Goblin Valley State Park: A Visitor’s Guide
Goblin Valley is something out of this world. Picture vibrant hoodoos tucked among desert cliffs with snowcapped mountains visible in the distance. Funky silhouettes and shadows cast by the strange…
Amboró National Park: Giant Fern Excursion
The Amazon Rainforest holds an unimaginable amount of wildlife and beautiful scenery, and people travel from near and far to get a glimpse of it. When people think of the…
Torres del Paine Day Tour: Driving Through the Park
Torres del Paine is a must-visit destination in Chile because it has so much to offer to any traveler, whether you're an avid hiker, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, or even a…
Five Things to Do in Cochabamba
Updated in July 2024 For those visiting Bolivia, Cochabamba is typically not on the itinerary. Though we were only in the city for a short amount of time, we found…
Parque de la Familia in Cochabamba: Aguas Danzantes Show
As the sun drops lower in the sky, families gather at Parque de la Familia in Cochabamba to spend an evening together. We really admire the value placed on spending…
The Toadstools: Hiking Among Hoodoos
The Toadstools may be a roadside attraction, but a short walk to the wild hoodoos through otherworldly desert landscape seems to transport you to another planet. These unique formations sit…
Visiting Cristo de la Concordia in Cochabamba, Bolivia
In many South American cities, you may see a white Cristo, or Christ, statue perched high up on a hill. Cristo de la Concordia is the second largest statue of…
Carnival in Bolivia: Our Celebration Experience
We’ll start off by saying that Carnival in Bolivia was like nothing we had imagined. We weren’t really sure what to expect, but it wasn’t quite like the pictures we…
5 Things to do in Montañita, Ecuador
Montañita has become a superb hub for backpackers and other travelers who are looking for a lively place to spend time on the coast. People flock to this Ecuadorian town…
Puerto López: A Guide to Ecuador’s Quiet Fishing Town
Puerto López is a fishing town that sits on Ecuador’s southern coast. It is considerably quieter than the neighboring town of Montañita and is a convenient place to be to…