’t the most massive country, there’s a TON of cool stuff to do here—you could easily spend months exploring this dynamic and beautiful country. But, if you only have a week in this incredible place, we’ve crafted the perfect Bolivia itinerary to squeeze in seeing the best the country has to offer.
14 Incredible Things to do in La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia is a unique city where old meets new, with a quirky mix of shiny skyscrapers, witches’ markets, and colorful murals. And, as the biggest city in the country, there are tons of incredible places, restaurants, parks, and more to explore. Here are 14 incredible things to do in La Paz, Bolivia, one of the most dynamic cities in South America.
Seeing Cholita Wrestling in La Paz, Bolivia: Everything You Need to Know
La Paz, Bolivia is a city of contrasts—where witches sell potions next to shiny skyscrapers and grandmothers, wearing distinctive Bolivian clothing, sit in aerial tramways that zoom through the sky. One of the most famous activities in the city is a perfect example of all of these juxtapositions—the weekly Cholita Wrestling show, where Indigenous women, wearing traditional cholita outfits, face off and throw each other around the ring. If you want to experience this unique show for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about seeing Cholita Wrestling in La Paz, Bolivia.
21 Awesome Things to do in Uyuni, Bolivia
The most popular destination in the colorful country of Bolivia is the Uyuni Salt Flats (or Salar de Uyuni), which also hold a bunch of impressive titles, including being the flattest place AND the largest salt flat on the planet (you can actually see them from space!). As you might expect, these salt flats are quite remote, with only a handful of tiny towns sprinkled throughout this region. Accordingly, most travelers base themselves in Uyuni, a small city in southern Bolivia. If you want to explore the salt flats and the surrounding otherworldly landscape for yourself, here are 21 awesome things to do in Uyuni, Bolivia.
Martillo Island: What You Need to Know About Seeing Penguins in Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia, Argentina is known for being the southernmost town on the planet and for the dramatic scenery of Tierra del Fuego—but did you know that you can also actually see penguins here? Martillo Island, located near Ushuaia, is home to multiple species of penguins during the austral summer, who flock to this island to breed and raise their chicks. So if you want to see these feathered cuties for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Martillo Island, the only place to see penguins in Ushuaia.
The ULTIMATE 3 day Atacama Desert Itinerary
The Atacama Desert is one of the most popular destinations in Chile, offering steamy hot springs, technicolor salt lagoons, and otherworldly scenery. There are tons of things to do in this unreal corner of the planet—so much so that it can actually be challenging to figure out what to do and see here if you have a short period of time. My husband, Justin, and I spent a week exploring this area of Chile and have put together the perfect 3 day Atacama Desert itinerary, with ideas if you have more or less time here.
The ULTIMATE 10 day Argentina Itinerary: From Iguazu Falls to Patagonia
Argentina is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with beautiful cities, massive waterfalls, and some of the most stunning mountainscapes on the planet. It’s also a MASSIVE country, sprawling over one million square miles, so if you have just a short time here, it can be hard to know where to spend your time. My husband, Justin, and I spent two months exploring Argentina (and are headed back in short order!) and have gotten the opportunity to see some of the most incredible places this country has to offer. We’ve put together the perfect 10 day Argentina itinerary for you to pack in as many adventures as possible in this epic corner of the planet.
8 Awesome Things to do in Aguas Calientes, Peru
The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu is not only the most visited attraction in all of Peru, but also in all of South America. To visit the ancient citadel, travelers are required to first reach the tiny town of Aguas Calientes, located at the base of Machu Picchu mountain. Accordingly, many visitors spend a ... Read more
Visiting Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache, the Most Beautiful Salt Lagoons in Chile
The Atacama Desert is one of the most spectacularly beautiful places in South America, with snow capped volcanoes, colorful rock formations, and technicolor salt pools. Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache, outside of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, are some of the most popular salt pools in the Atacama Desert—and for good reason! Some of the pools here are otherworldly shades of turquoise, with jaw-dropping views of the surrounding Atacama Desert, plus, you can even swim in some of the lagoons! If you want to experience these unique natural features for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache, some of the most gorgeous natural pools in Chile.
Machu Picchu Circuits: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing Tickets for Peru’s Wonder of the World
Up until a few years ago, you could simply purchase entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, which is renowned as being one of the best preserved ancient Inca cities on the planet, and wander around almost all of the site without restriction. However, between restrictions imposed during COVID and to protect the site against the negative impacts of overtourism, you are now required to purchase a ticket to a specific “circuit” to Machu Picchu, which is a designated route that only provides access to certain areas of the site. Sounds confusing? It honestly kind of is. Not to worry, though—here’s everything you need to know about Machu Picchu circuits before purchasing your ticket to Peru’s Wonder of the World.