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This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!More than three million tourists travel to Cusco, Peru annually, the vast majority of whom are on their way to visit the fabled Machu Picchu. While there are no exact numbers or percentages, it is …
The magical city of Cusco, Peru is one of the country’s most beautiful places to explore (and certainly its most popular). What was once the former capital of the Inca Empire is now a wonderful mix of Inca ruins, colonial architecture, and modern amenities. There are so many interesting things to do in Cusco, Peru that you’ll probably need a …
How would you like to spend some time in a cemetery on your next vacation? It doesn’t sound like the typical attraction, but here in Buenos Aires, Argentina, you can just do that. Indeed, Recoleta Cemetery is one of those top things to do in Buenos Aires. Why? Because Recoleta is considered to be one of the most beautiful graveyards …
If you’re heading to La Paz, Bolivia, congratulations. You are about to embark on a trip to one of South America’s most interesting cities. This underrated destination is among my absolute favorite destinations on the continent. To make the most of your time in this high altitude city, these are my thoughts on the best things to do in La …
After having spent weeks road-tripping through Bolivia from north to south, we finally arrived in Sucre, Bolivia. This was a city that we didn’t know much about or have many expectations for, but which turned out to be an incredible place — our favorite city in Bolivia. Indeed, the small city itself is quite agreeable and there are actually a …
Chile is one of the most unique and mesmerizing on the continent, and if you’re coming here, you’ll almost undoubtedly be passing through the capital of Santiago. While big cities aren’t the main draw when traveling to Chile, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised here because there are a lot of fun and interesting things to do in Santiago, Chile. …
Medellin is not your typical tourist destination. You don’t come here for the sightseeing or to marvel at centuries-old buildings or plazas that feel like Disneyland. You come to Medellin for the story it tells. A story about resilience, recovery, transformation, and progress: of how it can be home to some of the world’s happiest people in spite of so …
Lima is one of South America’s most popular destinations, but it usually just serves as a quick stopover as people head out on other adventures throughout Peru, like Cusco and Machu Picchu. Which I think is unfortunate because the city itself is actually pretty cool and there are a ton of awesome things to do in Lima, one of which, …