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…
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 and 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 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…
13 Fantastic Things to Do in Cusco, Peru (That Aren’t Machu Picchu)
Cusco is the most-visited city in Peru, and we can definitely see why. The city holds precious history from Incan times, has a rich culture, boasts delicious local foods, sits…
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Extending a Bolivian Visa: What You Need and Where to Go
**Edit: As of February 2021, the visa requirement for U.S. Citizens has been reinstated. Tourists are granted a maximum stay by the immigration officer for 30, 60, or 90 days.…
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…
Crossing the Bolivian Border from Peru into La Paz
Having to cross the border between two South American countries can seem like a stressful undertaking, but crossing the Bolivian border from Peru is surprisingly easy to do. The most…