Top 10 Destinations in Latin America
A list of the top 10 destinations in Latin America for 2015, including a mix of big cities and small towns set amongst epic landscapes.
A list of the top 10 destinations in Latin America for 2015, including a mix of big cities and small towns set amongst epic landscapes.
Ryan tells us his 5 tips for traveling in Perú after experiencing high altitude, shy people, terrible Wi-Fi, food poisoning, and an underestimated budget.
Ryan tries to relive his snowboarding days in the Sierra Nevada by sandboarding in Huacachina, an oasis town in southern Peru popular with tourists.
Ryan makes tough choices in picking his favorite Peruvian dishes after eating everything from alpaca to arroz con pollo and the always popular ceviche.
Dave makes the most of his night in La Paz, Bolivia, by visiting a scenic viewpoint, San Pedro prison, and the Witches’ Market.
In Ryan’s first post for Go Backpacking, he goes hiking in Colca Canyon, Peru’s 13,650-foot deep canyon outside of Arequipa.
Bolivia’s Santa Cruz de la Sierra (aka Santa Cruz) is organized in concentric rings, with the historic center located smack dab in the middle.
The constitutional capital of Bolivia is Sucre, though the power of government has shifted to La Paz, which most people consider the capital.
Bolivia’s Cerro Rico is the scene of silver mine tours in Potosí, the world’s highest city. Here, it’s still possible to take a tour inside active mines.
After spending three days traveling overland from San Pedro de Atacama, Dave arrives in Uyuni and plots his escape to Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
A collection of stunning photos showing the landscape of Bolivia, including colorful lagoons, snow-capped volcanoes, and salt flats.
Dave spends his third day of the Salar de Uyuni trip discovering the world’s largest salt flat, taking funny photos, and playing in a train cemetery.
Dave’s second day of the Salar de Uyuni tour in Bolivia includes visits to the Siloli Desert, Stone Tree, three lakes, Volcán Ollagüe and a salt hotel.
The incredible high-altitude lagoons and landscapes on day one of a three day tour from San Pedro de Atacama through the Bolivian Altiplano to Uyuni.
Tips for how to enjoy the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, based on Dave’s experience in Paris for the France-Brazil final in 1998.
Dave shares his tips about how to book a last minute trip from San Pedro de Atacama to the Bolivian salt flats, including cost and safety concerns.
Downtown Rio de Janeiro features a high concentration of attractions, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Colombo Cafe.
Pista Cláudio Coutinho is a 1.2 km oceanside pedestrian pathway offering great views of the Atlantic Ocean, Sugar Loaf and Vermelha Beach.
Rio de Janeiro has something so different from other cities. It attracts travelers from all over the world, and makes them never want to leave.
The top 5 things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil including the beaches, Sugar Loaf, the Selarón Steps, and visiting the Christ the Redeemer statue.