Joe Bayfield

South America is the ultimate trekking playground. The Andes runs from north to south and cuts through seven countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. This means you have endless opportunities to find single day hikes. Here’s a list of the 12 best single day hikes in South America that everyone needs to complete.

Mendoza is located in the foothills of the Andes and is at the centre of Argentina’s wine country. Many visit Mendoza for the world-renowned wineries and vineyards but it’s also a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking in Aconcagua National Park or rafting at Lake Potrerillos. Here are 8 reasons why you should visit Mendoza.

South America is a big continent, and it can be a daunting task trying to plan a trip that takes you through the best parts. Here are 6 expertly planned travel itineraries from two weeks to three months so you can pick which one works best for you.

Backpacking through Peru and Bolivia is a great ideas for many reasons. First of all, you get to see two of South Americas best sights: Machu Picchu and the Salt Flats. Second, it’s one of the most efficient travel routes through South America as the routes are straightforward and crossing the border is easy. Here’s the perfect one month backpacking itinerary for Peru and Bolivia to help you plan your next trip.

Argentina is popular destination for backpackers wanting to visit South America. It has diverse natural beauty throughout the country, with the majestic Iguazu Falls in the north, and the pristine Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia in the south. Here’s 10 reasons why Argentina is well worth visiting in 2023.

Palomino is a quiet town in the north of the country close to Santa Marta. It started as an off-the-beaten track town that has grown popular in recent years with backpackers. Travellers come here for a few days to enjoy tubing along the jungle rivers or to wander along the endless stretches of empty beach. Here are 10 great reasons why Palomino is well worth a visit in 2023.

So, you have six weeks to see the highlights of the incredible continent of South America – but with over 10 countries to choose from it can be hard to decide where to go and what route to follow. That’s why we’ve outlined out the perfect six-week backpacking itinerary for South America that takes you through five countries, perfect for travellers who want to see as much as possible.

Rainbow Mountain is second most famous trek in Peru after Machu Picchu. Set high in the Andes at a breath-taking 5,200m, the colourful mountain has come onto everyone’s bucket list over the last few years when it emerged from the permafrost in 2015. But is Rainbow Mountain worth visiting? Here’s everything you need to know about the trek, from the best tour companies to how to pack and prepare.

Two weeks in South America really isn’t a long time, so to have the best time it’s about finding the shortest route and most efficient itinerary so that you can see as much as possible. Here are 4 expertly curated two-week backpacking itineraries for South America to suit every traveller.

South America is an incredible continent with 12 countries, all with their own unique climates, cultures, and wonders to explore. Travelling through this epic continent is a must for backpackers and you’ll be treated to endless amounts of adrenaline activities, insane hikes, UNESCO heritage sights and untouched natural beauty. Here are 20 great reasons why South America is well worth travelling and why you must make it your next backpacking trip!