Overnight bus journeys have a long tradition in South America and, for travelers, are often the most practical way to cover big distances. On our first trip to Argentina, we kicked things off with a roughly 12-hour ride from Córdoba …
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From US desert road trips and Mexico’s cenotes to Iguazu’s viewpoints, Caribbean waterfall hikes, and high‑altitude drives in Bolivia, explore the region through firsthand reports.
This category brings together practical guides, itineraries, and tips for traveling across North, Central and South America and the Caribbean—what to expect, how to plan, and where the experience is worth the effort.
Blue Dollar: Everything for Half Price?
If you travel through Latin America (and beyond), sooner or later you’ll come across the term blue dollar and the gap between the “official” and “unofficial” exchange rates of the US dollar against the local currency. It can be a …
Quilotoa Lagoon without acclimatization: a disaster
Our very first experience with altitude in the Andes came sooner than we would have liked: a trip to Quilotoa Lagoon in Ecuador. We set out the very next day after arriving in Quito. In hindsight, not our best idea. …
Pasochoa: Ecuador’s trekking starter pack
During our time in Ecuador we packed in a bit of everything—travel days, waterfalls, beaches, short outings, and plenty of local culture. But a proper mountain trek kept slipping through our fingers. So the day before our flight home, we …
Elevation, prominence, and the illusion of height in the Andes
Say “Andes,” and most people picture extreme heights, snow and thin air. The reality is far more complex. The Andes aren’t a single, uniform massif—their elevation, character and visual impact change dramatically from north to south. And, more intriguingly, how …
Paraguay in 7 Days: From Asunción to Iguazú Falls
A short, intense road trip across Paraguay that weaves together cities, colonial history, nature, and Iguazú Falls. Over seven days, we’ll visit the capital, Asunción; head south to Encarnación; dip into Argentina and Brazil; and go from UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions …
Two-day trip from Asunción to the hills around Villarrica
A short escape from the capital into Paraguay’s green, hilly heartland, blending hiking, jungle, big views and a few unexpected culinary surprises. This two-day itinerary takes you into the Ybytyruzú range and the countryside around Villarrica. This itinerary is perfect …
Paso de Jama Pass: crossing by car from Argentina to Chile
After a relaxed, fascinating morning on Salinas Grandes, we continue west. About 350 kilometers of completely unknown country lie ahead. On the map it looks straightforward—a winding line from Argentina into Chile, all the way to San Pedro de Atacama. …
Salinas Grandes: first encounter with a salt flat
On our first visit to Argentina in 2022, we drove from the small town of San Antonio de los Cobres toward the Chilean border. The Andean crossing over the Paso de Jama lay ahead, with San Pedro de Atacama as …
Mejillones Peninsula: Where the Desert Meets the Ocean
Our journey across Chile enters its second half, and after crossing the Andes we finally reach the Pacific—specifically the port town of Mejillones, just north of Antofagasta. The town itself is low-key, but one look toward the water makes it …