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Backpacking Guides

Are you planning a backpacking trip? Here's a list of useful articles to help start your adventure in Latin America. See my Travel Bible for more help.

Best Time to Hike in Peru

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Apr 25th, 2022

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In this post, we'll look at the best time to hike in Peru. Peru is one of the most fascinating countries to visit in Latin …

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What to pack for Colombia?

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, Travel Gear, Travel Tips Last Updated · Feb 22nd, 2022

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Deciding exactly what to pack for Colombia can be challenging. If you think about it, Colombia is one of the most …

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Best Backpacking Books 

Backpacking Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Feb 15th, 2022

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Are you looking for backpacking books to inspire your next journey? Want to find the best backpacking books for your next …

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Things to do in Quito, Ecuador

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Feb 12th, 2022

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Are you looking for things to do in Quito, Ecuador? The capital of Ecuador is one the most popular Andean destinations to …

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Eco Hostels in Central America

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Hostels, Travel Tips Published on · Feb 9th, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on Eco hostels in Central America. Generally, when arriving from Mexico or the south you can expect …

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Eco Hostels in South America

Backpacking Guides, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Feb 5th, 2022

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Welcome to this list of Eco hostels in South America. With endless options when it comes to booking accommodation in South …

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Coffee Farm Tour Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 28th, 2022

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Welcome to my experience on an organic coffee farm tour in Colombia. In this post, I will share my personal experience of …

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Is Tulum Safe for tourists?

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · May 26th, 2022

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Is Tulum safe for travelers who are new to Mexico? Over the years the small beach town of Tulum has become somewhat of a …

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Best Latin American country to visit

Backpacking Guides, Central America, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Feb 12th, 2022

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Find the best Latin American country to visit in this list selection! If you’re visiting Latin America for the first time …

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Costeno Beach, Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Apr 1st, 2022

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Welcome to Costeno beach in Colombia (AKA paradise on earth). Arriving at Costeno beach for the first time you may feel …

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Best Places to Visit in Peru

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Apr 25th, 2022

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Are you on the lookout for the best places to visit in Peru? One of the most diverse countries to visit in Latin America, …

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Planning A Trip to Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 7th, 2022

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Are you planning a trip to Colombia? If you have your mindset on visiting an amazing part of the world like South America, …

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Things do in San Andres

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Feb 9th, 2022

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Do you want to learn what things do in San Andres, Colombia? An island known in the back of the minds of many Colombians …

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San Luis Potosi Mexico

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · May 20th, 2022

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Are you thinking of traveling to San Luis Potosi? A much lesser-known region of Mexico, San Luis Potosí in general is …

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Lake Guatavita Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 15th, 2022

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Are you thinking of traveling to Lake Guatavita from Bogota? Guatavita is a special place in the Cundinamarca region of …

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Iquitos Amazon Peru Guide

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2022

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Are you thinking of heading into the Iquitos Amazon? Located in the vast and less visited North of Peru, this stretch of …

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Things to do in Arequipa, Peru

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 25th, 2022

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Are you thinking of traveling to Arequipa? Located in the South of Peru and nestled between three volcanoes, Arequipa is …

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Planning A Trip To Mexico

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Are you in the middle of planning a trip to Mexico? Maybe you haven't booked anything yet, or, just looking for extra ideas …

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Is Paraguay Safe For Travelers?

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 10th, 2022

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Is Paraguay safe for new and unsuspecting travelers? Paraguay has some of the world’s best landscapes as one of the smaller …

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Things to do in Guachochi, Mexico

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 17th, 2022

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Are you in Chihuahua and looking for things to do in Guachochi? Located in Northern Mexico, Guachochi is a region that is …

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Copper Canyon Mexico Guide

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 10th, 2022

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Are you thinking of exploring the great depths of the Copper Canyon? Located up in the vast wilderness of Northern Mexico, …

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Is Uruguay Safe?

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 21st, 2022

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Is Uruguay safe for travelers? Uruguay has some of the world’s best landscapes as one of the smaller countries in South …

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Mayan Ruins in Mexico

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 21st, 2022

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Are you thinking about visiting the Mayan Ruins in Mexico? When visiting the southern half of Mexico, there’s a very high …

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Is Mexico City Safe?

Backpacking Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Is Mexico City safe for new travelers? Mexico City is one of the most populated cities in the whole country and is famous …

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Travel Journal Ideas

Backpacking Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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See these travel journal ideas below for some great inspiration. There are many travelers out there that will throw caution …

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Costa Rica vs Panama

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Let's compare Costa Rica vs Panama below to see which suits you. When backpacking one of the most popular areas to backpack …

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Learn Spanish in South America

Backpacking Guides, Latin Culture, Learn Spanish, South America Last Updated · Mar 14th, 2022

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Are you deciding whether to Learn Spanish in South America or not? Whenever we discuss the Spanish learning process, we …

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Chichen Itza vs Tulum Ruins

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 2nd, 2022

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When comparing Chichen Itza vs Tulum ruins - which do you visit? After all, they are the two most popular Mayan ruins in …

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Hostels in San Jose, Costa Rica 

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Hostels Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Traveling to Costa Rica and looking for the best hostels in San Jose? Costa Rica is a quite spectacular place to come and …

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Travel Laundry Detergent 

Backpacking Guides, Travel Gear Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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Are you searching for a decent travel detergent? When going on a trip with limited facilities sometimes you want to bring …

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Things to do in Purmamarca

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Purmamarca, Argentina. Have you made the decision to travel to the north of …

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Best Hostels in Puerto Rico

Backpacking Guides, Hostels, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 4th, 2022

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Are you on the lookout for the best hostels in Puerto Rico? As you may well already know, the Caribbean is a region famed …

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Getting From Santa Marta to Minca

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 8th, 2022

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Are you trying to get from Santa Marta to Minca in Colombia? You are not the only one who wants to get to Minca. If you are …

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Is The Dominican Republic Safe?

Backpacking Guides, Travel Safety Last Updated · May 9th, 2022

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Is the Dominican Republic safe for travelers in 2022? If you’re thinking about traveling to the Dominican Republic, you …

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5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · May 20th, 2022

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Below I am going to cover my easy 5 days in Mexico City itinerary. With seemingly endless things to do and see in this …

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Bus Travel in Mexico Guide

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 18th, 2022

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Welcome to this guide to bus travel in Mexico. Mexico is a vast country with many of its idolized destinations located in …

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Mexico City Travel Blog

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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Welcome to this Mexico City travel blog! This page is full of tips, tricks, and extremely useful travel advice for anyone …

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Culture Shock: What Are The Stages?

Backpacking Guides, Latin Culture, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 12th, 2022

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So, what's culture shock, and the inevitable stages of culture shock? When moving abroad or traveling for extended periods …

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Nomatic Backpack Review

Backpacking Guides, Travel Gear Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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Welcome to this Nomatic backpack review! You’re looking for the right backpack for you. Trying the smaller brands may seem …

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Best North Face Backpacks

Backpacking Guides, Travel Gear Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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Are you looking out for the best North Face backpack money can buy? This guide looks deeper at a selection of backpacks …

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Safest Countries in Central America

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 11th, 2022

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Are you looking at the safest countries in Central America? When you have the itch to travel to Central America, it’s …

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Pacsafe Backpack Review

Backpacking Guides, Travel Gear, Travel Safety Last Updated · Jan 2nd, 2022

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Are you on the lookout for a Pacsafe backpack? Maybe you have you been let down by the quality of other anti-theft …

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Ciudad Perdida Trek: Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Welcome to the infamous Ciudad Perdida trek in Colombia. If Machu Picchu and Chichén Itzá are viewed as off the beaten …

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Central America Travel Route

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Welcome to my Central America travel route. Are you planning a trip to Central America at any time soon? If so, you’re …

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How to Travel South America on a Budget

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Apr 14th, 2022

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Do you like the idea of traveling to South America on a budget? Me too, that has been one of my main goals right from the …

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Best Daypack for Travel

Backpacking Guides, Travel Gear Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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Looking for the perfect daypack for travel? Traveling without the right daypack can be tough, so where do you start when it …

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Backpacking Central America

Backpacking Guides, Central America, Travel Guides Last Updated · May 27th, 2022

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Welcome to this backpacking Central America itinerary. Lush rainforests, picturesque beaches, ancient temples, and more, …

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Backpacking Puerto Rico Guide

Backpacking Guides, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2022

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This is a guide all about backpacking Puerto Rico! Welcome to Puerto Rico. Known primarily for great surfing, it's heavy …

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Best Party Hostels in South America

Backpacking Guides, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Mar 7th, 2022

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Are you curious where all the best party hostels in South America are? Many backpackers seeking cultural experiences who …

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Hostels in Riohacha, Colombia

Backpacking Guides, Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Riohacha, Colombia? You're in the right place. This article contains all the best …

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