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Colca Canyon

The serene flight of the condor is the main draw of Colca Canyon, a giant scar cutting across the earth’s surface. This awesome landscape is...

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Location: Peru

Huaraz and the Cordillera Blanca

An often overlooked area of Peru, the Cordillera Blanca offers a wilderness of high mountain hiking and true adventure for those who want to take...

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Location: Peru

Iquitos and the Jungle

Iquitos is Peru’s gateway to the Amazon, where there are opportunities to swim with dolphins, fish for Piranhas and see a host of bird life in...

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Location: Peru

Potosí

Looking down upon Potosí from the barren heights of Cerro Rico, it’s hard to believe that it was once the largest urban center in South...

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Location: Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni

Active volcanoes, hot springs and a palette of colour-splashed lakes populated by hardy flamingos punctuate surreal, high altitude landscapes of...

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Location: Bolivia

Coroico

Dozens of black dogs sit stoically at the edge of the road, weathering the gloom of the winter morning, and as we drive by, their long snouts and...

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Location: Bolivia

Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas is easy to locate: it’s at the end of the world. One of the southernmost cities in the world, Punta Arenas sits on the Strait of...

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Location: Chile

Easter Island

This mysterious place, home to a lost tribe and their unique carved statues, is the most remote island in the world and is well worth the five-hour...

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Location: Chile

Chilling in Chiloé

The tranquil island of Chiloé has few true attractions but it is the ideal place to kick-back for a few days and enjoy the open spaces and the...

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Location: Chile

Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales

This three-day ferry ride is one of the most spectacular sea journeys in the world as it takes you right into the heart of Patagonia. From the...

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Location: Chile

Iguazú Falls

Stretching 82 feet by 50 yards, and varying from five to 13 feet deep, the 800,000 gallon, multi-purpose swimming pool at the William Woollett Jr....

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Location: Argentina

San Carlos de Bariloche

Picture yourself meandering down a cobblestone street, admiring the sloped roofs and gingerbread look of the homes around you. You’ve just finished...

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Location: Argentina