Tortuguero: The Amazon of Costa Rica
By Cecilia Markley·
If you’ve always wanted to see the Amazon rainforest, with its wealth of biodiversity and famous Amazon River, but can’t make the difficult journey to get there
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Experience the rhythm of salsa in Colombia, trek through the lost city of Machu Picchu, or witness the thundering power of Iguazu Falls. South America beckons with its raw natural beauty, vibrant cultures, and adventures that will take your breath away.
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4 Reasons Chile Keeps Pulling Me Back
By Cheryl Haynes·
When I first arrived in Santiago, Chile, I landed without a checklist, without a plan, without knowing how long I’d stay—or if I’d stay at all. And those first
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I Didn’t Expect This: Why Bolivia’s Optical-Illusion Salt Flats of Uyuni Are a Must-Visit
By Elizabeth Lavis·
I went to Bolivia to trek the Isla del Sol and Huayna Potosí, but once I arrived in La Paz, all I heard was talk of the famous snowy Salar de Uyuni. Bolivia’s m
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Here Are Which Central American Countries Are Actually Backpacker Budget Friendly (And Which Are Not)
By Cecilia Markley·
Central and South America are typically ranked right above Southeast and South Asia on lists of most affordable regions of the world to travel. But not all coun
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I Almost Skipped It: Why You Should Visit the Ultra-Colorful Colombian Town of Guatapé
By Elizabeth Lavis·
During my four months in Medellín, I had many places to tick off. I explored the city on foot, took the Metrocable to Parque Arví, and traveled to Jardín, Salen
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A Lot to Do Along Costa Rica’s Interamericana Highway 1
By Roberta Bianchi·
If you spend any real amount of time traveling through Costa Rica, chances are you’ll find yourself driving the Interamericana Highway 1 more often than expecte
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5 South America Travel Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)
By Paul Mulligan·
South America has a way of pulling you in with bucket-list landscapes, vibrant cultures, and prices that seem like a bargain, until a few small missteps quietly
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This City in Guatemala Will Take You off the ‘Gringo Trail’ and Immerse You in Indigenous Culture
By Cecilia Markley·
Guatemala is a country with so much to offer, from stunning nature like Lake Atitlán, Semuc Champey and Acatenango Volcano, to ancient Mayan ruins like the famo
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Visiting Lake Titicaca’s Logic-Defying Floating Islands
By Elizabeth Lavis·
On my first visit to Peru, there was only one destination on my mind: Cusco and the high-altitude, intense Inca Trail trek that would lead me from the capital o
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A Hidden Gem Near Santiago, Chile: Hiking Cerro Abanico
By Cheryl Haynes·
The mountains surrounding Santiago, Chile, are a hiker’s paradise. I’ve been hiking multiple times a month for over a year now, and it baffles me that there are
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A Tourist’s Guide to Santiago’s Distinct Neighborhoods
By Cheryl Haynes·
When I first arrived in Santiago, Chile, I felt entirely overwhelmed by the size and sprawl of the metropolitan region. I’d decided to stay near the city center
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Here’s What I Did During My 3 Days on Ometepe Island in Nicaragua
By Cecilia Markley·
Nicaragua is called the land of lakes and volcanoes for good reason. Nowhere in the country better demonstrates that than Ometepe Island. Plopped in the middle
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How to Spend a Perfect Summer Weekend in Santiago, Chile
By Cheryl Haynes·
Summers in Santiago run from December through February, and they are hot, hot, hot! But if you don’t mind a little sweat, you can venture out and have yourself
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Hiking Acatenango and Fuego Volcanoes: This Two-Day Hike Is Challenging but Rewarding
By Cecilia Markley·
Guatemala has the most volcanoes of any Central American country. Acatenango and Fuego are two of its most famous. Located just outside the southern Guatemalan
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Is Chile Safe? What Travelers Need to Know About Crime & Safety
By Cheryl Haynes·
I’m not normally one to pay much attention to a country's safety ratings before venturing out. And when I arrived in Chile, I hadn’t done much research about cr
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A Luxury Beach Retreat in Tunquén, Chile
By Cheryl Haynes·
Most tourists in Santiago, Chile, are just passing through on their way to Patagonia or Torres del Paine in the south. But as I’ve come to see for myself, there
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What to Eat in Chile: My Personal Favorites
By Cheryl Haynes·
After arriving in Santiago, Chile, and getting over my fear of speaking broken Spanish, I started a long journey of discovering the wide variety of Chilean dish
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What It’s Like to Climb Aconcagua, Rooftop of the Americas
By Cheryl Haynes·
I situate my goggles snuggly over my eyes before unzipping the outer layer of our tent, and I brace myself for the icy wind. We’ve been snowed in all day, and t
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Hornopirén, Chile: Rainforest Trails & Southern Hospitality
By Cheryl Haynes·
After a long day of flying south from Santiago to Puerto Montt, driving our rental car, riding a ferry, and getting slightly lost on the sleepy streets of Horno
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A Day Trip to Valparaíso, Chile (+ Surprise Ending)
By Cheryl Haynes·
I’m in the passenger seat with a fresh coffee and a little cup of Greek yogurt topped with berries from a cafe in Providencia (a section of Santiago, Chile), an
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