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Looking for travel tips and tricks? Here's a list of useful articles to help start your adventure in South America. See my Travel Bible for more help.

The safest city in Ecuador 2023

Travel Safety Last Updated · Feb 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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What is the safest city in Ecuador? Located within the rolling mountains of southern Ecuador, Cuenca has firmly placed itself …

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Is Sao Paulo safe? 2023 Travel Guide

Travel Safety Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Is Sao Paulo, Brazil safe for new travelers? The city of Sao Paulo in Brazil is known by many for offering endless adventures …

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Most Dangerous Cities in South America 2023

Travel Safety Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Which are the most dangerous cities in South America? South America is a truly fascinating continent and one that offers an …

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Eje Cafetero in Colombia Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide to the Eje Cafetero in Colombia. El Eje Cafetero or “Coffee Triangle” is Colombia’s coffee axis and one …

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Safest Cities in Colombia 2023

Travel Safety Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Where are all the safest cities in Colombia to visit? One of the things that make Colombia a great travel destination for many …

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Is Santiago Safe? 2023 Travel Guide

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Daniel James

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Is Santiago, Chile, safe for travelers? Santiago is a captivating city that’s known for its breathtaking panoramas and unique …

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Is Quito Safe? 2023 Ecuador Guide

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Daniel James

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Is Quito safe for new travelers? Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is known as one of South America's most scenic cities with its …

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Is South America Safe? 2023 Guide

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Daniel James

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Is South America safe for international travelers? This is one question that gets asked a lot, especially by backpackers and …

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Buses in South America: How to travel safely

Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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When it comes to South American bus safety how do you travel? Most people who I have met on the road that decided to travel to …

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The Most Dangerous Country in South America 2023

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Daniel James

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What is the most dangerous country in South America? This is somewhat of a controversial question since South America is a …

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Is Cartagena Safe 2023? Travel Safety

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Daniel James

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Were you wondering: is Cartagena safe to travel or not? If you are thinking about traveling to Cartagena in Colombia then you …

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Getting from Medellin to Salento

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you going to travel from Medellin to Salento by bus? In this article, I’ll show you the most efficient way to get to …

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La Guajira, Colombia Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this travel guide on La Guajira, Colombia. The Guajira Desert is a vast wilderness located up in the northernmost …

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Things to do in Cabo de la Vela

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on travel to Cabo de la Vela, Colombia. Below we'll explore Cabo de la Vela, a sleepy beachside town …

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Is Argentina Safe For Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Layer Culture

n] Were you wondering: is Argentina safe or not? Argentina has some of the world’s best landscapes as one of the larger …

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How to Travel South America on a Budget

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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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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Is Peru Safe For Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Were you wondering: is Peru Safe? Peru is one of the most popular and well-loved countries in South America. Home to the …

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Is Bolivia Safe for Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Were you wondering: is Bolivia Safe? Bolivia is the most exhilarating country in South America. Whether you’re skimming …

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Things to do in Capurgana, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you heading over to Capurgana and wondering what to do? After hearing about this mini paradise located in the Choco …

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Things to do in Santa Marta

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Santa Marta, Colombia travel guide! Whilst looking for some of the best places to visit in Colombia, Santa …

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Is Chile Safe for Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Is Chile safe for travel in 2022? Chile is the most underrated country in all of South America. Whether you’re chasing the …

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Things to do in Riohacha: La Guajira

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Riohacha, La Guajira in Colombia? Read about its grand beach, palm trees, and lively but …

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Is Ecuador Safe?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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So, is Ecuador Safe to travel to or not? If it's true what they say, Ecuador is probably the most underrated country in all …

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Is Colombia Safe for Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you wondering, is Colombia safe to travel in 2022? Colombia is the pride of South America. The most northern country within …

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Is Buenos Aires Safe For Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you asking yourself the question is Buenos Aires safe or not? Whether backpacking in Buenos Aires or visiting on vacation, …

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One Week in Colombia Itinerary

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of spending just one week in Colombia? Although it's not much time to get to know everything, you have time …

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Interesting Facts About Ecuador

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 24th, 2022 · Daniel James

Do you fancy learning some interesting facts about Ecuador? To start, one interesting fact about Ecuador is that it's one …

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Best Time to Visit Colombia

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you wondering when is the best time to visit Colombia? Its proximity to the equator and stable temperatures makes it an …

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How Many Days in Medellin, Colombia?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you wondering how many days in Medellin are needed? As one of the friendliest and most innovative cities in South America, …

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Taganga, Colombia Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of heading over to Taganga, Colombia? Taganga, along with Santa Marta are two of the oldest colonial …

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Day Trips from Santiago, Chile

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jun 1st, 2022 · Daniel James

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Have you seen all that there is waiting for you in Santiago? Then it might be time to look at the numerous day trips from …

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Puerto Lopez Ecuador – Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Puerto Lopez. This small archaic fishing village of Puerto Lopez is a step back in …

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Interesting Facts About Uruguay

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 30th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Read these interesting facts about Uruguay you may not have known. Let me know in the comments how many of these facts …

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Interesting Facts About Chile

Latin Culture Last Updated · Mar 31st, 2022 · Daniel James

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Do you want to read some interesting facts about Chile? When you travel around Chile, you'll quickly realize that …

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Buenos Aires to Montevideo

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Need some help with getting from Buenos Aires to Montevideo? In this special guide, I'd like to show you how to get from …

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Interesting Facts About Bolivia

Latin Culture Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Want to learn some interesting facts about Bolivia? Let’s dig deeper into the culture of Bolivia and see what interesting …

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Interesting Facts About Paraguay

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 25th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Today we'll learn some interesting facts about Paraguay. Due to its geographical location, Paraguay is often referred to as …

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Facts About Argentina

Latin Culture Last Updated · Sep 19th, 2022 · Daniel James

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So, you want to learn some cultural facts about Argentina? The Land of Silver (Argentina) traces its name back to the …

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Facts About Colombia

Latin Culture Last Updated · Sep 15th, 2022 · Daniel James

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So, you'd like to learn some facts about Colombia? Colombia is known for more than coffee and coconuts. The country …

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Getting From Medellin to Cali

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Do you need some help getting from Medellin to Cali, Colombia? Stay with me as we’re are going to look at the best way to get …

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Torres el Paine Packing List

Travel Gear Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Torres del Paine packing list. Heading off to Torres del Paine is a fun and satisfying experience. However, …

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Peru Tourist Attractions

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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The popular Peru tourist attractions may not be as you imagined. Let me help you enjoy life in one of South America’s gems: a …

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Cartagena to Santa Marta

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Do you need some help getting from Cartagena to Santa Marta? Keep reading as I’m going to show you the best way to Santa Marta …

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Best Beaches in Colombia

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for the best beaches in Colombia? When it comes to beaches this amazing country manages to blend together all …

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Things to do in Paraguay

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for the best Paraguay tourist attractions? Do you like the idea of visiting a different part of South …

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What to do in Medellin, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you traveling to Colombia and wondering what to do in Medellin? You’re in the right place... Let’s grab a coffee and take a …

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Tatacoa Desert Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide to the Tatacoa Desert in Colombia. Who thought that Colombia had deserts within its borders? The more …

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Best Things to do in Uruguay

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 12th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for some of the best things to do in Uruguay? As an interesting nation in South America, a trip to Uruguay …

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Things to do in Cordoba, Argentina

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Cordoba, Argentina? With the activities I'm sharing with you below, you’ll easily learn …

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Is Bogota Safe? Travelers Guide

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Is Bogota safe for travelers? Bogota is one of the great Capital cities of South America and a great springboard to be able to …

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