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…
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…
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…
Isla de la Plata Tour: A Taste of the Galapagos
Some of the world’s most incredible wildlife thrive on the coasts and isles of Ecuador and in the surrounding waters. Of course, the main attraction is the Galapagos Islands, but…
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…
Humantay Lake Hike: A Beautiful Adventure in the Andes
The stretch of the Andes Mountains that surrounds Cusco is absolutely breathtaking, making it a must to go out and see if you are in the area. We can’t all…
Cusco Ruins in a Day: Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q’enqo, & Sacsayhuaman
When most people think of the Incans, 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…
Pastoruri Glacier: Touring Through Huascarán National Park
If you want to sit amongst the tallest peaks in Peru and admire the beauty of the Andes Mountains, Huaraz is the place for you. There is no shortage of…
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…