South America

Our love affair with South America started way back in 2006 on the epic Inca Trail in Peru. More than a decade on, Latin America continues to seduce us with its spectacularly diverse nature, exceptional wildlife experiences, fascinating histories and cultures, and divine food and wine.

Our travels through this captivating continent have taken us from the steamy Caribbean shores of Colombia in the north, through Ecuador and the Galapagos, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

Between those two points, we’ve experienced otherworldly high-altitude deserts, mesmerising snow-capped mountains, expansive rainforests, wild and remote islands, thundering waterfalls, vibrant cities, quaint historic villages, extraordinary ancient sites, and so much more. Visit just once and you’ll be hooked, too.

Posts from South America

A lone yellow leafed tree stands out against a lake backdrop on the Route of the Seven Lakes.
Dan

Route of the Seven Lakes: The Ultimate One-Day Patagonia Road Trip

In the far north of Argentine Patagonia, the famous Ruta de los Siete Lagos – or Route of the Seven Lakes – traces a winding path through an epic landscape of sweeping, multi-hued forests, towering peaks and serene lakes. This landscape is a seventh heaven for the outdoor adventurer, but …

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Incredible views from Cerro Campanario make this hike one of the best things to do in Bariloche.
Dan

10 Awesome Things To Do In Bariloche Argentina

Whether you have a week or just a couple of days to discover the natural beauty and unique character of Argentina’s spectacular Lakes District, here are our top recommendations for the best things to do in Bariloche. With its commanding position overlooking the waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi, and the …

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Dan looks out over Frances Valley in Torres del Paine National Park while Hiking the W Trek in Patagonia.
Dan

Hiking The W Trek In Patagonia: A Self-Guided Itinerary [2024]

You can choose your own adventure when it comes to trekking in Chile, but if you like to plan ahead, here’s our tried-and-tested 5 day/4 night, east-to-west, self-guided itinerary for hiking the W Trek Patagonia. Last updated on 26 March 2024 by Dan Torres del Paine National Park is a …

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Epic Adventures - Mist drifts around mountaintop Macchu Picchu ruins.
Dan

21 Epic Adventures Around The World

In this post, we’ve rounded up a collection of our favourite epic adventures around the world – 21 awesome travel goals for your bucket list. We certainly didn’t anticipate, as we cheerfully booked flights and a hire car for an interstate road trip in late 2019, that less than four …

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Dan

The Ultimate 6-Day Easter Island Itinerary

Easter Island is one of the world’s most remote and mysterious places, a tiny isle in the Pacific with a big story. Get ready for some unforgettable outdoor adventure and Rapanui culture with our 6-Day Easter Island itinerary. Your first encounter with a moai, the enigmatic stone sentinels of Easter Island, …

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Dan

10 Of The Best Things To Do In Bogotá

Planning to visit Bogotá? Want to know what to do and see in Colombia’s capital? Here are our recommendations for 10 of the best things to do in Bogotá for a taste of the city’s vibrant culture, history and food.

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Dan & John

Jungle Adventures On An Ecuador Amazon Rainforest Trip

The Amazon rainforest of Ecuador is a relatively small patch of the vast jungle that stretches across no less than nine countries of South America. Ecuador is, however, one of the more accessible jump-off points for an unforgettable journey into one of the most biologically diverse regions on the planet. …

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Colombian Food Guide
Dan

The Hungry Traveller’s Guide to Colombian Food

What’s the first country that pops into your head when you hear the words, ‘great international cuisine’? Italy? Vietnam? Turkey? Chances are it wasn’t Colombia, was it? That’s about to change. Moving on from more than half a century of internal strife and a reputation that kept visitors away, Colombia …

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Dan & John

20 Cool Things To Do In Santiago

Santiago de Chile is a gateway hub for South America and yet for many people, Chile’s capital is often just a transit to somewhere else. With our list of 20 cool things to do in Santiago, we’re on a mission to prove why this vibrant city is much more than …

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