Travelling through Patagonia is quite simply a nature lover’s dream. This Patagonia backpacking route, covering the best of Southern Argentina and Chile starts in Santiago and ends in Ushuaia, the southern tip of the South American continent. In other words, you will be as close to Antarctica as it is possible to get without actually […]
São Paulo is a monster, but you might like it!
On the bus ride in from Guaralhos International, the busiest airport in South America, towards the centre of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest metropolis, it is only natural to arrive at a far from favourable first impression of São Paulo. The buildings are mostly bland and grey giving an almost depressing feel to the heartbeat of […]
The Busiest Airports in South America
In this post, we’re going to look at the busiest airports in South America. From São Paulo to Santiago and Lima to Bogota, the continent has some gigantic cities with large airports, although South America’s skies aren’t as busy as those in some other regions of the world where air travel is a more affordable […]
Crossing the dangerous Darién Gap between Colombia and Panama
Travellers looking to get between South America and Central America have long faced a difficult dilemma. While the continents are connected by land, a tiny region called the Darién Gap linking Colombia and Panama makes the task of getting between two bordering continents surprisingly challenging. In this post, we’ll look at what the Darién Gap […]
5 of the best South American Cities to live in & Cost of Living Guide
In this post we’ll look at some of the cheapest and best cities to live in South America. We’ve got five suggestions that might suit digital nomads or remote workers looking for a new base in South America. They offer both affordability in global terms and a higher quality of life than you might find […]
The World’s Weirdest Tourist Attraction: San Pedro Prison, La Paz
San Pedro Prison is one of the biggest in Bolivia and the common destination for people convicted of breaking the country’s laws. However this is no ordinary prison. San Pedro has gained an infamous reputation with all the bizarre stories that have come out of it through the years. This includes everything from tales of […]
Top 10 Latin America Travel Highlights
Ordered geographically from north to south, here are our top ten Latin America travel highlights. From the best experiences in Central America and Cuba right down to the icy shores of Antarctica. The region is far bigger than you perhaps realise and while there are cultural and linguistic similarities throughout, there is still an incredibly […]
The Most Visited Countries in South America
South America is a large continent but it consists of only 13 countries on its mainland, 3 of which are only small coastal territories that identify more as Caribbean. In this post we will run down the five most visited countries in South America according to official UN figures for global tourism. The figures quoted […]
Sloths, Surprises & Shaman, Exploring Iquitos and the Amazon
A guest post via Josh from My Seasoned Travels (blog no longer active). Before booking my flights, I couldn’t wait to hit the road and go and explore. I had been to Colombia in the past to stay with my sister who lived there, but this experience was something new. I was going to visit my […]
5 Fun Things to do in Bogota
This post outlines 5 fun things to do in Bogota. Perfect for anyone with a few days to kill in the Colombian capital. Why you should Visit Bogota Colombia’s kicking capital is one of the most rapidly changing cities on the planet and easily one of the most exciting in South America. With warm welcoming […]
