With easy border crossings and good transport links between all three, travelling through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina is a fun and easy option …
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The driest desert in the world is also home to some of the most beautiful, unimaginable sights in the whole of South America …
Backpacking South America is a fantastic experience, and your money goes a long way compared to places like Europe. Here’s a simple breakdown …
Famous for its sprawling indigenous market, Otavalo is also a perfect base for the popular hike around the stunning crater lake, Laguna Cuicocha. …
The north of Argentina is a hidden gem, largely untouched by tourism. This means cheap prices and a feeling of being off the …
Cafayate has been blessed by its natural landscape and is arguably the best-known wine region other than Mendoza in Argentina. Expect warm weather, …
The Galápagos Islands
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The Galápagos Islands aren’t a common backpacker destination due to how expensive they can be. A week-long trip can cost an …
The Galápagos islands are one of the world’s most popular destinations for rare wildlife watching from sea lions and marine iguanas …
With three main islands to visit and hundreds of day tours, the Galapagos islands can turn into an expensive visit. It …
ECUADOR
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Ecuador is the perfect place to start backpacking in South America as it’s one of the cheapest countries to travel through. …
Pailon del Diablo – also known as the Devils Cauldron, is Ecuador’s tallest waterfall and plunges 61 metres (200 ft) into …
The equatorial, high altitude landscapes of Ecuador are a popular starting point for backpackers on an extended South America trip. …
Peru
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The land of alpacas, ancient Inca ruins, desert expanses, snow capped mountain ranges and towering volcanoes. The diversity of Peru’s landscapes …
The capital city of Peru and the ancient Incan city of Cusco are both fantastic places to visit. But often travellers …
Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca is the most well-known rainbow mountain in South America. However, Palccoyo has many advantages over its larger, …
Bolivia
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Bolivia is often overlooked by travellers visiting South America. However, they miss out on the incredible natural scenery of the salt …
The famous salt flat of Bolivia is at the top of traveller bucket lists visiting South America. The endless expanse of …
Bolivia is one of the cheapest countries to travel in South America. Your money will go a long way here. With …