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 strong family values we…
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…
Mirador las Torres: Torres del Paine’s Famous View
Enormous granite towers jut upward from a bright teal lake. People travel from all over the world to stand at Mirador las Torres and take in this famous view. If…
A Day in the Botanical Gardens of Santa Cruz, Bolivia
It was Valentine’s Day, and walking through the botanical gardens of Santa Cruz was the perfect way to spend it. Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies close to the Amazon…
Horseshoe Bend: An Iconic Southwest View
The area around Page, Arizona and Lake Powell are packed with incredible desert views, and Horseshoe Bend is definitely one of the most iconic. Hiking there is easy, it sits…
Los Frailes Beach: Hiking to the Most Beautiful Beach in Ecuador
Los Frailes Beach is located just outside of Puerto López on Ecuador’s southern coast. It is often said to be the most beautiful beach in the country. Turquoise waters rise…
Coroico Cascadas: Chasing Waterfalls in Bolivia’s Jungles
We woke up to a heavy rain, but it didn’t deter our mission to find the Coroico Cascadas. There was very little certainty on how to find the three waterfalls.…