10 Day Chile Itinerary: From the Atacama Desert to Patagonia
Chile stretches over 2,600 miles across South America, from the otherworldly sand dunes of the Atacama Desert in the north to the stunning fjords of Patagonia in the south. There’s a LOT to see and do in this dynamic country, but you can pack in a ton of adventures, even if you just have a short period of time. Here’s the ultimate 10 day Chile itinerary to make the most of your time in this beautiful corner of our planet.
12 Incredible Day Trips from Cusco, Peru
Cusco is a bustling city, nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, that’s a unique mix of Spanish colonial architecture and rich Inca history. While Cusco is worth exploring in and of itself, most visitors spend a lot of their time in this area outside of the city, experiencing all that the surrounding Sacred Valley and the Andes Mountains have to offer. If you want to dive into this colorful region for yourself, here’s 12 incredible day trips from Cusco to consider adding to your Peru itinerary.
10 day Peru Itinerary: From the Andes Mountains to the Amazon
Peru is a beautiful country, full of a colorful culture, a rich history, and some of the most stunning landscapes on the planet. There’s a LOT to do in Peru, but, luckily, you can pack in a lot of adventures, even if you just have a short period of time. Here’s the ultimate 10 day Peru itinerary to make the most of your time in this dynamic country.
16 Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu, Peru’s Wonder of the World
Machu Picchu, found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and draws more than 1.5 million visitors per year. This ancient city is one of the most well-preserved Inca cities, with temples, agricultural terraces, and over 150 buildings, and now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But Machu Picchu isn’t someplace that you can just drive up to—you definitely have to do some planning to get to this remote and mysterious place. Here’s 16 tips for visiting Machu Picchu to help you make the most of your visit, from what kind of tickets you need to buy to what you wear to Peru’s Wonder of the World.
Visiting Valle de la Luna in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
The tiny town of San Pedro de Atacama is the main gateway to the Atacama Desert, which is one of the most popular attractions in all of Chile. While the Atacama Desert sprawls for over 40,000 square miles, one of the most popular destinations, Valle de la Luna, is found right outside of San Pedro de Atacama. Valle de la Luna has a lot to offer, from otherworldly rock formations and towering sand dunes to abandoned salt mines and some of the best sunsets in South America. So if you want to include this incredible spot on your Atacama Desert itinerary, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Valle de la Luna, one of the most beautiful natural reserves in Chile.
Visiting Lagunas Miscanti and Miñiques in the Atacama Desert: Everything You Need to Know
The Atacama Desert is one of the most popular destinations in Chile—and for good reason! This beautiful region—which has lots of impressive titles, like the driest non-polar desert and one of the oldest deserts on the planet—has a lot of incredible places to explore, including Lagunas Miscanti and Miñiques. These lakes are renowned for their natural beauty, thanks to their dark blue waters and the neighboring volcanoes, and, more importantly, the abundant wildlife that hangs out on its shores. If you want to add these lakes to your Atacama Desert itinerary, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Lagunas Miscanti and Miñiques, including how to get there and some tips to make the most of your visit.
Piedras Rojas near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile: Everything You Need to Know
San Pedro de Atacama is largely considered the basecamp to explore the beautiful Atacama Desert of Chile, which is bursting at the seams with colorful geysers, hot springs, and mountains. One of the most popular things to do here is to visit Piedras Rojas, a series of rounded red stones along the base of a salt lagoon and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. If you want to explore Piedras Rojas from San Pedro de Atacama, here’s everything you need to know about planning your visit, from how to get there to how to dress (it’s probably not what you’d expect!).
17 Incredible Things to do in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
If you’re exploring Chile, the otherworldly Atacama Desert is probably at the top of your bucket list. The best place to base yourself to explore the world’s driest non-polar desert, which sprawls over 40,000 square miles in northern Chile, is the small town of San Pedro de Atacama. Given Atacama’s massive footprint, it can be hard to know exactly how to spend your time exploring this vast and mysterious place. My husband, Justin, and I spent over a week exploring the driest non-polar desert and discovered all of the best things to do in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Hostal las Olas in Copabana, Bolivia: An Honest and Unbiased Review
Copacabana, located in northwestern Bolivia, is a small, sleepy town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. It’s best known as a jumping off point to explore Isla del Sol, which is believed to be the birthplace of the Inca civilization. But Copacabana also has something else that’s very unique in its footprint—Hostal las Olas, a colorful property that’s bursting at the seams with whimsy and looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale. If you’re interested in staying in this unique hotel, here’s my honest and unbiased review after staying at Hostal las Olas (and paying for it out of my own pockets), one of the most unique properties in South America.
Visiting Copacabana, Bolivia: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re traveling through Peru and Bolivia, there’s a good chance you’ll be stopping in Copacabana, Bolivia, a small town on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the largest navigable lake in South America. This sleepy, little town has a lot of charm—but what’s there to do and see here? My husband, Justin, and I spent a week in Copacabana, Bolivia and are breaking down everything you need to know to enjoy your time here.