Cordoba, Argentina
We left the Atacama Desert behind us, climbed into the Andes one last time, and descended into the final stage of our 6-week trip. We arrived in Argentina with some ambitious … Continue Reading Cordoba, Argentina
San Pedro de Atacama
Chile has a diverse geography and is bordered by the Andes to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The country is very long and thin – it … Continue Reading San Pedro de Atacama
Wildlife of Peru and Bolivia
We spent 6-weeks traveling across South America last fall and traveled along a route with some very different terrain and climates. We traveled from coast to coast, from Lima (Peru) … Continue Reading Wildlife of Peru and Bolivia
Driving Across the Salar de Uyuni
The south of Bolivia is home to some of the most surreal landscapes on the planet. This includes the famous Salar de Uyuni, which is the world’s largest salt flat. … Continue Reading Driving Across the Salar de Uyuni
La Paz, Bolivia
With a surreal landscape and beautiful scenery, La Paz is a hidden gem when it comes to traveling South America. It is the highest capital city in the world, with … Continue Reading La Paz, Bolivia
Uros Islands & Lake Titicaca
The Uros “floating” islands in Peru is another one of the unique and interesting places we visited during our 2-month trip. Located on Lake Titicaca, this group of man-made islands … Continue Reading Uros Islands & Lake Titicaca
Huacachina Oasis
The Oasis of Huacachina stands out as a striking contrast to the towering sand dunes that surround the town. The coast of Southern Peru is dominated by the Sechura desert, … Continue Reading Huacachina Oasis
The Ballestas Islands
Located just off the coast from Paracas (about 3-hours south of Lima) is the small island chain known as the Ballestas Islands. These rocky islands are only accessible by boat from … Continue Reading The Ballestas Islands
Paracas National Reserve
The small town of Paracas is a stopover for most overlanders who are traveling south from Lima. While the town itself is nice, what draws people here are the natural … Continue Reading Paracas National Reserve
Lima, Peru
The first stop on our South America adventure was Peru. This meant that we would be flying into Lima to begin the festivities. The city is a big sprawling mess, … Continue Reading Lima, Peru
Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor & Arequipa
The Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest – almost twice as deep as the Grand Canyon – with a depth of over 3200-meters. It is a spectacular sight … Continue Reading Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor & Arequipa