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South America

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.

Interesting Facts About Ecuador

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

Do you fancy learning some interesting facts about Ecuador? To start, one interesting fact about Ecuador is that it's one of 17 …

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Best Time to Visit Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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

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How Many Days in Medellin, Colombia?

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Day Trips from Medellin

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 21st, 2021

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Below are some day trips from Medellin you can't afford to miss. If visiting Medellin, the tours listed in this guide will …

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Day Trips from Bogota

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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Many exciting day trips from Bogota await the intrepid traveler. The capital of Colombia, sitting over 8,000 + feet above …

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Brazil Tourist Attractions

Brazil, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking to visit some of Brazil's tourist attractions? With hundreds of tourist attractions throughout Brazil, I’ve …

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Taganga, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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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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Things to do in Valparaiso, Chile

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for interesting things to do in Valparaiso, Chile? Usually, travelers have specific places they wish to check …

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Palomino, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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Are you thinking of traveling to Palomino, Colombia? As anyone knows, Colombia is a fine place to come and visit in the …

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Pasto, Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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Looking for new places to visit in Colombia? Heading south, few places come to mind quicker than Pasto, Colombia. …

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Best Places to Visit in South America

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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This article looks at the best places to visit in South America! As one of the largest continents on earth people travel to …

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Day Trips from Santiago, Chile

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Day Trips From Lima Peru

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking to take on one of the many day trips from Lima on offer? Then you’ll be spoiled for choice. Let me help you …

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Hiking Cajas National Park, Ecuador

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you thinking about hiking in Cajas National Park, Ecuador? Thirty km to the West of Cuenca, Ecuador lies the Cajas Park, a …

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Puerto Lopez Ecuador – Travel Guide

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Welcome to this guide on Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. This small archaic fishing village of Puerto Lopez is a step back in time, yet …

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Interesting Facts About Uruguay

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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

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San Gil Colombia Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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Thinking of visiting San Gil, Colombia? Situated some 3,500-feet above sea level, the town of San Gil, Colombia boasts an …

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Interesting Facts About Chile

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Want to read some interesting facts about Chile? When you start traveling around the country, you'll find that Chile's …

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Buenos Aires to Montevideo

South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 Buenos …

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Interesting Facts About Bolivia

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 Honduras

Central America, Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Eager to learn some interesting facts about Honduras? There are two things that make Honduras genuinely unique among its …

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Interesting Facts About Paraguay

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Interesting Facts About Brazil

Brazil, Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Want to learn some interesting facts about Brazil? Home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil …

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Interesting Facts About Cuba

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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So, you want to learn some interesting facts about Cuba? Cuban music is world-famous. While salsa is perhaps the most famous …

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Bolivia Tourist Attractions

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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If you wish to come to South America, one great place to see is Bolivia. Firstly, you’ll get to experience a very unique …

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Facts About Argentina

Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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

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Planning a Trip to Argentina

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 16th, 2021

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Are you planning, or thinking about planning a trip to Argentina? Then this guide will help you take out the stress, …

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Places to Visit in Ecuador

South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for the best places to visit in Ecuador? When it comes to making the most of a trip to South America, Ecuador …

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Facts About Colombia

Colombia, Latin Culture, South America Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 encompasses …

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Getting From Medellin to Cali

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 …

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Best Hostels in Santiago

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Santiago? Santiago de Chile is a truly unique city in South America. Quick Answer: …

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Torres Del Paine Packing List

South America, Travel Gear Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Heading off to Torres del Paine is a fun and satisfying experience. However, before you head off there, I recommend that you …

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Santa Teresa, Rio De Janiero

Brazil, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro and wondering what to do? Santa Teresa is a must-see place and one of the cultural …

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Peru Tourist Attractions

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 5th, 2021

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

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Cartagena to Santa Marta

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 30th, 2020

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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 …

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Best Beaches in Peru

South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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When looking at the best beaches in Peru, it’s easy to get caught up in the sheer quantity of options available. That being …

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Books About South America

Backpacking Guides, South America, Travel Gear Last Updated · Dec 27th, 2020

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Want to learn more from books about South America? Here I'm going to show you some of the best books about South America that …

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Best Hostels in Ecuador

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Ecuador? If you're backpacking South America you'll no doubt be passing through Ecuador …

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Best Beaches in Colombia

Colombia, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for the best beaches in Colombia? This amazing country manages to blend together all manner of truly special …

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Best Hostels Florianopolis

Brazil, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

Looking for the best hostels in Florianopolis? I created this list after backpacking Florianopolis and searching for the best …

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Best Hostels in Bogota

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Traveling to Colombia and looking for the best hostels in Bogota? Here's a list I made after spending more than a few days …

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Things to do Salvador, Brazil

Brazil, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 23rd, 2021

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Are you looking for the best things to do in Salvador, Brazil? Below I’ll list a few things to do in Salvador that will …

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Old Town Cartagena – Travel Guide

Colombia, South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2021

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Thinking of visiting the old town in Cartagena? The heat took me by surprise as I arrived by taxi unsure of what to expect. …

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Brazil Packing List

Backpacking Guides, Brazil, South America, Travel Gear Last Updated · Jan 14th, 2021

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Are you looking for the ultimate Brazil packing list? Great, you’re in the right place. If you’re planning a trip to Brazil …

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Best Hostels in Cartagena

Colombia, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Cartagena, Colombia? Colombia has lots to offer. If traveling to Colombia's Caribbean …

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Things to do in Paraguay

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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

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Things to do in Guayaquil

South America, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for things to do in Guayaquil? As tourism is on the rise you’ll find a mountain of things to do in Guayaquil if …

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Best Hostels in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? If you read my travel story on this blog you'll see I've spent …

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Best hostels Belo Horizonte

Brazil, Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Traveling to Brazil and looking for a hostel in Belo Horizonte? Brazil as a country has a lot to offer. If backpacking Brazil, …

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Best Hostels in Cordoba

Hostels, South America, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Cordoba? Argentina has so much beauty to offer. If travelling to the north of Argentina, …

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