Named after the Equator, which cuts through the top portion of the country, Ecuador is a gem hidden amongst South America’s expansive terrain. Nature is king in Ecuador and with four unique landscapes, the country has been named as one of the seventeen mega-diverse nations in the world. The four distinct areas of Ecuador include …
Uruguay Travel Guide
Overlooked and barely known, Uruguay is South America’s second smallest country and one that is capturing the hearts of wanderlust travelers. The country sits on the Atlantic Coast of South America with its north and east borders meeting Brazil. In the southern parts of the nation, the Uruguay River marks the boundary between Uruguay and …
Colombia Travel Guide
With Latin American zest, Colombia is one of South America’s most famous countries that has been at the forefront of Latino culture. Whether you’re reading a classic by Gabriel García Márquez or you’ve just started to binge watch Narcos on Netflix, Colombian culture is everywhere. But beyond the country’s culture, travelers are eager to explore …
Chile Travel Guide
As an incredibly long and thin nation, Chile is full of surprises, as well as extremes. The landscape is incredibly diverse with one side bordered by the Pacific Ocean while the Andres rest along the interior border. Dry desert, glaciers, volcanoes, and lush forests also dominate the terrain as you move inland. But what makes …
Peru Travel Guide
Peru is a country that feels like you’re stepping into the past and is paradise for adventurous travelers. The ancient civilizations have left their mark in locations around the country. The most famous are Machu Picchu and the Nazca lines. Once dominated by the Incas, who were a pre-Columbian Empire, the country is home to …
Aguas Termales Cocalmayo de Santa Teresa in Peru
Aguas Termales Cocalmayo de Santa Teresa, or Banos Termales de Cocalmayo, is a hot springs resort nestled in the Southern Peru. It’s located northwest of Cusco, close to the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo/Aguas Calientes. Cocalmayo Hot Springs is secluded in Santa Teresa, Peru next to the Urubamba River. The resort is located about 20 …
Machu Picchu (Agua Calientes) Hot Springs in Peru
Machu Picchu Hot Springs, usually known as Agua Calientes after the town its in, is a day resort in Peru. It’s located a short walk from the town center, welcoming guests year round. The best part about this hot springs resort is its nature setting surrounding by the lush jungle forest and tall mountains. To …
Venezuela Travel Guide
Venezuela is famous for its dramatic landscapes – some of which are considered to be the best in the continent, but in more recent years, political turmoil and instability has plagued the country. With a fight for power between a dictator and democracy, Venezuela has struggled to function. Since the first half of 2019, tourism …
Argentina Travel Guide
Diversity drives the core of Argentina from the natural landscapes to the cities and the people. With so much to see and explore, Argentina is the King of Wanderlust and rightfully fuels the travel daydreams of people all over the world. With Patagonia, the Andes Mountains, Iguazú Falls, glaciers, beaches, deserts, and wetlands, nature’s beauty …
Brazil Travel Guide
An icon of South America, Brazil is bursting with life from the city streets to the remote corners of the Amazon Rainforest. While the streets of Rio de Janeiro are always buzzing, Brazil really is a country dominated by wilderness. With 60% of the Amazon Rainforest within its borders, Brazil boasts the title as Planet …
Top 11 Luxury Hotels in Lima Peru
As the capital of Peru, Lima is the first city see after you arrive at the Jorge Chávez International Airport. Most travelers will spend a few nights in this South American city, either on the beginning or tail-end of Peruvian journey. It’s a major coastal city on the Pacific Ocean, so there are dozens of …
