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 came to admire the strong family values…
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…
A Day in the Botanical Gardens of Santa Cruz, Bolivia
It was Valentine’s Day, and walking through the botanical gardens of Santa Cruz, Bolivia was the perfect way to spend it. Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies close to the…
Salar de Uyuni: Touring Bolivia’s Deserts
Dry and desolate deserts cover the southwestern corner of Bolivia. At first glance, it may seem like a vast stretch of nothingness. But this area is home to some of…
Pumapungo Museum: A Photo Gallery
There are so many museums in Cuenca, Ecuador, and we think the Museo del Banco Central, or Museo Pumapungo, is one definitely worth visiting. This large museum can be found…
Isla de la Plata Tour: A Taste of the Galapagos
Some of the world’s most unique and incredible wildlife thrive on the coasts and isles of Ecuador and in the surrounding waters. Of course, the main attraction is the Galapagos…
Maras and Moray: Picturesque Salt Mines and Incan Agricultural Terraces
The Sacred Valley outside of Cusco holds many modern and ancient treasures that make it quite the interesting place to spend time while visiting this area of Peru. The town…
Cusco Ruins in a Day: Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q’enqo, & Sacsayhuaman
When most people think of the Incas, Machu Picchu comes to mind. But, the Incans had a vast empire that stretched from southern Peru all the way into Bolivia and…
Pisac Ruins: Walking the Agricultural Terraces and Stairs of the Incas
Cusco’s Sacred Valley is full of ancient sites that represent the rich history of the Incan civilization that occupied the area beginning around 700 years ago. There are many ruins…
Samaipata Animal Refuge: A Second Chance at Zoologico el Refugio
Animal refuges have sprung up in the various jungle regions of Bolivia to help orphaned or illegally captured exotic Bolivian wildlife. During our stay in Samaipata, we headed just outside…
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