So, you have two months 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 a simple but effective two-month South America itinerary that takes you through three countries, perfect for budget backpackers.
Three 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 three-week backpacking itineraries for South America to suit every traveller.
Ecuador is often overlooked by travellers visiting South America compared to its more desirable neighbours such as Colombia or Peru. However, backpackers who do this are missing out on a country full of incredible natural scenery from volcanoes to cloud forests, a diverse and celebrated indigenous culture, and let’s not forget – the incredible Galapagos Islands. Here are our 12 reasons why Ecuador is worth visiting in 2022.
Whilst the backpacker trail in South America isn’t as established as places like South-east Asia, it still has some of the best backpacker hostels in the world. Here’s a list of the best backpacker hostels across the continent of South America to inspire your next trip!
The picturesque Cotopaxi National Park and its towering volcano is a must-see when in Ecuador and should be on every backpacker’s list. The park is a beautiful untamed landscape covered in beautiful fields of wildflowers with herds of alpacas wandering aimlessly, all in front of the incredible backdrop of Cotopaxi Volcano. Here’s the complete guide to visiting Cotopaxi National Park from Quito.
Picking the right hostel based on your desired activities is crucial to having the best time whilst travelling so here are the 10 best backpacker hostels in Quito, Ecuador.
With low costs compared to its South American neighbours and beautiful sights from the Amazon to the Uyuni Salt Flats, travelling through Bolivia is a great choice for budget backpackers. One month is also a great amount of time to get off the beaten track and see some of Bolivia’s hidden gems. Continue reading to see this ideal one-month Bolivia backpacking itinerary and route.
If you are planning a short trip to South America, then obviously the two places at the top of everyone’s list to visit are the beautiful Galapagos Islands in Ecuador and the mysterious Machu Picchu in Peru. Here’s a fully planned 2 Week Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu itinerary to help you to see both.
The Quilotoa Crater is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ecuador. The two best options for seeing it include the epic 3-day self-guided trek known as the Quilotoa Loop or visiting the crater on a day trip from Quito. Here’s a simple breakdown of the cost, timings and advantages and disadvantages of both so you can decide which works best for you.
With easy border crossings and good transport links between all three, travelling through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina is a fun and easy option for backpackers. There are lots of different routes to take depending on the country you start in, so continue reading to see the best Bolivia, Chile and Argentina travel itineraries and routes.
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