South America
From the humid jungles of the north to the dry landscapes of the south, this continent has it all. Whether you’re interested in the great outdoors, dining on world-class food, or chillin’ out on a beautiful beach, you will find it in South America. Brush up on your Spanish and Portuguese, pack your hiking boots and get ready for a wild ride.
The Best Things To Do In & Around Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza is the capital of the Mendoza province in Argentina and it’s also the capital of the wine production and distribution for the entire country. Although a very “wine-forward” place, there are lots of things to do in Mendoza that aren’t alcohol-related. The nearby Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley districts are set at the ...
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Cafayate to Tilcara & The Salt Flats: Road Trip in Northwestern Argentina
“You’re taking that road?” Our guide on the Free Walking Tour in Salta exclaimed. “It’s often flooded and is a pretty crazy drive.” We had heard that the road from Cafayate to Cachi was bad from other bloggers, but having a local Argentinian tell us it was bad was another wake up call. We were ...
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Cafayate, Argentina: It’s All About the Wine
Awaking from a fantastic night’s sleep in a king-sized bed, I rolled over and reached for the iPhone. Checking my WhatsApp messages, I saw that there was a new one from Destino Argentina. The message read: “I received an email from the manager of El Esteco Vineyard. They will meet you at 11:30am at the winery for a visit ...
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Salta to Cafayate: How To Road Trip in Northwestern Argentina
Having your own wheels to explore is the ultimate in travel freedom, and the region around Salta is the best place to hit the road! We travelled for 8 days and 7 nights around the province of Salta and Jujuy in our little silver Chevy Classic, and have nothing but amazing things to say about this journey. ...
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Travelling Salta: A Culture-Rich Region of Argentina
When planning our travel route around Argentina, our eyes were continuously drawn to the northwestern province of Salta, which is bordered by Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay. With so many countries edging this province, we knew it would be an interesting, culture-rich region to visit. We arrived in Salta city late at night hungry and tired after our journey ...
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Making Sense Of Montevideo – Uruguay’s Cool Capital
When we planned our 5 month trip around South America, we had only really considered Colombia, Argentina and Chile as our destinations of choice. But when we found out that Uruguay was just a quick 2 hour ferry ride over from Buenos Aires, we jumped at the opportunity to spontaneously visit another country. We first ...
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