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Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout the Americas, from Alaska to Patagonia. When she is not travelling and writing, Lorraine works as a freelance researcher, editor, translator and radio programmer--as well as the occasional odd hotel chambermaid and dishwasher. She would never leave home without her “traveling books of poetry”—six small notebooks, hand-bound with old shoelaces—to fill them with more stories and poems of places and people she comes to know and to share whenever, wherever she may. Lorraine and Rocinante have been living and working in Latin America since 2002.
- Hometown
Unites States
- Location now
Latin America
- Work published
Lorraine Caputo's literary works have appeared in over 60 journals in Canada, US and Latin America; travel writings in several journals and the anthology "Drive: True Women's Tales from the Open Road" (Seal Press, 2002); 14 books, including seven chapbooks of poetry ("Andina Aquarelles, published by Snark in 2003, is a collection of poems about Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia); and three sound recordings. She has done over 200 poetry readings from Denali to Buenos Aires. Her poems have been described as "travel poetry."
- Travel philosophy
Patience, patience--you get there when you get there.
- Craziest place
A certain working-class hotel in Mexico City.
- Bizarre experience
Returning to the US.
- Advice
Patience, patience--you get there when you get there.
- Dream destination
To travel the African continent by train.
- Traveled before
Almost every country between Alaska and Argentina--several times.
- Going next
Wherever the wind takes me.
Lorraine Caputo's Guide Book Entries
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Getting to and away from San Antonio Oeste
Oct 30, 2009 - San Antonio Oeste , ArgentinaSan Antonio Oeste is 6 kilometers (3.6 mi) off Ruta Nacional 3. The turn-off for San Antonia Este is off ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Playa Unión
Oct 30, 2009 - Playa Union , ArgentinaPlaya Unión is 5 kilometers (3 mi) from Rawson. Buses leave from Rawson’s bus terminal and main plaza (half-hourly 6 ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Rawson
Oct 30, 2009 - Rawson , ArgentinaRawson is 17 kilometers (11 mi) east of Trelew. Both Ruta 25 and 7 go there. By way of Ruta ......
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When to Go to Puerto San Julián
Oct 29, 2009 - Puerto San Julián , ArgentinaThe weather in Puerto San Julián is like the rest of coastal Patagonia: warm and breezy in summer, and sink-to-the-bone ......
Read MorePuerto San Julián Safety
Oct 29, 2009 - Puerto San Julián , ArgentinaAs tempting as the beaches may be on a hot summer day, swimming is not advised. The sea all along ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto San Julián
Oct 29, 2009 - Puerto San Julián , ArgentinaPuerto San Julián is three kilometers (1.8 mi) off Ruta Nacional 3, 350 kilometers (218 mi) south of Caleta Olivia ......
Read MoreGetting Around Puerto San Julián
Oct 29, 2009 - Puerto San Julián , ArgentinaAn urbano, or city bus, goes down Avenida San Martín, past the bus terminal to Calle 9 de Julio ($0.60). ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Camarones
Oct 28, 2009 - Camarones , ArgentinaCamarones is 252 kilometers (157 mi) south of Trelew and 262 kilometers (163 mi) north of Comodoro Rivadavia. At Km ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Gobernador Gregores
Oct 27, 2009 - ArgentinaFrom the west, Gobernador Gregores is accessed by Ruta Provincial (RP) 29 and RP 27 off Ruta Nacional (RN) 40; ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Río Gallegos
Oct 26, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaIn summer, expect pleasant temperatures, but strong winds that will knock you off your feet. These gusts last from spring ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Río Gallegos
Oct 08, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaRío Gallegos is on Argentina's Ruta 3, 65 Kilometers (2.3 mi) north of the Paso Integración Austral / Monte Aymond ......
Read MoreGetting Around Río Gallegos
Oct 08, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaThree city bus lines run through the urban area. Fare is $0.60. From Calle Catrihuala behind the bus terminal Línea ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away from Parque Nacional Monte León
Oct 07, 2009 - ArgentinaParque Nacional Monte León is 31 kilometers (18 mi) from Piedra Buena and 45 kilometers (27 mi) from Puerto Santa ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto Santa Cruz
Oct 02, 2009 - Puerto Santa Cruz, ArgentinaPuerto Santa Cruz is located at the eastern end of Ruta Nacional 288, 36 kilometers (22 mi) from Piedra Buena. ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Piedra Buena
Oct 02, 2009 - Piedra Buena , ArgentinaPiedra Buena is located at the junction of Ruta Nacional (RN) 3 and RN 288, 119 kilometers (195 mi) south ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From Nahuel Pan
Aug 12, 2009 - Nahuel Pan , ArgentinaNahuel Pan is 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of Esquel, off Ruta 40. The Old Patagonian Express (La Trochita) makes ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away from Río Grande
Jul 20, 2009 - Río Grande, ArgentinaRío Grande is on Argentina’s Ruta 3, 81 kilometers (48.6 mi, paved) southeast of the San Sebastián border crossing with ......
Read MoreAntarctic Wildlife
Jul 20, 2009 - Río Grande, ArgentinaThe ecosystem in Antarctica is a very delicate balance of land, air and marine species each playing vital roles – ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away from Antarctica
Jul 20, 2009 - Río Grande, ArgentinaSince the late 1950s, tourist have been embarking on the journey to Antarctica. In those day, only most wealthy could ......
Read MoreWhat to Take to Antarctica
Jul 20, 2009 - Río Grande, ArgentinaAs accommodations tend to be quite cramped on most ships, especially on expeditions, it is best to pack lightly. Bring ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Antarctica
Jul 20, 2009 - Río Grande, ArgentinaTours go to Antarctica from the beginning of October to the end of March. In October only one ship, an ......
Read MoreUseful Websites
Jul 20, 2009 - Río Grande, Argentina—Instituto Fueguino de Turismo – Oficina Antartica (Avenida Maipú 505, Ushuaia, Tel.: 02901-42-1423, E-mail: antartida@tierradelfuego.org.ar, URL: www.tierradelfuego.org.ar/antartida) —Instituto Antártico Argentino (URL: ......
Read MoreWhat’s in A Name?
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaUpon arriving at El Chaltén, the ragged range edging the horizon immediately catches your eye, especially two high spires stretching ......
Read MoreEl Chaltén Tours
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaWhen the throngs of tourists come to El Chaltén in the warm months between October and April, the town buzzes ......
Read MoreEl Chaltén Safety
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaEl Chaltén has no real crime problems. However, when hiking in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, be aware of the weather ......
Read MoreGetting Around El Chaltén
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaNo car agencies operate in El Chaltén. Albergue Patagonia rents mountain bikes for a minimum of two hours ($9; 4 ......
Read MoreBeers at the End of the World
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaHere at the End of the World in Ushuaia, three breweries cook up Patagonian beers. Try them at the local ......
Read MoreUshuaia Services
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaDuring the summer high season, more services are offered and hours are extended. You can get End of the World ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Ushuaia
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaTransportation schedules change with the season, with more service during the summer. Bus Ushuaia has a central bus station at ......
Read MoreGetting Around Ushuaia
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaWhen renting a car, check about mileage cost and insurance. Inquire about the possibility of taking the vehicle into Chile. ......
Read MoreSafety
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaUshuaia is a fairly safe city, but take common-sense measures against thievery and such. The weather is changeable, even in ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from El Calafate
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaFrom Ruta 40, Ruta 11 (paved) branches off to El Calafate. During winter Ruta 40 can close due to ice ......
Read MoreGetting Around El Calafate
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaEl Calafate is a growing urban sprawl with few paved streets, signs or house numbers. Taqsa runs two routes around ......
Read MoreEl Calafate Safety
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaWhen going out on excursions, remember that the climate can change suddenly. Be sure to have warm and rainproof clothing ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to El Calafate
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaEl Calafate has a microclimate created by the protection of the ice fields to the west, hills to the south ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Río Turbio
Jul 13, 2009 - Rio Turbio, ArgentinaRío Turbio is on Ruta 40, 280 kilometers (174 mi) from Río Gallegos, 290 kilometers (180 mi) from El Calafate ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Caleta Tortel
Jul 10, 2009 - Caleta Tortel, ChileThe turn-off from Carretera Austral is 128 kilometers (79.5 mi) south of Cochrane. From there a road squeezed between Río ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Villa O'Higgins
Jul 10, 2009 - Villa O'Higgins, ChileBarcaza Padre Antonio Ronchi is the ferry that connects the Carretera Austral between Puerto Yungay and Río Bravo, through Fiordo ......
Read MoreCarretera Austral and Northern Patagonia Lodging
Jul 10, 2009 - ChileIn summer, the hotel doors are thrown open to welcome the tourists coming to this corner of Chile. Accommodations along ......
Read MoreCarretera Austral and Northern Patagonia Tours
Jul 10, 2009 - ChileNational and international tour agencies organize trips to the major Northern Patagonia attractions, like cruising to the glaciers of Parque ......
Read MoreCarretera Austral and Northern Patagonia Safety
Jul 10, 2009 - ChilePersonal safety in the Carretera Austral and Northern Patagonia region is good. There is very little thievery and other crimes ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to the Carretera Austral and Northern Patagonia
Jul 10, 2009 - ChileThe easiest time to visit Chile’s Carretera Austral and Northern Patagonia is in summertime. Transportation is more frequent. Cabañas, campground, ......
Read MoreHistory of the Carretera Austral and Northern Patagonia
Jul 10, 2009 - ChileFor centuries the region was occupied by indigenous nations. The Kaweskar lived along the channels of the coast, navigating the ......
Read MoreHighlights of the Carretera Austral and Northern Patagonia
Jul 10, 2009 - ChileFutaleufú – Shooting down the rapids of the Turquoise Río Futaleufú and Espolón Rivers in kayak or raft. Parque Nacional ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael
Jul 09, 2009 - Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael , ChileParque Nacional Laguna San Rafael is accessible by not only by sea, but also air and land. Most people visit ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Cochrane
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileCochrane is 334 kilometers (208 mi) south of Coyhaique, on the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7). The city has two gas ......
Read MoreGetting Around Cochrane
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileCochrane is so small it has no city buses or taxis. You can lease an auto from Patagonino Rent a ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Cochrane
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileRains come every month, with the heaviest being April-August. October, December and February are the driest. The warmest time of ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Reserva Nacional Cerro Castillo
Jul 08, 2009 - Villa Cerro Castillo, ChileFrom Coyhaique, take any bus heading south and get off at Laguna Chiguay or Las Horquetas ($7). Coming from Puerto ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away
Jul 08, 2009 - Puerto Sánchez, ChileDuring the low season, bus service is less frequent. Rains or snows can temporarily close the road at any time ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away
Jul 08, 2009 - Bahía Murta, ChileBahía Murta is 203 kilometers (126 mi) south of Coyhaique. From Cruce Murta, the signed turn-off on the Carretera Austral, ......
Read MoreBahía Exploradores Getting To and Away
Jul 08, 2009 - Bahía Exploradores, ChileThe road is well-graded gravel. To arrive to Km 52, Mirador Glaciar Exploradoes takes 1.5 hours. One way to go ......
Read MorePuerto Río Tranquilo Services
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Río Tranquilo, ChileServices Most businesses in town, such as hotels and tour operators, use the village’s public phone (41-9500) as their contact ......
Read MorePuerto Río Tranquilo Restaurants
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Río Tranquilo, ChileIn Puerto Río Tranquilo are few sit-down restaurants. Most eateries serve fast food. Several shops sell provisiones (groceries). Snacks Silvana:Carretera ......
Read MorePuerto Río Tranquilo Hotels
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Río Tranquilo, ChileCamping El Pudú: one km / 0.6 mi south of Puerto Río Tranquilo, Tel: 57-3003 / 09-891-4051, E-mail: aliciaconce@gmail.com, URL: ......
Read MorePuerto Río Tranquilo Getting To and Away
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Río Tranquilo, ChilePuerto Río Tranquilo is 233 kilometers (145 mi) south of Coyhaique and 97 kilometers (60 mi) north of Cochrane. South ......
Read MorePuerto Guadal Restaurants
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Guadal, ChileAsados Patagones (Los Olmos 541, Tel.: 43-1218). Restoran La Frontera (Los Lirios 399, Tel.: 43-1234). There is a supermarket and several small ......
Read MorePuerto Guadal Services
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Guadal, ChileServices For tourism information, stop by the Municipalidad (Los Lirios and Los Notros, across from the Plaza de Armas). The ......
Read MorePuerto Guadal Hotels
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Guadal, ChileCamping El Parque (one km / 0.6 mi to Chile Chico, Tel.: 41-1268) Hostería Huemules (Las Magnolias 360, Tel.: 43-1212) ......
Read MorePuerto Guadal Getting To and Away
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Guadal, ChilePuerto Guadal is on Ruta CH-265, 30 kilometers (18 mi) from Puerto Bertrand, 10 kilometers (6 mi) from the Carretera ......
Read MorePuerto Bertrand Getting To and Away
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Bertrand, ChilePuerto Bertrand is 25 kilometers (15.5 mi) south of Puerto Río Tranquilo and 54 kilometers (33.6mi) north of Cochrane. No ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Cerro Castillo
Jul 07, 2009 - Villa Cerro Castillo, ChileReserva Nacional (RN) Cerro Castillo is said to be the next Torres del Paine. Although Conaf and the surrounding communities ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Chile Chico
Jul 07, 2009 - Chile Chico , ChileChile Chico is located on Ruta Ch-265, three kilometers (1.8 mi) from Paso Jeínemeni on the Argentine border, 115 kilometers ......
Read MorePadre Antonio Ronchi
Jul 07, 2009 - ChileOne of the most legendary figures of Chile’s Aysén region is Padre Antonio Ronchi (Born February 3, 1930, Balsamo, Milan, ......
Read MoreCarretera Austral and Northern Patagonia Border Crossings
Jul 07, 2009 - ChilePaso Río Puelo A real back road experience is Paso Río Puelo: a four-night, five-day trek from the village of Río ......
Read MorePuerto Bertrand Hotels
Jul 06, 2009 - Puerto Bertrand, ChileAround Puerto Bertrand and along the Río Baker are many fishing lodges. Hospedaje Doña Esther: $10 per person without breakfast, ......
Read MorePuerto Bertrand Restaurants
Jul 06, 2009 - Puerto Bertrand, ChileThere are two basic almacenes (general stores) in the village. There are no restaurants, except those at the hotels. Asados ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Coyhaique
Jul 05, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileCoyhaique may be called La Ciudad de Nieve Eterna (the City of Eternal Snow), but the only snow you’ll see ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Coyhaique
Jul 02, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileSchedules for buses, flights and the Barcaza Antonio Ronchi (the ferry across Fiordo Mitchell, from Puerto Yungay to Río Bravo, ......
Read MoreGetting Around Coyhaique
Jul 02, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileAs in other Chilean cities, Coyhaique has micros (city buses, $0.60) and colectivo taxis ($0.80) that run on set routes ......
Read MoreNorte Grande Highlights
Jul 02, 2009 - ChileThe Norte Grande region can be divided into three major areas: the Atacama Desert in the middle, the Pacific beaches ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Monumento Natural Dos Lagunas
Jun 30, 2009 - Monumento Nacional Dos Lagunas, ChileMonumento Natural Dos Lagunas is 20 kilometers (12 mi) east of Coyhaique on the Camino Internacional to Coyhaique Alto border ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Reserva Nacional Río Simpson
Jun 30, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Río Simpson, ChileReserva Nacional Río Simpson is at Km 37 of the Coyhaique – Puerto Aysén road. Buses making the run between ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Reserva Nacional Coyhaique
Jun 30, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Coyhaique, ChileThe access road to Reserva Nacional Coyhaique is on the Coyhaique – Puerto Aysén road, five kilometers (3 mi) north ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Pisagua
Jun 29, 2009 - Pisagua, ChilePisagua is 183 kilometers (114 mi) south of Arica and 168 kilometers (104 mi) north of Iquique. Take Ruta 5 ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Mamiña
Jun 29, 2009 - Mamiña, ChileJust north of Pozo Almonte, at Km 1808.75 of the Pan-American Highway, is the turn-off for A-65, which goes to ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Huara
Jun 29, 2009 - Huara, ChileHuara is on the west side of Ruta 5 (the Pan-American Highway), 26 kilometers (15.6 mi) north of Humberstone and ......
Read MoreThe Ghosts of Iquique
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileThe history of Iquique and neighboring pampas lives in other ways, too. This is a region where the ghosts of ......
Read MoreChumbeques
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileThree thin, flaky shortbread cookies layered with fruit jam to make a square cookie sandwich. This is the confection that ......
Read MoreCrossing into Bolivia
Jun 29, 2009 - Arica, ChileIn winter, Chile and Bolivia are on the same time; in the summer, Bolivia is one hour behind. About a ......
Read MoreCrossing into Peru
Jun 29, 2009 - Arica, ChileThe only official border crossing between Chile and Peru is that between Arica and Tacna. By Bus The road border ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Iquique
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileBus Most long-distance buses depart from the Terminal Internacional Rodoviario, whose facilities include bathrooms, showers, phone, internet, snack shops and luggage ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Iquique
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileDuring the summer (December-March), the weather is hot during the day and brisk at night. The rest of the year ......
Read MoreGetting Around Iquique
Jun 27, 2009 - Iquique, ChileMicros, or urban minibuses, go many places within the city and up to Alto Hospicio (until 10 p.m., $0.80-1). Colectivos ......
Read MoreIquique Safety
Jun 27, 2009 - Iquique, ChileBeware petty theft of belongings on the beach and at the bus terminals. After dark, take special care around the ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From Reserva Natural Pampa Del Tamarugal
Jun 25, 2009 - ChileAny bus going between Arica and Iquique passes by Sector Zapiga of Reserva Natural Pampa Del Tamarugal. For Sector Los ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From Parque Nacional Volcán Isluga
Jun 25, 2009 - ChileTo arrive to Parque Nacional Volcán Isluga from Iquique, take Ruta a-16 to Humberstone, at the junction with Ruta 5 ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Monumento Natural Salar de Surire
Jun 23, 2009 - ChileThe only way to visit Monumento Natural Salar de Surire is on tour or in a private or rented vehicle. ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Reserva Nacional Las Vicuñas
Jun 23, 2009 - ChileGuallatire is 85 kilometers (51 mi) from Putre and 230 kilometers (138 mi, 5.5 hours) from Arica. The only way ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Parque Nacional Lauca
Jun 23, 2009 - ChileGetting to Parque Nacional Lauca is easy. The paved Ruta CH-11, connecting Arica with La Paz, Bolivia, passes through the ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Putre
Jun 20, 2009 - Putre, ChilePutre is 145 kilometers (87 mi) from Arica. Gas is sometimes available at a shop on Calle Canto, near Baquedano. ......
Read MoreGetting Around Putre
Jun 20, 2009 - Putre, ChileThere are no formal services for getting around town. The cruce, or crossroads to the main highway is four kilometers ......
Read MorePutre Safety
Jun 20, 2009 - Putre, ChileBe aware of the altitude. Take it slow and easy. Acclimatize, especially if you are hiking in the parks. When ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Putre
Jun 20, 2009 - Putre, ChileBecause it is in a valley, the weather in Putre is pretty much the same all year round. Days can ......
Read MoreFeast Days in the Precordillera de Belén
Jun 20, 2009 - ChileThe villages of the Precordillera de Belén celebrate agricultural, saint days and other religious events. Come to observe the traditional ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Precordillera de Belén
Jun 20, 2009 - ChileIf driving, take extra fuel, food and water. Distances are long and isolated. Gas and other services are scarce. Transporte de ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Valle de Lluta
Jun 19, 2009 - ChileFrom Arica, minibuses leave from Chacabuco 974-976 (Monday-Friday four departures, 6-11 a.m., four afternoon departures 1-8 p.m., last back 10:30 ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Valle de Azapa
Jun 19, 2009 - ChileRutas A-27 and A-33 are the main accesses to the Azapa valley. Side roads connect them, at Cerro Sombrero and ......
Read MoreRock Art
Jun 19, 2009 - ChileGeoglyphs, petroglyphs, petrographs: These three terms are used to describe artworks done by prehistoric societies. Although they may be used ......
Read MoreCiudad de los Césares
Jun 19, 2009 - ChileMany of the villages the Spaniards founded in the Patagonia were created during attempts to find the mythical Ciudad de ......
Read MoreLakes District Border Crossings
Jun 19, 2009 - ChileIn winter, snow can close some of the passes. Check with the carabineros in the nearest town to check on ......
Read MoreThe Lakes District Safety
Jun 18, 2009 - ChileIn terms of personal safety, the Lakes District is generally safe. In the larger cities you should take a bit ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to the Lakes District
Jun 18, 2009 - ChileThe Lakes District is a very popular summer destination for Chileans and foreigners. From November to March, the entire region ......
Read MoreHistory of the Lakes District
Jun 18, 2009 - ChileWhen the glaciers retreated from the Lakes District, humans were already here. The oldest human community in the Americas, dating ......
Read MoreSailing the Southern Seas
Jun 17, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileThe southern seas of Chile are a world apart. Around any boats plying these waters leap whales, dolphins and toninas. ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Parque Nacional Alerce Andino
Jun 16, 2009 - Parque Nacional Alerce Andino, ChileRuta V-65 goes from Puerto Montt to Correntoso village, then on to ranger station at Lago Chapo (46 km/28 mi). ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales
Jun 15, 2009 - Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales, ChileParque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales is 64 kilometers (39 mi) from Puerto Varas and 86 kilometers (52 mi) from Puerto ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Frutillar
Jun 14, 2009 - Frutillar , ChilePaved roads connect Frutillar with Puerto Varas (26 km/16 mi) to the south and Puerto Octay (25 km/15 mi) and ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Puerto Octay
Jun 13, 2009 - Puerto Octay, ChilePuerto Octay is approximately 50 kilometers (30 mi) from Osorno, by way of Ruta U-55. With public transportation, you can ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Lago Llanquihue
Jun 13, 2009 - Lago Llanquihue, ChileYou can get to the villages around Lago Llanquihue from Osorno or Puerto Montt. Buses connect Puerto Octay with Las ......
Read MoreThe Day the Earth Moved
Jun 09, 2009 - ChileMay 22, 1960, is a date few in southern Chile will ever forget: that is the day the world’s largest ......
Read MoreHow to Eat a Crudo
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileOne of the many culinary gifts of the German immigrants to the Valdivian menu is the crudo, or steak tartar. ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Valdivia
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileMost long distance buses leave from inside the Terminal de Buses, which is equipped with bathrooms, showers, shops, restaurants, call ......
Read MoreGetting Around Valdivia
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileNote: Do not confuse Paseo C. Henríquez and Calle C. Henríquez. Busetas, or minibuses, have set routes ($0.70), as do colectivo ......
Read MoreValdivia Safety
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileCare needs to be taken at night when walking, especially along General Lagos and the neighborhoods east of Riquelme. Keep ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Valdivia
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChilePeople from England and the Pacific Northwest will feel right at home in Valdivia. Winters are cool and rainy. Spring ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Parque Nacional Huerquehue
Jun 05, 2009 - Curarrehue , ChileParque Nacional Huerquehue is 135 kilometers (81 miles) from Temuco, by way of Villarrica and Pucón, to Ruta 119. The ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Parque Nacional Puyehue
Jun 05, 2009 - Parque Nacional Puyehue, ChileParque Nacional Puyehue is on Ruta 215, the international road from Osorno to Bariloche, Argentina. This is the camino international ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Lonquimay
Jun 04, 2009 - Lonquimay, ChileLonquimay is 144 kilometers (86.5 mi) east of Temuco. From the Argentine border, it is 70 kilometers (42 mi) from ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Melipeuco
Jun 03, 2009 - Melipeuco, ChileMelipueco is 92 kilometers (55 mi) southeast of Temuco. The village has a gas station. From Temuco, NarBus provides service to ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Curacautín
Jun 03, 2009 - Curacautín, ChileCuracautín is 87 kilometers from Temuco. Two roads go there, one by way of Victoria (56 km/34 mi northwest of ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Reserva Nacional Alto Bío Bío
Jun 02, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Alto Bío Bío, ChileReserva Nacional Alto Bío Bío is four kilometers (2.4 mi) north off the Camino Internacional Ruta Ch-181 to the Argentine ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello-Nalcas
Jun 02, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello-Nalcas, ChileReserva Nacional Malalcahuello-Nalcas is 120 kilometers (72 mi) northwest of Temuco. From Temuco, go to Curacautín, and from there the ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Parque Nacional Conguillío
Jun 02, 2009 - Parque Nacional Conguillio, ChileParque Nacional Conguillío is accessible only by private car or tour from Temuco. The route spanning through Victoria, Curacautín and ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto Chacabuco
Jun 01, 2009 - Puerto Chacabuco , ChilePuerto Chacabuco is 14 kilometers (8.5 mi) from Puerto Aysén. In winter, snow may close the Puerto Aysén-Puerto Chacabuco road ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Parque Nacional Tolhuaca
Jun 01, 2009 - Parque Nacional Tolhuaca, ChileFrom Victoria, a paved road heads eastward 63 kilometers (38 mi), through Inspector Fernández village, to the main entrance of ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Reserva Nacional Futaleufú
Jun 01, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Futaleufú, ChileReserva Nacional Futaleufú is 10 kilometers (six miles) from Futaleufú village. No public transport goes to the reserve. A gravel ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto Aysén
May 31, 2009 - Puerto Aysén, ChileTaxi: To hire a taxi to Río Los Palos or Lago Riesco costs about $24 round trip. Transportes Vilu (Ibar 671, ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto Cisnes
May 31, 2009 - Puerto Cisnes, ChileThe turn-off from the Carretera Austral for Puerto Cisnes is 256 kilometers (154 miles) south of Chaitén and 197 kilometers ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Parque Nacional Queulat
May 31, 2009 - Parque Nacional Queulat, ChileParque Nacional Queulat's Sector Angostura is 40 kilometers (24 miles) north of Puerto Puyuhuapi. The southern sectors begin 20 kilometers ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Futaleufú
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileHighway CH-231 from Puerto Ramírez to Futaleufú is washboard grade and from Futa to the border is paved. Villa Santa ......
Read MoreGetting Around Futaleufú
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileFutaleufú is a small town. It has no public transportation system or taxis. Centro de Llamadas Ruly rents cars with ......
Read MoreFutaleufú Safety
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileFutaleufú is downwind from Volcán Chaitén. Even though much of the volcanic ash has been removed, lots of it still ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Futaleufú
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileFutaleufú has four distinct seasons. In summer, temperatures reach 30-40ºC (86-100ºF) and is dry. Winters are cold, dipping to -13ºC ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puyuhuapi
May 30, 2009 - Puerto Puyuhuapi, ChileAónikenk rents bicycles (Hamburgo 16). On the north edge of town, on the other side of the bridge, is a gas ......
Read MoreGetting to & away from Parque Nacional Hornopirén
May 29, 2009 - Parque Nacional Hornopirén, ChileFrom Puerto Montt, take the Carretera Austral (Ruta CH-7) southward to Caleta La Arena, then cross Estuario Reloncaví to Caleta ......
Read MoreFuegian Film
May 28, 2009 - ChileIn the wilds of Southern Patagonia grew one of the shoots of Chile’s fledgling film industry. Two men played a ......
Read MoreGetting to & away from Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins
May 28, 2009 - Parque Nacional Bernardo O'Higgins, ChileMost of Parque Nacional (PN) Bernardo O’Higgins is inaccessible. No land road arrives to it. From Puerto Natales, tour boats ......
Read MoreSouthern Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego Border Crossings
May 28, 2009 - ChileNear Puerto Natales are three pasos, or border crossings. Each gives access to Argentina’s Ruta 40: Dorotea, Chile / Mina 1, ......
Read MoreSafety in Southern Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego
May 27, 2009 - ChileFor the most part, dangers in Chile’s Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego are the elements. During the summer when ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Southern Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego
May 27, 2009 - ChileFrom late spring to early fall, especially the months of December to March, southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego are ......
Read MoreHistory of Southern Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego
May 27, 2009 - ChileMillennia ago this part of the planet was covered with massive sheets of ice. About 12,000 years ago, they began ......
Read MoreChile's National Parks
May 26, 2009 - ChileChile has an extensive holding of protected areas, from the desert of the north to the icy waters of the ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From Porvenir
May 22, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileBy boat The main way to get to Porvenir is by ferry from Punta Arenas. The port is at Bahía Chilota, ......
Read MoreGetting Around Porvenir
May 22, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileThe town is small enough to get around on foot. To the ferry port at Bahía Chilota, catch a combi ......
Read MorePorvenir Safety
May 22, 2009 - Porvenir, ChilePorvenir is a safe town. If driving into the interior of the island, be sure to carry an extra tire, ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Porvenir
May 22, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileTourism services are in full swing during the summer months. from October to April. The days are longer and warmer, ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From Punta Arenas
May 20, 2009 - Punta Arenas, ChileAir, bus and boat schedules are published in the local daily newspapers. Bus Punta Arenas has no central bus station. Several companies ......
Read MoreGetting Around Punta Arenas
May 20, 2009 - Punta Arenas, ChileDo not confuse Calle Pedro Montt with Calle Jorge Montt, or Pasaje Bories with Calle Bories. City buses (micros) have numbered ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From La Reserva Nacional Lago Palena
Apr 22, 2009 - Palena, ChileReserva Nacional Lago Palena is accessible only by a horseback riding-hiking path. Access is best in summer, when the ranger ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Lago Palena Hotels
Apr 22, 2009 - Palena, ChileLodging options within the park are at a Refugio Municipal in the Zancudo sector, Refugio Conaf in the Valle Vista ......
Read MoreClimate in the Reserva Nacional Lago Palena
Apr 21, 2009 - Palena, ChileThe climate in the reserve is cold and rainy. Annual precipitation is 900-1200 millimeters (35.5-47 inches) per year, with June ......
Read MoreFlora and Fauna in the Reserva Nacional Lago Palena
Apr 21, 2009 - Palena, ChileThe forest flora is principally lenga, with coigüe de Magallanes and ñirre. Major mammal inhabitants include zorro culpeo (Lycalopex culpaeus, ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From Lago Yelcho
Apr 21, 2009 - ChilePuerto Cárdenas is on the Carretera Austral, 46 kilometers (27.5 miles) from Chaitén and 31 kilometers (18.5 miles) from Santa ......
Read MoreLago Yelcho Restaurants and Lodging
Apr 21, 2009 - ChileMany hostels also offer meal service. In El Amarillo: Residencial Marcella (Tel.: 26-4442) — $16 per person Hospedaje Los Mañíos ......
Read MoreLago Yelcho
Apr 21, 2009 - ChileMidway between the coast and the Argentine border stretches Lago Yelcho, a 35-kilometer (21-mile) long sliver of clear, azure water. ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Palena
Apr 03, 2009 - Palena, ChileAlto Palena is located 72 kilometers (43 miles) East of Villa Santa Lucía. From Santa Lucía take highway CH-235 45 ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away from El Chaltén
Mar 18, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaBy Bus The majority of visitors reach El Chaltén by bus from El Calafate. The trip takes approximately 3.5 to 4 ......
Read MoreClimbing Volcán Villarrica
Feb 17, 2009 - Parque Nacional Villarrica, ChileSnow crunches beneath crampons as the group of climbers reach their goal: Volcán Villarrica's 200-meter (650-foot) wide crater glowing magenta ......
Read MoreSkiing
Feb 17, 2009 - Parque Nacional Villarrica, ChileA different type of fun awaits volcano enthusiasts once the snow begins flurrying around the perfect cone of Volcán Villarrica. ......
Read MoreCamping
Feb 17, 2009 - Parque Nacional Villarrica, ChileCamping within Parque Nacional Villarrica is principally for those wanting to enjoy the many treks there. In the Chinay area ......
Read MoreHiking
Feb 17, 2009 - Parque Nacional Villarrica, ChileParque Nacional Villarrica has over a dozen trails leading visitors to explore the deepest recesses of the park, from wetlands ......
Read MoreGetting to and away
Feb 17, 2009 - Parque Nacional Villarrica, ChileFrom Temuco, take Ruta 5 to Freire, then turn off for Villarrica and Pucón (120 kilometers / 72 miles, 1 ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Osorno
Feb 09, 2009 - Osorno, ChileBuses Terminal de Buses (Errázuriz 1400, Tel.: 23-4149, URL: www.terminalbususosorno.cl) is where national, international and most regional buses depart. It ......
Read MoreGetting Around Osorno
Feb 09, 2009 - Osorno, ChileBusetas ($0.80) and colectivo taxis ($1-1.20) have set routes within the city. The main arteries for both are Bilbao (east-bound) ......
Read MoreSafety
Feb 09, 2009 - Osorno, ChileTake care around the mercado municipal and parks at night. The Plaza de Armas is okay, it is patrolled 24 ......
Read MoreWhen to Go
Feb 09, 2009 - Osorno, ChileOsorno has a rainy, temperate climate. Summer temperatures reach 14ºC (57ºF). Winters, from June to August, are wet and cold, ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away
Feb 03, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileBus All buses leave from the Terminal de Buses (Avenida Diego Portales s/n, Tel.: 34-9011). Services at the depot include phone, ......
Read MoreSafety
Feb 03, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileTake care at all hours at the bus terminal and the ports. After dark, Angelmó, the beaches and downtown are ......
Read MoreWhen to Go
Feb 03, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChilePuerto Montt has a cool, humid climate. Annual temperatures average 10-13°C (50-55°F), with highest in January and February (20-21°C / ......
Read MoreGetting Around Puerto Montt
Feb 03, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileMini-buses ($0.70) and collective taxis ($0.80) run on set routes. Some regular cabs charge by time, others by distance. All ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Huerquehue
Feb 02, 2009 - ChileNational park Huerquehue, 35km from Pucón, offers great hikes along easy trails, even though these are covered with snow most ......
Read MoreSafety
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileIf doing climbing or multi-day treks in Villarrica or Huerquehue national park, notify the Conaf office in Pucón. Villarrica is ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Pucón
Jan 25, 2009 - Pucón, ChilePucón has no main bus terminal. Most depots are on Palguín, near Uruguay. Also at this intersection is a shop ......
Read MoreGetting Around
Jan 25, 2009 - Pucón, ChilePucón has no public transport system save for colectivo taxis, which have fixed routes ($0.70). Four private taxi companies run ......
Read MoreWhen to Go
Jan 25, 2009 - Pucón, ChileThe rains in Pucón know no season. They come at any time of the year, though lessen in between October ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Villa Santa Lucía
Jan 23, 2009 - Villa Santa Lucía , ChileAll transportation leaves from Salón de Té Nachito on the plaza. In the non-summer months, services are drastically reduced. To ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from La Junta
Jan 23, 2009 - La Junta, ChileLa Junta is directly on the Carretera Austral, 68 kilometers / 41 miles south of Villa Santa Lucía and 341 ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away from Lago Ranco
Jan 23, 2009 - Lago Ranco, ChileTravelers can make the journey to that land today by taking Ruta 5 Sur out of Valdivia to Los Lagos, ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Lago Pirehueico
Jan 22, 2009 - Lago Pirehueico, ChileFrom Panguipulli, Buses Lafit has service to Puerto Fuy (Monday-Saturday 10 a.m., making connection with the transbordador, or ferry; also ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away Lago Panguipulli
Jan 22, 2009 - Lago Panguipulli, ChileYou can reach the village of Panguipulli from Valdivia: Buses Pirehueico (Monday-Saturday every 45 minutes 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sunday hourly 8 ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Coñaripe
Jan 21, 2009 - Coñaripe, ChileAll transport leaves from Calle Guido Beck de Ramberga. Terminal de Buses de Panguipulli : To Panguipulli: Monday-Saturday 3-4 buses daily, Sunday ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Chaitén
Jan 13, 2009 - Chaitén, ChileRuta 7 leads into Chaitén from the south. The last 31 kilometers is paved. You might see ash drifts at ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Licán Ray
Dec 27, 2008 - Licanray, ChileLicán Ray is connected by road to Villarrica to the north, Coñaripe to the east and Panguipulli to the south. ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Villarrica
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileAll the bus companies in Villarrica are located near one another on Bilboa and Anfión Muñoz. TurBus, Jac and Pullman ......
Read MoreGetting Around Villarrica
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileThree routes of busetas, or microbuses, tread the city ($0.60). Another way to get around is by collective taxis, which ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Villarrica
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileVillarrica has a humid, temperate climate. The wettest months are in fall and winter (May to July). The drier months ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Temuco
Dec 15, 2008 - Temuco, ChileBus The bus terminal, or Rodoviario, is at Vicente Pérez Rosales 01609, about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) north of the ......
Read MoreGetting Around Temuco
Dec 15, 2008 - Temuco, ChileMicros, or city buses, have routes throughout the urban area, passing along Rodríguez and Portales Streets ($0.65). Number 7 from ......
Read MoreTravel Advisory: Carretera Austral
Dec 10, 2008 - ChileOn May 2, 2008, Volcán Chaitén in Chile’s Patagonia rumbled to life. Chaitén Volcano’s eruption has caused disruptions not only ......
Read MoreOther Adventure Sports
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileOut in the desert, up on the hills and under the waves, thrill seekers have plenty of ways to get ......
Read MoreArica Services
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileSernatur (Servicio Nacional de Turismo) has information on the entire Arica-Painacota and Tarapacá regions, as well as other parts of ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Arica
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileBuses leave from Terminal Rodoviario Nacional to Chilean destinations (Avenida Diego Portales 948, Tel: 24-1390). Services include phone, luggage storage, cafés, ......
Read MoreGetting Around Arica
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileMinibuses frequently run within the city and to surrounding areas. Many pass by 18 de Septiembre, including those for the ......
Read MoreArica Safety
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileAs its history points out, Arica is prone to tsunamis. In such an event, head for higher ground. Evacuation routes ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Arica
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileRain only comes to Arica as the rare drop. Temperatures average 18°C (65°F) and nights are cool. During most of ......
Read MoreA Year After
Oct 09, 2008 - PeruOn August 15, 2007, a magnitude-8 earthquake struck Peru’s Southern Pacific Coast. The epicenter was located 48 kilometers (30 miles) ......
Read MoreCentro Cultural Teatro Orfeón
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruTeatro Orfeón, constructed in 1848, is Tacna’s oldest theater. Unlike most playhouses we know today, with rows of seating facing ......
Read MoreTacna Services
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruThe main office of iPeru is in the old red and white municipalidad building (Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 8:30 ......
Read MoreGetting Around Tacna
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruCombis, or microbuses, run throughout the city ($0.25). From Terminal Terrestre Manuel A. Odría to downtown, take the “A”; from ......
Read MoreSafety in Tacna
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruTacna is generally a safe city—but a city nonetheless. Take care in the market areas and the bus terminals. It ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Tacna
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruThe summer months (December-March) are warm day and night, with temperatures 25-28°C (77-83°F). The rest of the year, days dawn ......
Read MoreNasca Services
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruThe public tourism office is in the back of the municipalidad, or city hall (Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m. ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Nasca
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruMost fruits and vegetables are banned from entering Tacna and Moquegua Departments. Bags and vehicles are checked upon entering these ......
Read MoreGetting Around Nasca
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruJirón Bolognesi is also known as the “Boulevard.” In Nasca, people use Jirón and Calle interchangeably for street names; Callao ......
Read MoreNasca Safety
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruHotel and tour solicitors hang out at the bus terminals. They have a bad reputation. Do not speak with them, ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Nasca
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruIn the summer months (mid-December through March) it is just plain old hot in Nasca. The rest of the year, ......
Read MoreHuacachina Services
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruHuacachina has no tourism office, though hotels and tour operators gladly step up to the plate. The police station is ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Huacachina
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruBuses for other Peru destinations depart from Ica. See Getting To and Away from Ica for details. In the oasis, ......
Read MoreGetting Around Huacachina
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruHuacachina is a small enough hamlet to get anywhere on foot. If you are feeling particularly lazy or you need ......
Read MoreHuacachina Safety
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruSandboarding on large dunes can be a tricky proposition, if not down-right dangerous for the novice. Do not go out ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Huacachina
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruHuacachina’s climate is much like that of the city of Ica. Expect clear skies day and night with plenty of ......
Read MoreIca Services
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruSince the earthquake damaged city hall, Ica no longer has a tourism office. Get information at www.regioica.gob.pe and www.peru.info/ica. The ......
Read MoreGetting Around Ica
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruMototaxis cost $0.70 within the city. Taxis are $1-1.35. City minibuses charge $0.50. ......
Read MoreSafety in Ica
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruBeware of thieves and bag slashers at the bus terminals and stops (especially for Nasca), even during broad daylight. Also ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Ica
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruIca has a desert climate with sunny days and temperatures reaching to 32°C (89°F). Nights tend to be cool, falling ......
Read MoreParacas Services
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruIn Paracas there is no municipal tourism office. Private tour operators are willing to dispense information, as well as eager ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruTwo of Peru’s best bus companies now have depots in Paracas: Cruz del Sur (Hotel Zarcillo Paradise, Avenida Independencia A20, ......
Read MoreGetting Around Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruA taxi to or from the Cruz del Sur terminal costs $0.70. The Pisco-Chaco-Paracas combi goes as far as the ......
Read MoreSafety in Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruThe 2007 tsunami that swept over Paracas is a reminder that this earthquake-prone continent is subject to tidal waves as ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruThe best months to visit Paracas are from mid-December through March. The days are hot, the skies clear and the ......
Read MorePisco Services
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruPisco has no public tourism office. But, the numerous tour companies at the corner of San Francisco and Progreso are ......
Read MoreGetting Around Pisco
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruThe only way to presently zip around town is in one of the enclosed motorcycle taxis that look like beetles ......
Read MoreSafety in Pisco
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruImmediately after the 2007 earthquake security had actually improved in Pisco, thanks to the presence of military troops. Once they ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Pisco
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruPisco has a dry climate. The best weather comes with summer, mid-December to March. Skies are clear and temperatures warm ......
Read MorePeru-Ecuador Border Crossings
Sep 26, 2008 - PeruPERU-ECUADOR BORDER CROSSINGS La Tina, Peru / Macará, Ecuador This is the safest of the border crossings between Peru and Ecuador. La ......
Read MoreGetting to and Away from Huancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruTo Piura: Buses depart from the Terminal Terrestre. All companies charge $8.35 and take six to nine hours, depending on ......
Read MoreGetting Around Huancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruA motorcycle rickshaw taxi costs $0.35 within the city and $0.50-0.70 to outlying areas. Always ask the price before boarding ......
Read MoreSafety in Huancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruMany conmen hang outside the bus terminal arranging trips to the Lagunas. The tourism office says to avoid them for ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Huancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruThe weather in Huancabamba is temperate and humid. In the higher altitude zones, it is cold and very humid. From ......
Read MoreGetting Around Huanchaco
Sep 19, 2008 - Huanchaco, PeruTaxis and mototaxis ply Huanchaco’s few streets, charging $1 and $0.50 respectively. In 2003, the city renumbered street addresses, making it ......
Read MoreSafety in Huanchaco
Sep 19, 2008 - Huanchaco, PeruPlease remember: Regardless of where you choose to pull up a piece of sand for a little beachside relaxation, be ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Huanchaco
Sep 19, 2008 - Huanchaco, PeruHuanchaco has the same high season as other Peruvian coast resorts, from mid-December through March. Temperaturas—both air and sea—are warmer ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away From Trujillo
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruThree areas serve as the central points for bus offices. On Avenida del Ejército, just past Avenida España, are the ......
Read MoreGetting Around Trujillo
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruTaxis around town typically cost $1, and more for longer distances. A combi ride within the city limits costs $0.25-0.40. ......
Read MoreSafety in Trujillo
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruVisitors are warned frequently about walking beyond the Avenida España ring that circles the city, as well as walking in ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Trujillo
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruTrujillo has a warm, dry climate. Temperatures average 23°C (73°F) to 16°C (61°F). During El Niño years, temperatures rise and ......
Read MoreNew Finds
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruThe desert around Chiclayo continues to prove itself as one of Peru’s most archaeologically rich regions. Year after year, with ......
Read MoreKing Kongs
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruAll over the Chiclayo region the King Kong is a popular treat. This gigantic alfajor has thick wafers layered with ......
Read MoreGetting Around Chiclayo
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruPublic transportation costs $.35 and taxi cabs $.80-1. Mototaxis are allowed in the outlying areas of the town, but not ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Chiclayo
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruSimilar to other places along the coast, the best weather in Chiclayo is from January to March. Throughout the rest ......
Read MoreGetting Around Máncora
Sep 02, 2008 - Máncora, PeruThe Panamerican Highway is the main street in Máncora. North of city hall and the church, it is referred to ......
Read MoreSafety in Máncora
Sep 02, 2008 - Máncora, PeruBecause Máncora attracts local and international tourists, it also attracts the thieves. Several armed robberies have been reported on the ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Máncora
Sep 02, 2008 - Máncora, PeruLocals say it never rains and the sun shines every day of the year in Máncora. The heat swells from ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away from Paita and the Coast
Sep 02, 2008 - Paita , PeruIn Paita, the Dora bus terminal is on the corner of Jirón Zanjón and Loreto. Buses run ever half hour ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Zorritos
Sep 02, 2008 - PeruThe stop (paradero) is at Parque Grau in the Villar section of the village. Bus companies are located north of ......
Read MoreGetting Around Zorritos
Sep 02, 2008 - PeruMost people zip around Zorritos in three-wheel motorcycle rickshaw taxi ($0.50-0.70). ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Zorritos
Sep 02, 2008 - PeruZorritos is a popular Peruvian vacation destination from mid-December through March and for the Fiestas Patrias at the end of ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away from Tumbes
Sep 02, 2008 - Tumbes, PeruLong distance buses to Lima and points between (including Máncora, Piura, Chiclayo and Trujillo) depart from Avenida Tumbes, blocks (cuadras) ......
Read MoreSafety in Tumbes
Sep 02, 2008 - Tumbes, PeruThe city of Tumbes is fairly safe, well safer than the route north to the border. Of course, take care ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Tumbes
Sep 02, 2008 - Tumbes, PeruThe City of Eternal Summer lives up to its name. The mean annual temperature is 26°C (79°F) during the day, ......
Read MoreGetting To & Away from Cabo Blanco
Aug 18, 2008 - Cabo Blanco, PeruFrom Máncora, take an Eppo bus to El Alto (half-hourly 4 a.m.-7:15 p.m., $0.85, 40 minutes). Upon arriving in El ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away from Catacaos
Aug 16, 2008 - Catacaos, PeruFrom Piura, collective taxis leave from Calle Lima and Jirón Huancavelica, and from Avenida Loreto and Jirón Tumbes ($0.50). Combis ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Piura
Aug 11, 2008 - Piura, PeruPiura is nicknamed “La Ciudad de Eterno Calor” (the city of eternal heat). All year this desert-oasis city is hot ......
Read MoreGetting around Piura
Aug 11, 2008 - Piura, PeruThere are a variety of ways of getting around Piura. Combis run on major streets ($0.35). Taxis cost $1-1.65, depending ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Piura
Aug 11, 2008 - Piura, PeruPiura is the crossroads of northern Peru. Many travelers pass through on their way north to Ecuador or south to ......
Read MoreDealing with Officialdom and Business
Jul 11, 2008 - ColombiaColombia is also a very business-oriented society. Arrive to appointments on time, even though the other party may not. When ......
Read MoreEtiquette and Dress
Jul 11, 2008 - ColombiaColombia is an extremely courteous country. When addressing strangers, a Colombian calls someone primo/prima or vecino/vecina. In the countryside, a ......
Read MoreTravel Tips for Specific Groups
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaWomen Travelers Colombia is a good country for the lone woman traveler. They are hassled less here by the stereotypical ......
Read MoreKeeping in Touch in Colombia
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaMail and Packages The national postal service is Correos de Colombia, also called Adpostal. Most towns have an office. Letters ......
Read MoreTips for Budget Travelers
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaColombia is a “swing” country for travelers spending six months to two years traveling in the Americas, northward from Argentina ......
Read MoreCosts in Colombia
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaBudget travelers can easily get by on about $17 per person per day, including the occasional national park visit and meal ......
Read MoreMoney in Colombia
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaMoney Even though most people travel only with a bank card, a variety of money options should be employed. The ......
Read MoreMedia in Colombia
Jul 10, 2008 - ColombiaColombia is a tough country for journalism. Human rights organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights First, as well as ......
Read MoreA Glossary of Rodeo Terms
Jul 09, 2008 - ColombiaWhile in the Llanos region, take the opportunity to go to the rodeo—or, in local parlance, el coleo. To help ......
Read MoreHighlights of the Llanos and Selva
Jul 09, 2008 - ColombiaThe pristine southeastern part of Colombia has many beauties to show visitors—if only visitors could arrive there safely. In the ......
Read MoreSafety in the Llanos and Selva
Jul 09, 2008 - ColombiaThe security situation in the Llanos and Selva can be summed up in two words: War Zone. This is where ......
Read MoreHistory of the Llanos and Selva
Jul 09, 2008 - ColombiaAfter Francisco de Orellana blazed a trail to the Amazon River in 1542, many mid-16th century conquistadores like Diego de ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Tabatinga
Jul 08, 2008 - Tabatinga, BrazilBY BOAT Tabatinga has two ports: Porta da Feira (at the end of RuaSantos Dumont down by the market) and ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Santa Rosa
Jul 08, 2008 - Santa Rosa, PeruThe only way to get to or from Santa Rosa is by launch, leaving from the main street. To Leticia: daily ......
Read MoreSafety in Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaPuerto Nariño is a safe town. When out after dark, take a flashlight (torch). Do not wander alone into the ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaThe only place really to go is Leticia. All boats leave from the village’s dock. Fast boat to Leticia—Daily 7:30 ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaPuerto Nariño has a few impressive events on the calendar. April 1 is the Aniversario del Municipio, the town’s birthday ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaAlthough the seasons are similar to those of Leticia, it doesn’t get as hot in Puerto Nariño. The dry season ......
Read MoreHistory of Puerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaThe first permanent settlement at the mouth of the Loretoyacü River was a product of love. After marrying, Luis Eco ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Sibundoy
Jul 07, 2008 - Sibundoy , ColombiaSibundoy is accessible by public transportation from Pasto (several companies with daily departures, $5, 3 hours) and from Pitalito by ......
Read MoreSafety in Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaWithin the town of Leticia it is pretty safe, though residents advise against walking toward the airport, the river or ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaLeticia is accessible by river and air. The only road that exists is a dry-weather track to Tarapacá (with public ......
Read MoreGetting around Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaFrom Parque Orellana leave busetas to the Kilometer villages and the Lagos (5:45 a.m.-6:20 p.m. $0.50-1.85) and to Tabatinga and ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaThe big event on Leticia’s calendar is the Festival Internacional de la Confraternidad Amazónica, celebrated every year from July15 to ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaLeticia has two distinct seasons. The dry season lasts from June to September. The rainy begins in October with amounts ......
Read MoreHistory of Leticia
Jul 06, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaThe history of Leticia embraces many legends. One legend goes back to the Spanish and Portuguese exploration of the Río ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puerto López
Jul 04, 2008 - Puerto López, ColombiaBuses leave from Villavicencio: Macarena, Arimena and Autollanos—hourly 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Bolivariano—11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. All companies charge $5.30 and ......
Read MoreFestival Nacional de Joropo
Jul 04, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaThe quintessential expression of life on the llanos is the Joropo, both a musical genre and a dance form. The ......
Read MoreSafety in Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaFor travelers in their own car or on bike, be aware that the highway from Bogotá has a very steep, ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaAnything from rains to earthquakes can cause landslides on the road from Bogotá to Villavicencio. To know the present conditions, ......
Read MoreGetting around Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaThe Instituto de Turismo del Meta has a list of the official prices for taxis. A sample of fares is: ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaTowards the end of March is the annual Concurso Mundial de la Mujer Vaquera, or International Women’s Rodeo (www.mujervaquera.com). Participants ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaYou will probably encounter a shower or two any time you wander to Villavicencio. The town has 220 days of ......
Read MoreHistory of Villavicencio
Jul 03, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaVillavicencio was on one of the principal routes of the Spaniards searching for El Dorado. The city was founded 6 ......
Read MoreMedical and Rescue
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaAt La Capilla, about midway on the park road, is a basic puesto de salud, or health post. Hospitals exist ......
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Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaSince the military takeover of the region in 2003, Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy and surrounding villages are now considered ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaFrom Bogotá and Tunja two routes are possible: one through Duitama, Soatá, La Uvita, Guacamayas and Panqueaba; the other through ......
Read MorePermits
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaBefore entering PNN El Cocuy you must obtain your permit from the park office in El Cocuy village or Güicán. ......
Read MoreWhen To Go
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaWeather wise, the best months to go into PNN El Cocuy are December to February when it is dryer. June ......
Read MoreHistory
Jul 02, 2008 - ColombiaThe history of PNN El Cocuy begins in the Cretaceous period, when this was a vast inland sea. Then, some ......
Read MoreSafety in Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaThe village and surrounding countryside is generally safe due to the national police and military patrols, though few people go ......
Read MoreGettin to and away from Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaBuses leave only for El Cocuy and other small nearby villages, and direct for Bogotá. To journey north to Málaga, ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaGüicán’s patron saint is the Virgen Morenita whose feast day is February 2 (Candelaria), during which faithful make a romería, ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaAs in other parts of the region, the best time to come to Güicán is when the weather is clear ......
Read MoreHistory of Güicán
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaThis sliver of mountain valley was inhabited by U’wa (Güicanes). When their cacique Güaicaní heard the dreaded Spanish were approaching, ......
Read MoreSafety in El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaArmed government forces are in El Cocuy village to maintain safety. Assassin bugs (which carry Chagas disease) and non-lethal scorpions ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away From El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaAll transportation to the village of El Cocuy arrives and departs from Carrera 5 along the Parque Principal. All the ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaEl Cocuy is a typical village with its share of dates important to its people. A few festivals worth checking ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaDecember and January are the best months to come to El Cocuy — the nights are colder but the weather ......
Read MoreHistory of El Cocuy
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaEl Cocuy was the fourth Spanish town founded in Nuevo Reino de Granada, in 1541 by Captain Gonzalo García Zorro. ......
Read MoreSafety in Villa de Leyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaAs Villa de Leyva is a major tourist destination for Colombians, especially the wealthy ones, the security here has always ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Villa de Leyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaEveryone flocks to Villa de Leyva for the national holidays. It might seem a bit surprising that this village has ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Villa de Leyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaIf you are arriving in your own motor vehicle, street parking is prohibited and the speed limit is 5 kph ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Villa de LEyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaVilla de Leyva enjoys a dry climate, with temperatures averaging 18°C (65°F). The days can get quite warm. The evenings ......
Read MoreHistory of Villa de Leyva
Jun 16, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaDuring the Mesozoic Era (160-180 million years ago), the inhabitants of this valley came from the great inland Sea of ......
Read MoreSafety in Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaPersonal safety within Cabo de la Vela and to the nearest sites is okay. Be mindful of personal belongings, especially ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaIf traveling with public transportation, to get to anyplace out of Cabo de la Vela, you must first go to ......
Read MoreHolidays & Festivals in Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaMost of the holidays in Cabo de la Vela are the same as in the rest of Colombia, the most ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaThe hottest months in Cabo de la Vela are September to November, with cooling winds in also-toasty January and February. ......
Read MoreHistory of Cabo de la Vela
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaEven though Alonso de Ojeda was the first Spaniard to sail around this cape in about 1498, the first to ......
Read MoreSafety
Jun 13, 2008 - Nazareth And Parque Nacional Natural Macuira, Uribia, ColombiaBe prepared to spend that length of time in Nazareth, especially in terms of money. Families in Nazareth rent hammocks ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Nazareth and Parque Nacional Natural Macuira
Jun 10, 2008 - Nazareth And Parque Nacional Natural Macuira, Uribia, ColombiaEarly Sunday mornings an unsheltered truck leaves from Maicao, swinging through Uribia, for Nazareth ($18.65-21). In the high season, there ......
Read MoreFestival de la Cultura Wayuu
Jun 10, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaThe three-day Festival de la Cultura Wayuu draws participants from both Colombia and Venezuela. In Uribia’s plaza, three-sided huts called ......
Read MoreSafety in Uribia
Jun 10, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaResidents of Uribia say the city is very safe. They counsel that if you are going out into the desert, ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Uribia
Jun 10, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaBicycle rickshaws ply the streets of Uribia; fare depends on the distance. Transportation leaves from Avenida Fundador, the street on ......
Read MoreHolidays & Festivals in Uribia
Jun 09, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaThe biggest event in Uribia is the annual Festival de la Cultura Wayuu, held the last week of May, highlighting ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Uribia
Jun 09, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaUribia is hot all year long. During the daytime, temperatures climb to 30-35 degrees Celsius (86-95 degrees Fahrenheit). Nights are ......
Read MoreHistory of Uribia
Jun 09, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaUribia is a 20th century city, founded on March 1, 1935 by Capitán Eduardo Londoño Villegas. It is named in ......
Read MoreSafety in Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaWhen asked about how safe it is in Manaure, especially in staying overnight in the beach kiosks, the response is ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaManaure is a fairly small town, so it is easy to get around on foot. In the hottest part of ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaThe big festival in Manuare occurs in June, giving salute to all the things most important to its economy: Festival ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaAs in the rest of Wajirra, it is hot here and even more so for the salt flats; the most ......
Read MoreHistory of Manaure
Jun 08, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaFor centuries, this part of the coast was an important sea salt cultivation spot for Wayuu. The present town, San ......
Read MoreA Few Words in Wayuunaiki
Jun 07, 2008 - ColombiaWayuunaiki, or the Wayuu language, is of the Arawak language group. Pronunciation is similar to Spanish, except that the “r” ......
Read MoreResponsible Travel in Wajirra
Jun 07, 2008 - ColombiaWhen asked about etiquette when traveling in their homeland, Wayuu suggest the following to alijuna visitors: • Water is very important. ......
Read MoreWayuu Culture
Jun 07, 2008 - ColombiaSome describe the Wayuu of the Guajira (Wajirra) as a society where the men do nothing and the women do ......
Read MoreHighlights of the Guajira
Jun 06, 2008 - Colombia• Bird watching for flamingos and other migratory birds at Santuario Natural Nacional Los Flamencos, near Riohacha; Musichi, Carrizal and Poportín, ......
Read MoreSafety in the Guajira
Jun 06, 2008 - ColombiaTravel with public transportation is safe in the Guajira, even alone. If traveling by private vehicle, stick to main roads ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to the Guajira
Jun 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe Guajira is hot, especially the Media and Alta; temperatures can reach over 40 degrees Celsius (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit). ......
Read MoreHistory of the Guajira Peninsula
Jun 06, 2008 - ColombiaSince time immemorial, the Wayuu have lived in Wajirra. The first Spaniard to sail around the coast was Alonso de ......
Read MoreSafety in Palomino
Jun 06, 2008 - Palomino, Riohacha, ColombiaMany of the lodging available are in fenced grounds where the administrator-family also lives, thus providing some modicum of security. ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Palomino
Jun 06, 2008 - Palomino, Riohacha, ColombiaPalomino, like the rest of coastal Guajira, is hot, especially from May - July. January winds are brisk. September - ......
Read MoreSafety in Riohacha
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaThe central part of Riohacha is said to be safe at night, but not the barrios on the far side ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Riohacha
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaThere are a variety of ways to get around Riohacha: busetas ($0.35), taxis ($1.30-1.60) and mototaxis ($0.50). The bus terminal, at ......
Read MoreHolidays & Festivals in Riohacha
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaLike every town along the Caribbean coast, Riohacha observes the pre-Lent feast of Carnaval beginning the Saturday before Ash Wednesday. ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Riohacha
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaExpect rains in Riohacha and the surrounding region in September- November. April as well is a showery month. January brings ......
Read MoreHistory of Riohacha
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaThis stretch of the coast had long been a meeting ground of indigenous peoples, the Kogui descending from the Sierra ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from PNN Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (north sector)
Jun 05, 2008 - Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta, Santa Marta, ColombiaPublic transportation for various villages on the slopes of the range leaves from Santa Marta’s market area on Calle 11. ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Aracataca
Jun 05, 2008 - Aracataca, Santa Marta, ColombiaFrom Santa Marta, take any Fundación-bound bus as far as Aracataca (every half-hour, $2.65-3.20, 1.5 hours). You will be let ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Minca
Jun 05, 2008 - Minca, Santa Marta, ColombiaPick-up trucks and other transport leave from Calle 11 and Carrera 12 in Santa Marta (every 1.5 hours 9 a.m.-4 ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Ciénaga
Jun 05, 2008 - Ciénaga, Santa Marta, ColombiaFrequent buses leave from Santa Marta (every five minutes, 4:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., $1.05, 30 minutes) and Barranquilla. If coming south ......
Read MoreSafety
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaBecause it is a wealthier vacationer’s resort, El Rodadero has better security than other towns in this area. On the ......
Read MoreGetting to and away
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaEl Rodadero is on Santa Marta’s city bus network. Its combis carry people back and forth from here to the ......
Read MoreHolidays & Festivals
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaEl Rodadero participates in the celebration of the Virgen del Carmen’s feast days the second week of July and the ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to El Rodadero
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaIt is even more sultry in El Rodadero than in Santa Marta. It also experiences winds from the end of ......
Read MoreHistory of El Rodadero
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaEl Rodadero was just a sparsely populated beach until the 1950s when the first eatery opened. Hotel Tamacá was the ......
Read MoreSafety in Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaIn general, Santa Marta is safe. Remember it is a port town and a major tourist destination, so take care ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaBy BusSanta Marta’s bus terminal is about midway between the city and El Rodadero. It has showers, bathrooms, ATM, luggage ......
Read MoreGetting Around Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaSanta Marta has a good city bus network, using small combis or vans to shuttle people around the town and ......
Read MoreHolidays & Festivals in Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaLike anyplace along the coast, pre-Lenten Carnaval is celebrated by Samarios (Santa Marta residents) with comparsas (dance troupes) and a ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaIt is always hot in Santa Marta. Temperatures are moderated by winds from the end of December to the beginning ......
Read MoreHistory of Santa Marta
May 23, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaSanta Marta was the first Spanish city founded in South America. It was officially established in 1525 by Rodrigo de ......
Read MoreHighlights of the Caribbean Coast and Islands
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaThe list of things to do and see on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast and Islands is impressive. Just some of the ......
Read MoreSafety in the Caribbean Coast and Islands
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaPetty crimes occur in large tourist cities, like Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta. In these areas use common sense and ......
Read MoreWhen to go to the Caribbean Coast and Islands
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaThe Caribbean coast and islands have a hot climate, daytime temperatures reach the upper 20s°C to mid-30s°C (80-95°F). Typically there ......
Read MoreHistory of the Caribbean Coast and Islands
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaThe indigenous Arawak-Caribe were the original inhabitants of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast and San Andrés Islands. Included in this group were ......
Read MoreBaseball
May 23, 2008 - ColombiaTake me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd Buy me some perros and cerveza I don’t care if ......
Read MoreSafety in Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBarranquilla is not only a large city, but also a port. This is important to remember. Many businesses in the ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBus Barranquilla’s bus terminal is located in Soledad, five kilometers (3 miles) from the city. It is divided into four modules. ......
Read MoreGetting Around Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBarranquilla has an extensive public transportation network ($0.60-0.80, slightly higher on Sunday and holidays). To go from the Centro to ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals in Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBarranquilla is best known for Carnaval, a moveable feast celebrated (i.e. partied) before Lent begins. However, Barranquilleros invite their guests ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaBarranquilla has a hot climate, daytime temperatures average between 19ºC and 25ºC (77-84ºF). The rainy seasons are May to June ......
Read MoreHistory of Barranquilla
May 22, 2008 - Barranquilla, ColombiaAs historian Alonso de la Espriella says, Barranquilla is a city that was not founded, but rather populated; it’s a ......
Read MoreLaguna de la Cocha History
May 19, 2008 - ColombiaIn ancient times, the Laguna and its Isla de Corota were sacred sites for the Quillacinga and other indigenous cultures. ......
Read MoreReligion in Bogotá
May 18, 2008 - Bogotá, ColombiaBogotá has become quite a religiously diverse community. There are representations of many Protestant sects and non-Christian faiths. The mainstream ......
Read MoreColombian Holidays and Festivals
May 16, 2008 - ColombiaThe following are a list of state, religious and secular holidays in Colombia. Catholic-identified events predominate, but even those are ......
Read MoreSafety in Eastern Colombia
May 07, 2008 - ColombiaEastern Colombia —Boyacá, Santander and Norte de Santander— is much safer than it was before 2003. After President Uribe’s program ......
Read MoreWhen to Go to Eastern Colombia
May 07, 2008 - ColombiaIn general, Eastern Colombia experiences two rainy seasons per year, sometime from March to May and September to November. The ......
Read MoreHistory of Eastern Colombia
May 07, 2008 - ColombiaLong before humans left their footprints in this region, a vast inland sea that had covered the landscape deposited its ......
Read MoreImportant Information to know about Parque Nacional del ChicamochaParque Nacional del Chicamocha
May 06, 2008 - Parque Nacional del Chicamocha, San Gil, ColombiaIn Colombia, a Parque Nacional (national park) is one that belongs to the nation and not necessarily a wildlife reserve. ......
Read MoreGetting to and away
May 06, 2008 - Near San Gil, Curití, ColombiaCurití is seven kilometres (4.2 miles) north of San Gil, off the main highway to Bucaramanga. Catch a bus from ......
Read MoreSafety
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe more remote areas of the park are reportedly safer than they were 10 years ago. However, if hiking more ......
Read MoreGetting to and away
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaParque Nacional Natural Tayrona is located along the main Caribbean highway, just east of Santa Marta. From Santa Marta, take a ......
Read MoreWhen to Go
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe rainy seasons are from May to June and September to November. The eastern end of the park, where the ......
Read MoreColombia-Venezuela Border Crossings
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe most common border crossings between Colombia and Venezuela are at Cúcuta, through the cordillera, and at Maicao, the coastal ......
Read MoreColombia-Panamá Border Crossings
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaNo overland route connects the Central American republic Panamá with Colombia; in the debate of building a highway, the jungle—known ......
Read MoreSafety
Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaAll told, Taganga is a pretty safe place to hang out. Nevertheless, locals warn to be careful walking to Playa ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Taganga
Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaBusetas to Taganga pass by Avenida de Bastidas, along Santa Marta’s water front every 10-15 minutes from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals
Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaCarnaval, those days before Lent, are observed with dusk costume parades, music and dancing. Get your disguise prepared and join ......
Read MoreWhen to Go
Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaAs with its big sister Santa Marta, the climate in Taganga is hot, though a bit dryer. The La Loca ......
Read MoreHistory of Taganga
Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaThe origins of Taganga are lost in the mosaic of the sunlight dancing across the bay’s crystalline waters. Up until ......
Read MoreBarichara Safety
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaBarichara has no untoward problems with personal safety, so swear the locals. In this area, no paramilitary or guerrilla presence ......
Read MoreBarichara Getting to and away
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaAlthough a poor camino winds from Socorro to Barichara, the better route is from San Gil. This road is paved ......
Read MoreBarichara Holidays and Festivals
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaA hamlet as ancient as Barichara of course has a number of festivals. Some are religious and many celebrate the ......
Read MoreBarichara When to Go
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaBarichara enjoys a delightfully warm, dry climate year-round with average temperatures of 22°C / 72°F. As a trendy get-away for ......
Read MoreHistory of Barichara
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaBahia-chala—At the Heights of a Resting Stop—was inhabited by the indigenous Guane people. The Spanish city, Barichara, was founded by ......
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Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaEven though this city’s streets buzz at night, care still needs to be taken, especially after 9 p.m. Locals warn ......
Read MoreGetting Around
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaThree modes of transportation are used for getting around Valledupar: taxis (unmetered; negotiate price; bus terminal to downtown, $1.60), motorcylcles ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaThe main bus terminal is about 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) from the center, at Carrera 18D (Avenida Simón Bolívar) and ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaValledupar is most famous for its Vallenato Music Festival. Of course, it has other fiestas when you can also catch ......
Read MoreWhen to Go
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaWhen asked when the rainy season is, Valduparenses (or, more commonly, Vallenatos) were unanimous in saying March. Some said also ......
Read MoreHistory of Valledupar
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaWhen Spaniard Hernando de Santana and his legions arrived here in 1550, Tupe and Chimila indigenous occupied this valley of ......
Read MoreDulce de Pata
Apr 11, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaOn Calle 3, near Hotel Los Ídolos, doña María Córdoba passes the day seated on a stool. With two wooden ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Religion
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaBucaramanga is a religiously diverse city. The Hare Krishnas have a strong presence here, with a restaurant and a retreat ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Camera
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaA number of camera shops are found on Calle 36, between Parque Santander and Parque García Rovira. All offer film ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Keeping in Touch
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaThe main Telecom branch has local and national calls at $0.05 per minute, international calls from $0.40 per minute and ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Safety
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaBucaramanga is one of Colombia's five most dangerous cities - always be street savvy and be sure to take a taxi ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Getting to and away
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaThe modern bus terminal is southwest of downtown, on the Girón road. The station is divided into four modules and ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Getting Around
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaIf traveling with your own vehicle, be aware of no-drive days that correspond to your plates' last digit. Bucaramanga has good ......
Read MoreBucaramanga Holidays and Festivals
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaBesides celebrating national holidays, Bucaramanga plays host to several festivities of its own: 1 April - Día de la Santandereanidad: A ......
Read MoreBucaramanga History
Apr 09, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaReal Minas de Bucaramanga, or Royal Mines of Bucaramanga, was founded June 3, 1539, by Martín Galeano, some 83 years before ......
Read MoreSafety in Colombia
Feb 21, 2008 - ColombiaThe security situation in the country is generally safe. However, there are areas where it is more "fluid" and others ......
Read MoreWhen to go to Barrancabermeja
Feb 07, 2008 - Barrancabermeja, ColombiaIn the same breath as someone from elsewhere in Colombia mentions Barrancabermeja, they will undoubtedly mention the oppressive heat. Rarely ......
Read MoreSafety
Feb 07, 2008 - Cúcuta , ColombiaLike any other port--whether land or waterway--Cúcuta has serious problems with security. The streets bustle with commerce and the constant ......
Read MoreCúcuta Holidays & Festivals
Feb 07, 2008 - Cúcuta , ColombiaApart from the national holidays, Cúcuta has its own observances. February 28 is the commemoration of the Battle of Cúcuta; ......
Read MoreWhen to go to Cúcuta
Feb 07, 2008 - Cúcuta , ColombiaIt's always hot and sunny in Cúcuta. June and July can see temperatures reaching up to 40°C (104°F). August and ......
Read MoreCúcuta History
Feb 07, 2008 - Cúcuta , ColombiaCúcuta is a relatively modern city, in Colombia terms, having been founded in 1734. The city played significant roles during ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Cúcuta
Feb 07, 2008 - Cúcuta , ColombiaTaxis are unmetered; negotiate a price before boarding. Minimum fare is $1.60; to the airport costs $3.70. NOTE: In Cúcuta, ......
Read MoreThe History of San Agustín
Jan 10, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaThe people who carved these monoliths that populate the rolling lands of San Agustín remain a mystery. Today we call ......
Read MoreSan Agustín: When to Go
Jan 10, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaNovember, December and January are the best months to visit San Agustín, as there is less rain. July and August ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from San Agustín
Jan 10, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaBuses for the Parque Arqueológico leave from the Central Park every half-hour between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. ($0.50, 20 ......
Read MoreSan Agustín Safety
Jan 10, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaThe days of the great adventure to San Agustín appear to be over. In years past, many travelers reported their ......
Read MoreHistory
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaIn pre-Spanish conquest times, the Guanes lived in the San Gil area. They were related to the Muisca, of the ......
Read MoreWhen to go
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaThe weather in San Gil is pretty much the same all year long; there is no real rainy season as ......
Read MoreHolidays and Festivals
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaThe Fiesta de San Gil on 17 March is celebrated with civic acts and parades. Other civil holidays include 20 ......
Read MoreGetting There and Away
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaYou can arrive to San Gil from Bogotá or Tunja. If in Villa de Leyva, you have to return to ......
Read MoreSafety
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaSan Gil is a safe place to spend a while—just watch out for the motorbikes. When participating in any extreme ......
Read MoreServices - Tourism Office
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaSan Gil's Oficina de Turismo is located at the front gate of Parque Gallineral (daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tel: 7-724-4372). ......
Read MoreMoney
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaSeveral banks in San Gil have ATMs. Bancolombia has the highest withdrawal limit, $400; it accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express ......
Read MoreKeeping in Touch
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaColombia's national phone carrier, Telecom, charges $0.10 per minute for local and national calls, and from $0.30 per minute for ......
Read MoreMedical
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaThe main public hospital in San Gil is Hospital Regional San Juan de Dios (Carrera 5 9-102, Tel: 7-723-5513, 723-5549). ......
Read MoreCamera
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaOnly a handful of camera shops are found in San Gil. Besides providing one-hour film processing, Fotos Peñaloza has all ......
Read MoreNightlife
Jan 07, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaAny night of the week, you can join sangileños and Colombians in sitting out front shops for a beer (or ......
Read MoreWhen to go and Holidays and Festivals
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaLike other areas of the Colombian Andes, Tunja experiences a three-month cycle of wet and dry seasons. Tunja has a ......
Read MoreGetting There and Away
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaTunja has a fine network of city buses; fare is $0.40 ($0.45 Sunday and holidays). The bus terminal is at ......
Read MoreSafety
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaThe areas around the bus terminal and in the Iglesia del Carmen neighbourhood are said to be dangerous, especially at ......
Read MoreServices - Tourism Office
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaThe tourism office, Dirección de Cultura y Turismo de Tunja, has excellent maps of the city and information on hotels ......
Read MoreMoney
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaMajor banks have branches in Tunja; many have 24-hour ATMs: Bancolombia (AmEx travellers cheques; ATM: MasterCard, Visa, Cirrus)—Monday-Friday 8-11:30 a.m., ......
Read MoreKeeping in Touch
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaMany shops have local and national service for $0.10-0.20 per minute. Telecom is located on the corner of Calle 19 ......
Read MoreMedical
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaThe public health facility, Hospital San Rafael, is a full-service center (Carrera 11 27-27, Tel: 8-742-2041). There are also a ......
Read MoreLaundry
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaAway from the downtown area are scattered several laundries. One you might try is Lavandería Nuevo Milenio, across from Parque ......
Read MoreCamera
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaLike all other services in Tunja, camera shops are not concentrated in one area. None, apparently, repairs cameras. However, the ......
Read MoreNightlife
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaWhen in Tunja, do as the Tunjanos do: They start the weekend night rumba by going to one of the ......
Read MoreTunja History
Dec 17, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaFor centuries the Muisca (of the Chibcha linguistic group) lived in the Boyacá region. Hunza was the principal political seat ......
Read MoreHighlights of Southern Colombia
Nov 26, 2007 - ColombiaHere are just a few of the attractions awaiting you in southern Colombia: · Parque Nacional Puracé—Breathtaking landscapes with wild ......
Read MoreSouthern Colombia: When to Go
Nov 26, 2007 - ColombiaThe Southern region—Nariño, Cauca and Huila Departments—have three distinct climates. Tumaco and other places along the Pacific coast Tumaco are ......
Read MoreTierradentro Services
Nov 06, 2007 - Tierradentro, ColombiaTourism Office In the Parque Arqueológico part of Tierradentro, a shop offers Información Turística Regional (daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Green house ......
Read MoreTierradentro Safety
Nov 06, 2007 - Tierradentro, ColombiaThe area is safe for hiking, even alone; however, locals will advise you not to walk at night. Further afield, ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Tierradentro
Nov 06, 2007 - Tierradentro, ColombiaArriving at Tierradentro is a trip that can be beset by muddy roads and landslides in the rainy season. Vehicles ......
Read MoreTierradentro: When to go
Nov 06, 2007 - Tierradentro, ColombiaAs in other parts of this region, November, December and January are the best months to visit Tierradentro. The clear ......
Read MoreThe History of Tierradentro
Nov 06, 2007 - Tierradentro, ColombiaThe Chibcha-speaking people arrived in these mountains about 7th-9th century A.D. An agricultural society, they crafted weavings, stone carvings and ......
Read MorePuracé: When to go
Oct 31, 2007 - Parque Nacional Puracé, Puracé, ColombiaNovember, December and January are the best months to visit Parque Nacional Natural Puracé and the surrounding region. The clear ......
Read MoreThe History of Puracé
Oct 31, 2007 - Parque Nacional Puracé, Puracé, ColombiaParque Nacional Natural Puracé was founded in 1961, the first national park in Cauca Department. During the 1990s the guerrilla ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Puracé
Oct 31, 2007 - Parque Nacional Puracé, Puracé, ColombiaParque Nacional Natural Puracé and its villages are most easily accessible from Popayán, though you can reach them from Tierradentro ......
Read MorePuracé Safety
Oct 31, 2007 - Parque Nacional Puracé, Puracé, ColombiaParque Nacional Puracé is now safe. The military claims all landmines have been removed on Volcán Puracé; nonetheless, it is ......
Read MorePuracé Services
Oct 31, 2007 - Parque Nacional Puracé, Puracé, ColombiaTourism Office Before arriving to Parque Nacional Natural Puracé, you must contact Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia Surandina, in Popayán ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Pasto
Oct 17, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaPasto has a good city bus network. Busetas ($0.20) begin running at 6 a.m.; most routes operate only until 7:30-8 ......
Read MorePasto Safety
Oct 17, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaPastusos proudly claim their city is safe; however, one community historian asserts that relocated, demilitarized paramilitary forces are rearming and ......
Read MorePasto Services
Oct 17, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaTourism Office The extremely helpful tourism office has information on things to do and see in the city and surrounding ......
Read MoreThe History of Pasto
Oct 17, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaLike other Spanish cities in Southern Colombia, San Juan de Pasto was founded under orders of Sebastián de Belalcázar and ......
Read MorePasto: When to go
Oct 17, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaPasto's altitude gives the city a spring-like climate year round. Anytime is fine to visit, but expect rain showers in ......
Read MoreColombia-Ecuador Border Crossings
Oct 04, 2007 - ColombiaBorder crossings to Ecuador By Land: Rumichaca Rumichaca, on the Pan-American Highway just south of Ipiales, is the principle border ......
Read MoreIpiales: When to go
Sep 25, 2007 - Ipiales, ColombiaIpiales and Nariño Department have an agreeable spring-like climate, due to the high altitude of this southern Colombian region. From ......
Read MoreThe History of Ipiales
Sep 25, 2007 - Ipiales, ColombiaSeveral indigenous nations, principally of the Pasto (pas, nation + tax, root) who held off the Inca northward, called this ......
Read MoreSouthern Colombia Safety
Sep 25, 2007 - ColombiaThe Southern Colombia region has seen much guerrilla and paramilitary activity for more than a decade, especially away from the ......
Read MoreAccessing Peru via River
Sep 11, 2007 - PeruMany travelers dream of sojourning up the Amazon and its tributaries by boat, from one country to another. Although not ......
Read MoreAyacucho--Getting To and Away
Aug 21, 2007 - Ayacucho, PeruBus: Be forewarned: trips are long, often overnight, and into the high Andes. Bring along water, food, warm clothing and ......
Read MoreBack Roads Cusco to Quito
Aug 17, 2007 - PeruAre you ready for an adventure few will ever take, through landscapes that sing to your soul, and villages and ......
Read MoreIs It the Real Thing?
Aug 08, 2007 - PeruYou ignore the bustling hum of the market around you. You have found a beautiful sweater to keep you warm ......
Read MoreInca Trail Porters
Aug 08, 2007 - Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, PeruYou've waited so long to trek these rugged 43 kilometers to that Incan Holy Grail, Machu Picchu. But after two ......
Read MoreVolunteering or Working in Peru
Jul 19, 2007 - PeruIf you would like to have a different experience in getting to know Peru, beyond the tourist glitter, consider volunteering. Projects ......
Read MoreGetting There and Away from Yerbabuena
Jun 28, 2007 - Yerbabuena, PeruSigns along the highway designate the paraderos (stops) for transport to other villages: Chachapoyas, Leymebamba, Santo Tomás and Jalca Grande, ......
Read MorePinturas Rupestres of Amazonas
Jun 25, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruCircles within circles. Men with alpacas. Are they suns? Are they hunting? To this day we don’t know what the ......
Read MoreThe People of the Clouds
Jun 25, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruFor centuries, clouds have blanketed the Chachapoya. Inca and Spanish conquerors described them as fierce warriors, tremendous shamans, skilled builders ......
Read MoreKuélap Services
Jun 22, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruTingo is 36 Km. south of Chachapoyas on the main highway and serves as a starting point for the trek ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Kuélap
Jun 22, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruTours to Kuélap from Chachapoyas cost up to 75 soles/$25. Alternatively, take the daily Transporte Roller (Jr. Grau and Salamanca) ......
Read MoreChachapoyas Tourist Information and Services
Jun 21, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruAs befitting the capital of a Department, Chachapoyas offers a full-range of services. As money facilities do not exist in ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Leymebamba
Jun 18, 2007 - Leymebamba , PeruLeymebamba is accessible by unpaved road from Celendín and Chachapoyas. Virgen del Carmen has buses to Celendín (Sunday noon, Tuesday, ......
Read MoreLeymebamba Tourist Information and Services
Jun 18, 2007 - Leymebamba , PeruThere are no banks in Leymebamba; be sure to have plenty of soles before leaving Chachapoyas or Cajamarca. Three internet ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Lámud
Jun 18, 2007 - Lámud, PeruFrequent carros (collective taxis) leave Chachapoyas when full from Jr. Libertad, one block from the market, for Luya and Lámud ......
Read MoreLámud Tourist Information and Services
Jun 18, 2007 - Lámud, PeruThe tourism office (on the plaza; Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - noon, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, 8 ......
Read MoreGetting to and away from Jalca Grande
Jun 18, 2007 - Jalca Grande, PeruFrom Chachapoyas, a combi leaves Monday-Saturday at 1400 from Jr. Hermosura, near Jr. Salamanca (10 soles / $3.30 US; 4 ......
Read MoreChachapoyas - Getting To and Away
Apr 03, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruBus Service To Celendín: Virgen del Carmen (Salamanca 650)—Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 5 a.m.; 30 soles/$10; 14 hours. Transportes Chuquibamba (Salamanca and ......
Read MoreChiclayo - Getting To and Away
Feb 16, 2007 - Chiclayo, PeruChiclayo's airport is Aeropuerto Capitán FAP José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales (Avenida Bolognesi s/n, Tel.: 23-3192). LanPeru (Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., ......
Read MoreClub Británico
Jan 16, 2007 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaThe heavy wood doors of the Club Británico are open, inviting the general public to come in to dine. Entering ......
Read MoreResidencial El Taiquino
Jan 11, 2007 - Puerto Montt, ChileFour blocks from the bus terminal is Residencial Taiquino. This simple, well-worn hostel is popular with travelers of all nationalities ......
Read MoreHotel Gamboa
Jan 11, 2007 - Puerto Montt, ChileAn old mansion is the setting for Hotel Gamboa. Upon walking in, you are immersed in the abode's age. The ......
Read MoreHotel O´Grimm
Jan 11, 2007 - Puerto Montt, ChileHotel O'Grimm is a business traveler and tourist hotel in the center of Puerto Montt. In this stately, four-story inn ......
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Destinations
San Antonio Oeste
Oct 30, 2009 - San Antonio Oeste , ArgentinaIn the late afternoon, scores of birds fly along the narrow arm of the gulf. Sunlight dapples the slow ribbons ......
Read MorePlaya Union
Oct 30, 2009 - Playa Union , ArgentinaPlaya Unión is where the folks from Trelew and Rawson go for a bit of rest and relaxation. This small ......
Read MoreRawson
Oct 30, 2009 - Rawson , ArgentinaSoon after arriving at Puerto Madryn, the Welsh immigrants moved south to the Río Chubut in search of fresh water. ......
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Puerto San Julián
Oct 29, 2009 - Puerto San Julián , ArgentinaTravelers often overlook Puerto San Julián in their mad dash down Ruta Nacional 3. But this city on a bay ......
Read MoreCabo Dos Bahías and Parque Marítimo Costero Patagonia Austral
Oct 28, 2009 - ArgentinaÁrea Natural Protegida Cabo Dos Bahías protects 14 kilometers (8.5 mi) of coast south of Camarones. It has an important ......
Read MoreCamarones
Oct 28, 2009 - Camarones , ArgentinaOn the seafront promenade of this small town on Bahía Camarones is a plazoleta. In one corner is a small ......
Read MoreArgentina's Ruta 3
Oct 26, 2009 - ArgentinaRuta Nacional (RN) 3 is Argentina’s other great North – South highway, stretching from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, before ending ......
Read MoreArgentina's Ruta 40: Traveling the Backroad
Oct 26, 2009 - ArgentinaIn the Americas, there are highways that define the character of a country. In the US, it's Route 66. Chile ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Monte León
Oct 07, 2009 - ArgentinaOnce upon a time Aónikenk (Tehuelche) tolderías (teepees) dotted this is Southern Patagonia landscape scattered with 3000-year-old archaeological remains. Later ......
Read MorePuerto Santa Cruz
Oct 02, 2009 - Puerto Santa Cruz, ArgentinaJuan Serrano, captain of Nao Santiago in Magellan's exploratory fleet, landed on these beaches on May 3, 1520, and called ......
Read MorePiedra Buena
Oct 02, 2009 - Piedra Buena , ArgentinaBuses traveling up and dwn Argentina’s Ruta Nacional 3 in southern Patagonia often stop at Piedra Buena, a small town ......
Read MoreNahuel Pan
Aug 12, 2009 - Nahuel Pan , ArgentinaThe Old Patagonian Express steams to the station platform at Nahuel Pan. Its passengers debark and the train chugs past ......
Read MoreRío Grande
Jul 20, 2009 - Río Grande, ArgentinaFew travelers stop in Río Grande. In summer, bicyclists and motorcyclists break for the night here. In winter, Punta Arenas-Ushuaia ......
Read MoreRio Turbio
Jul 13, 2009 - Rio Turbio, ArgentinaLong before humans walked on this planet, Río Turbio and the surrounding area was a vast inland sea. This twist ......
Read MoreCaleta Tortel
Jul 10, 2009 - Caleta Tortel, ChileWhen the misty clouds part, they reveal a landscape molded into fjords, channels and islands. Across the forested hills streaked ......
Read MoreVilla O'Higgins
Jul 10, 2009 - Villa O'Higgins, ChileFrom Cruce Caleta Tortel, the Carretera Austral continues 211 kilometers (131 mi) south to Puerto Yngay on Fiordo Mitchell. A ......
Read MoreCochrane
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileClimb to the top of the hill and you’ll get a condors-eye view of the stars of Cochrane spreading out ......
Read MorePuerto Sánchez
Jul 08, 2009 - Puerto Sánchez, ChileIf you really want to get off the beaten track, then Puerto Sánchez is the place to go. This village ......
Read MoreBahía Murta
Jul 08, 2009 - Bahía Murta, ChileMany travelers on the Carretera Austral miss Bahía Murta. But this little village on Lago General Carrera at the mouth ......
Read MoreBahía Exploradores
Jul 07, 2009 - Bahía Exploradores, ChileJust north of the bridge into Puerto Río Tranquilo begins the new road heading to Bahía Exploradores, which will be ......
Read MorePuerto Río Tranquilo
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Río Tranquilo, Chile(Altitude: 215 m / 705ft, Population: approximately 500, Phone Code: 067) Puerto Río Tranquilo on the west shore of Lago ......
Read MorePuerto Guadal
Jul 07, 2009 - Puerto Guadal, Chile(Altitude: 215 m / 705 ft, Population: 500, Phone Code: 067) In the 1930s a protected bay on the extreme southwest ......
Read MoreChile Chico
Jul 07, 2009 - Chile Chico , ChileOn the south shore of Lago General Carrera, not too far from the Argentine border, is Chile Chico – Little ......
Read MorePuerto Ibáñez
Jul 06, 2009 - Puerto Ibáñez, ChileAltitude: 327 m / 1073 ft Population: 757 Phone Code: 067 On shores of Lago General Carrera, at the foot of Cerro Pirámide ......
Read MorePuerto Bertrand
Jul 06, 2009 - Puerto Bertrand, ChileAs the Carretera Austral heads further south, it crosses the mouth of Lago General Carrera where it flows into the ......
Read MorePisagua
Jun 29, 2009 - Pisagua, ChileThe new Ruta A-40 slices westward across the desert. Ravines fracture this landscape, which on occasion is used by the ......
Read MoreGigante de Atacama
Jun 29, 2009 - Huara, ChileOn the side of Cerro Unitas, a mosaic-eyed man with upraised hands stares out across the arid plain. Was this ......
Read MoreHuara
Jun 29, 2009 - Huara, ChileBack in the days of the salitreras, Huara was known as the place for miners to come for some R ......
Read MoreIquique
Jun 27, 2009 - Iquique, ChileFrom Humberstone on the Pan-American Highway (Ruta 5), a 47 kilometer (29 mi) road cuts across the desert plain of ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Volcán Isluga
Jun 23, 2009 - ChileJust north of Colchane is Parque Nacional (PN) Volcán Isluga. This 174,744-hectare park was founded in 1967 and modified in ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Pampa del Tamarugal
Jun 23, 2009 - ChileLa Pampa de Tamarugal stretches across the arid lands of Chile’s north, from Quebrada de Tana to María Elena. Across ......
Read MorePictografías de Vilacaurani
Jun 20, 2009 - Putre, ChileFor millennia indigenous peoples have lived and traveled in the area, wending trails between the altiplano and the coast. Wherever ......
Read MoreFrutillar
Jun 14, 2009 - Frutillar , ChileOn the western shore of Lago Llanquihue is one of the Lake District's most popular destinations, Frutillar. For some travelers, ......
Read MorePuerto Octay
Jun 13, 2009 - Puerto Octay, ChileVisiting the small, picturesque village of Puerto Octay, on the northern-most shore of Lago Llanquihue, is like taking a step ......
Read MoreValdivia
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileOf all the cities in the south of Chile, Valdivia is one of the most beautiful and fascinating. Its history ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Puyehue
Jun 04, 2009 - Parque Nacional Puyehue, ChileParque Nacional (PN) Puyehue is one of the greatest jewels in Chile's national park system. It is one of the ......
Read MoreLonquimay
Jun 04, 2009 - Lonquimay, ChileIn a fold of the Andes lies the singularly designed village of Lonquimay, whose name means "The Great Ravine" in ......
Read MoreMelipeuco
Jun 03, 2009 - Melipeuco, ChileOfficially, Melipeuco wasn't founded until January 1981. But for centuries before, the Mapuche lived on this land they called Melipewco, ......
Read MoreCuracautín
Jun 03, 2009 - Curacautín, ChileFor the Mapuche indigenous, this valley surrounded by mountains was Cura Cahuin, "the Meeting Stone" where they rested in the ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Alerce Andino
Jun 01, 2009 - Parque Nacional Alerce Andino, ChileThe legendary Carretera Austral leaves from Puerto Montt, hugging the coast of Seno Reloncaví. Just before the end of the ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales
Jun 01, 2009 - Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales, ChileTouching the eastern shore of Lago Llanquihue and extending on to the Argentine border is Parque Nacional (PN) Vicente Pérez ......
Read MoreLago Llanquihue
Jun 01, 2009 - Lago Llanquihue, ChileThe crystalline waters of Lago Llanquihue, the country’s second largest lake, shine like the five-pointed star of the nation's flag. ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Alto Bío Bío
Jun 01, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Alto Bío Bío, ChileAlthough it is quite easy to get to Reserva Nacional (RN) Alto Bío Bío, few travelers ever make it here. ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Malalcahuello-Nalcas
Jun 01, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello-Nalcas, ChileNorthwest of Temuco, between Curacautín and Lonquimay, lays the twin nature reserve of Reserva Nacional (RN) Malalcahuello-Nalcas. The Malalcahuello, which ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Tolhuaca
Jun 01, 2009 - Parque Nacional Tolhuaca, ChileParque Nacional (PN) Toluaca is one of Chile's older national parks, founded in 1935. In Mapudungún, the Mapuche language, Tolhuaca ......
Read MorePuerto Chacabuco
Jun 01, 2009 - Puerto Chacabuco , ChileAfter crossing Puerto Aysén's Puente Presidente Ibáñez, the paved Ruta 240 edges the base of the mountains. Just a few ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Futaleufú
Jun 01, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Futaleufú, ChileTo the southeast of Futaleufú town is Reserva Nacional Futaleufú, a 12,065-hectare park founded in 1998 to protect the huemul ......
Read MorePuerto Aysén
May 31, 2009 - Puerto Aysén, ChileThirteen kilometers (8 mi) south of Villa Mañihuales (also spelled Mañiguales) is Bifurcación Viviana. Here the unpaved Ruta 7 Carretera ......
Read MorePuerto Cisnes
May 31, 2009 - Puerto Cisnes, ChileJust after leaving the Portazuelo Sector of Parque Nacional Queulat is the well-marked turn-off for Puerto Cisnes. This narrow gravel ......
Read MoreFutaleufú
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChilePintado por Dios – "painted by god", Futaleufenses say of their land. The village of Futaleufú snuggles down in a ......
Read MorePuerto Puyuhuapi
May 30, 2009 - Puerto Puyuhuapi, ChileFrom La Junta the unpaved Carretera Austral winds south. Along the Río Risopatrón waterfalls stream down heavily wooded mountains. Bamboo, ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Queulat
May 29, 2009 - Parque Nacional Queulat, ChileIn the middle of Chile's Northern Patagonia, where the Cordillera Andino Patagónica plunges into the sea and hot springs steam ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Coyhaique
May 29, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Coyhaique, ChileCreated in 1948, Reserva Nacional (RN) Coyhaique is one of the oldest nature preserves in the Aysén region. This 2,150-hectare ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Río Simpson
May 29, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Río Simpson, ChileRío Simpson was originally founded as a national park in 1967, but was reclassified in 1999 as a national reserve, ......
Read MoreMonumento Nacional Dos Lagunas
May 29, 2009 - Monumento Nacional Dos Lagunas, ChileMonumento Natural (MN) Dos Lagunas was established in 1967 as a Parque Nacional de Turismo, and changed to its present ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Jeínemeni
May 29, 2009 - Reserva Nacional Jeínemeni, ChileReserva Nacional (RN) Lago Jeínemeni – frequently just called RN Jeínemeni – was created in 1967. Covering 161,100 hectares that ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Laguna San Rafael
May 29, 2009 - Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael , ChileParque Nacional (PN) Laguna San Rafael is a must-go destination for many travelers to Chile. They slice through the icy ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Hornopirén
May 29, 2009 - Parque Nacional Hornopirén, ChileThe adventure along the Carretera Austral is well underway. After arriving in Caleta La Arena, you’ve crossed by ferry to ......
Read MoreMagallanes
May 28, 2009 - ChileMagallanes is the part of Southern Patagonia most tourists visit. The centrally located capital, Punta Arenas, is a convenient hub ......
Read MoreLago General Carrera
May 28, 2009 - ChileSouth of Coyhaique, the Carretera Austral skirts a lapis-lazuli-colored lake edged with jade-green forests and snow-peaked mountains glittering like quartz ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Bernardo O'Higgins
May 26, 2009 - Parque Nacional Bernardo O'Higgins, ChileParque Nacional (PN) Bernardo O’Higgins is the grandest of Chile’s national parks. It covers 3,525,091 hectares—an area larger than Belgium. ......
Read MorePorvenir
May 22, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileRainbows frequently paint the sky above the Cordón de Boquerón hills in western Tierra del Fuego. The mythical gold at ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Lago Palena
Apr 21, 2009 - Palena, Chile24 kilometers (14.5 miles) south of Palena village ENTRY: Free Reserva Nacional Lago Palena, created in 1965, is a 41,380-hectare ......
Read MoreEsteli
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaA jungle, dense with vegetation and animals, wraps around the public library. In a playground, youth defend their nations. On ......
Read MorePutre
Mar 19, 2009 - Putre, ChileHighway CH-11 climbs into the Andes to Aymara pueblos on the altiplano plains tucked into the rugged landscape. The largest ......
Read MorePalena
Mar 13, 2009 - Palena, ChileFutaleufú may be the rafting capital of Chile’s Patagonia, but Palena is the center for off-the-beaten-track trekking and horseback riding. ......
Read MoreLago Puyehue
Feb 17, 2009 - Lago Puyehue, ChileIn the central part of the Lakes District lies Lago Puyehue, the largest body of water between Lago Ranco to ......
Read MoreFuerte Reina María Luisa
Feb 10, 2009 - Osorno, ChileManuel Olaguer Felui designed this fortress at the bend of the Río Rahue. Originally called Fuerte de San Luis, its ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Villarrica
Feb 09, 2009 - Parque Nacional Villarrica, ChileMost summertime visitors coming to Pucón have their eyes set on one goal: to climb the snowy cone of Volcán ......
Read MoreVilla Santa Lucía
Jan 23, 2009 - Villa Santa Lucía , ChileVilla Santa Lucía is one of the larger settlements between the coast and the Argentine border. Strategically located between Chaitén ......
Read MoreLa Junta
Jan 23, 2009 - La Junta, ChileFrom Villa Santa Lucía the graveled Carretera Austral (Ruta 7) heads south through evergreen forests. Just past Santa Lucía is ......
Read MoreCoñaripe
Jan 21, 2009 - Coñaripe, ChileFrom Licán Ray a good blacktop road heads 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeastward along the north shore of Lago Calafquén ......
Read MoreChaitén
Jan 13, 2009 - Chaitén, ChileChaitén, the capital of La Palena Province in Chile’s Region X Los Lagos, was the hub for travel into Chile’s ......
Read MoreLago Pirehueico
Jan 07, 2009 - Lago Pirehueico, ChileLago Pirehueico is the eastern-most lake in the Región de Siete Lagos. Like a snake slithering through the Andean foothills, ......
Read MoreLago Panguipulli
Jan 07, 2009 - Lago Panguipulli, ChileFrom Los Lagos on Ruta 5, a paved secondary road heads northeast 39 kilometers (23.4 miles) to Pangipüyü, the Land ......
Read MoreSiete Lagos Region
Jan 07, 2009 - ChileDeep in the Andean foothills, off the beaten track for most travelers, is a world where mists swirl around crystalline ......
Read MoreLicanray
Dec 27, 2008 - Licanray, ChileFrom Villarrica, Highway S-95 crosses the land between Lakes Villarrica and Calafquén to Licán Ray (also spelled Licanray). Cattle and ......
Read MoreLago Ranco
Dec 18, 2008 - Lago Ranco, ChileThe City of Caesars (la Ciudad de Césares) was on the shores of Lago Ranco – or so thought the ......
Read MoreOsorno
Dec 04, 2008 - Osorno, ChileOsorno isn’t much to look at, many claim. Admittedly, it isn’t as beautiful as Valdivia or full of exciting outdoor ......
Read MoreMonumento Natural Salar de Surire
Nov 07, 2008 - ChileComing over the brink of the hill, you see below the distinctive white expanse of a salar, or salt flat. ......
Read MoreReserva Nacional Las Vicuñas
Nov 07, 2008 - ChileReserva Nacional (RN) Las Vicuñas, founded in 1983, is a 209,131-hectare preserve to protect vicuña (Vicugna vicugna). Not only, though, ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Lauca
Nov 07, 2008 - ChileOne of Chile’s most impressive and beautiful national parks is Parque Nacional (PN) Lauca. Snowy volcanoes embrace dry altiplano plains ......
Read MorePrecordillera de Belén
Nov 07, 2008 - ChileEast from Arica the land suddenly rises into the soaring Andean mountains. At the range’s base is the Precordillera de ......
Read MoreValle de Lluta
Nov 07, 2008 - ChileAbout 10 kilometers (six miles) north of Arica on Ruta 5 (the Pan-American Highway) is Ruta CH-11. This major highway ......
Read MoreValle de Azapa
Nov 07, 2008 - ChileEast of Arica, along the banks of the Río San José, lies the ribbon of an emerald oasis: the Valle ......
Read MoreArica
Oct 17, 2008 - Arica, ChileArica is a major port in the extreme north of the country. Nicknamed the City of Eternal Spring, it has ......
Read MoreMirador and Cerro
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruThe Nasca Lines can be viewed from a plane weaving the sky above them, or from other, more down-to-earth vantage ......
Read MoreTemplo de los Jaguares
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruThe path off the road leads along a blue agave cactus hedge. From afar this site, dating from about 1200 ......
Read MoreHuancabamba
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruHeading east from the Panamericana, the land stretches flat for hours and kilometers. Ahead, between the folds of the mountains ......
Read MoreHuaca Esmeraldas
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruHuaca Esmeraldas formed part of the great Chan Chan citadel complex. Like Chan Chan, it was constructed by the Chimú. ......
Read MoreHuaca Arco Iris
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruHuaca Arco Iris garnered several names throughout modern names, as archaeologists and guides try to decide exactly what its feature ......
Read MorePaita
Sep 02, 2008 - Paita , PeruSince at least 1700 BC, the coasts to the west of Piura have been premier fishing grounds. The Tallán lived ......
Read MoreCabo Blanco
Aug 18, 2008 - Cabo Blanco, PeruFrom late morning on the winds kick up in Cabo Blanco, blowing sand into small dunes. The fishermen have come ......
Read MoreCatacaos
Aug 16, 2008 - Catacaos, PeruTraveling southwest out of Piura the desert oasis fans into fields of cotton and forests of carob lining either side ......
Read MorePuerto Nariño
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaAt the confluence of Río Loretoyacü into the Amazon 75 kilometers (45 miles) west of Leticia is Puerto Nariño, the ......
Read MoreSanta Rosa
Jul 07, 2008 - Santa Rosa, PeruOn a island directly across from Leticia is the smallest of the triple-border towns, Santa Rosa. In reality, it is ......
Read MoreTabatinga
Jul 07, 2008 - Tabatinga, BrazilOn the other side of the border, just a kilometer (0.6 mile) from downtown Leticia, is that Colombian city’s Brazilian ......
Read MoreSibundoy
Jul 07, 2008 - Sibundoy , ColombiaHeading from Pasto eastward, the highway passes Laguna de la Cocha and then enters the Putumayo and continues to that ......
Read MorePuerto López
Jul 04, 2008 - Puerto López, ColombiaFrom Villavicencio, traversing the Ruta del Amanecer Llanero due east 78 kilometers (47 miles), you arrive at Puerto López. This ......
Read MoreEl Infiernito
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaThe official name is Parque Arqueológico de Monquirá, but everyone calls it El Infiernito. This Muisca site was an astronomical ......
Read MoreSantuario de Flora y Fauna Isla La Corota
May 19, 2008 - ColombiaA woman, bewitched by jealousy, was made an island that to this day floats in the middle of Laguna de ......
Read MoreLaguna de la Cocha
May 19, 2008 - ColombiaAltitude: 2760 meters / 9053 feet On the Eastern slopes of the Nudo de los Pastos, where the Andes branch into ......
Read MoreCurití
May 06, 2008 - Near San Gil, Curití, ColombiaCurití is a typical Santandereano village of narrow calles lined with white-washed homes. Its residents are famous for their artesanía ......
Read MoreEl Pueblito
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaThe Tayrona nation lived up in heights, escaping the harsh environment of the beaches. They nestled their cities in the ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Natural El Cocuy
Apr 24, 2008 - ColombiaThis national park is officially called Parque Nacional Natural de Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, Chita y Güicán, but most people ......
Read MoreGuane
Apr 23, 2008 - Near Barichara, Guane, ColombiaAtop a narrow mesa above the Río Suárez lived the Guane people since long before the Spaniards’ arrival. It was ......
Read MoreObando: El Estrecho del Magdalena, petroglyphs & Parque Arqueológico de Obando
Apr 11, 2008 - Near San Agustín, San Agustín, ColombiaTraveling towards the small village of Obando, you’ll cross the Magdalena River at the Estrecho, or Straits, the narrowest point—only ......
Read MoreSites Near San Agustín: El Purutal, La Pelota, La Chaquira & El Tablón
Apr 11, 2008 - Near San Agustín, San Agustín, ColombiaBetween San Agustín and the Parque Arqueológico are several quite interesting sites. El Tablón, only 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) from ......
Read MoreParque Arqueológico
Apr 11, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaThe main attraction in San Agustín is the Parque Arqueológico, which encompasses four mesetas (A, B, C and D), artificially ......
Read MoreCoyhaique
Feb 18, 2008 - Coyhaique, ChileWhere the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7) meets Chile’s Ruta 240, the westward road goes to Puerto Aysén and Puerto Chacabuco. ......
Read MorePozo de Hunzahúa
Jan 11, 2008 - Tunja, ColombiaHunzahúa, the Muisca leader who founded Hunza (Tunja), fell in love with his beautiful sister Noncetá, much beloved by her ......
Read MoreSouthern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego
Dec 19, 2007 - ChileIcy channels and fjords rend the land, fraying it into thousands of islands. Ragged, glacier-frosted mountains scrape the sky. To ......
Read MoreThe Tombs of Tierradentro
Nov 15, 2007 - Tierradentro, ColombiaFour major archaeological sites, all dating from 600 to 900 A.D., comprise Tierradentro: three burial and one of statures. The ......
Read MoreTermales San Juan
Nov 04, 2007 - ColombiaSulfur-laden waters bubble from out of the earth, flowing, rushing to a brook winding across the páramo at 3,200 meter ......
Read MoreCascada de Río Bedón
Nov 04, 2007 - ColombiaMore or less parallel to the Popayán-La Plata road, which passes along the north edge of Parque Nacional Natural Puracé, ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Sanquianga
Oct 31, 2007 - Tumaco, ColombiaLocated on the Pacific coast in northwestern Nariño Department, Parque Nacional Sanquianga contains 30 percent of Colombia's Pacific mangrove forests. ......
Read MoreVillavicencio
Oct 09, 2007 - Villavicencio , ColombiaAt the end of day, the sun paints a mango sky over the flat lands of the llanos, or eastern ......
Read MoreLeticia
Oct 09, 2007 - Leticia , ColombiaFar below the cloud bolls, a textured green carpet embroidered with pales brown rivers stretches from horizon to horizon. Or ......
Read MoreBucaramanga
Oct 09, 2007 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaContinuing North on the main highway to the coast is Bucaramanga, 273 kilometers (164 miles) from Tunja. The paved road ......
Read MoreBarichara
Oct 09, 2007 - Barichara , ColombiaBarichara is the get-away of choice for better-heeled Colombian vacationers seeking to escape metropolitan hassles. This pueblo perches on a ......
Read MoreCocuy
Oct 09, 2007 - Cocuy , ColombiaThe road from Cordoncillo to El Cocuy is unpaved. This colonial pueblo white and sea-green buildings is the most touristy ......
Read MoreGuican
Oct 09, 2007 - Guican , ColombiaFrom Cordoncillo, a paved road goes to Güicán, which has a more wild-west feel to it than its neighbor El ......
Read MoreVilla de Leyva
Oct 09, 2007 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaThe road to Villa de Leyva winds downhill 39 kilometers (23.5 miles) from Tunja through sparsely greened hills of spellbinding ......
Read MoreTunja
Oct 09, 2007 - Tunja, ColombiaTunja is on the main highway heading north from Bogotá (135 kilometers/81 miles) to Santa Marta on the Atlantic coast ......
Read MorePiedra de los Monos
Oct 07, 2007 - Ipiales, ColombiaWhile at Santuario Nuestra Señora de las Lajas, take a hike down to what was certainly a holy site for ......
Read MoreCabo de Vela
Oct 05, 2007 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaNorth of the Manaure-Uribia crossroads, the highway continues to parallel the coal railway northward, to the turn-off for Cabo de ......
Read MoreUribia
Oct 05, 2007 - Uribia, ColombiaThe road heads north from Cuatro Vías to the Uribia-Manaure turn-offs (one tollbooth). To the left is Manaure. Turning right, ......
Read MoreMaicao
Oct 05, 2007 - Maicao, ColombiaMention you’ll be crossing the border at Maicao, and the first response of Colombians and Venezuelans alike is silence. Then ......
Read MoreRiohacha
Oct 05, 2007 - Riohacha, ColombiaIf you rely on historical Colombian literature to paint the picture of Riohacha (Wayuu: Süchiimma), you would believe it is ......
Read MoreValledupar
Oct 05, 2007 - Valledupar, ColombiaFrom Bucaramanga, the north highway continues to Bosconia (405 kilometers / 243 miles, four tollbooths). There, the road turns eastward, ......
Read MoreTaganga
Oct 05, 2007 - Taganga, ColombiaLocated just five kilometers (3 miles) from Santa Marta, this once-upon-a-time small fishing village has now become a backpacker's haven. ......
Read MoreBarranquilla
Oct 05, 2007 - Barranquilla, ColombiaMidways between Cartagena and Santa Marta, on the Troncal del Caribe highway, is Barranquilla, Colombia’s principal Caribbean port and capital ......
Read MoreSan Agustín
Sep 28, 2007 - San Agustín, ColombiaLike silent sentinels guarding the green mountains of southern Colombia, the pre-Columbian statues of San Agustín have long beckoned travelers ......
Read MorePuracé
Sep 27, 2007 - Parque Nacional Puracé, Puracé, ColombiaA road heads east from Popayán towards Parque Nacional Natural Puracé. After 18 kilometers (11 miles) it forks: one branch ......
Read MorePasto
Sep 27, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaAltitude: 2527 m, Population: approximately 400,000, City Code: 2 Atop a plateau surrounded by verdant hills to the East and Volcán ......
Read MoreLlanos and Selva
Sep 26, 2007 - ColombiaThe Llanos (eastern plains) and Selva (jungle) constitute over half of Colombia’s territory. Steeped in the history of the Spaniards’ ......
Read MoreEastern Colombia
Sep 26, 2007 - ColombiaEastern Colombia encompasses those lands northeast of the nation’s capital that are embraced by the broad lowlands of the Lower ......
Read MoreManaure
Sep 26, 2007 - Manaure, ColombiaAmidst a flat landscape with a tired carpet of small-leafed trees and cacti meeting the blue-green sea is the small ......
Read MoreThe Guajira Peninsula
Sep 26, 2007 - ColombiaThe Guajira (Wajirra in the language of the Wayuu)—a no-man’s land replete with smugglers and outlaws. Too dangerous to travel ......
Read MoreIpiales
Sep 25, 2007 - Ipiales, ColombiaA Sunday morning stroll around Ipiales belies the reality of this city. These now-quiet streets will soon bustle with travelers ......
Read MoreSouthern Colombia
Sep 25, 2007 - ColombiaStretching from the southern edge of the Valle de Cauca to the border with Ecuador, the Southern Colombian region contains ......
Read MoreSanta Marta
Sep 14, 2007 - Santa Marta, ColombiaJumbled boulders beneath an opalescent sunset. Jade-green waves. Screeching parrots. Banana ships entering the harbor while local fishermen prepare to ......
Read MoreComplejo Arqueológico Wari
Aug 14, 2007 - Ayacucho, PeruComplejo Arqueológico Wari sprawls along the highway from Ayacucho to Quinua. Five signed entrances lead to the ruins of this ......
Read MoreRuinas Vilcashuamán and Baños Intihuatana
Aug 14, 2007 - Ayacucho, PeruA four-hour (110-kilometer) bus journey south of Ayacucho brings you to Vilcashuamán (meaning Sacred Falcon), the Incan provincial capital at ......
Read MoreMacro
Jun 28, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruAn enigma among the hundreds of Chachapoya ruins in the region, Macro is one of only two known sites built ......
Read MoreGran Vilaya
Jun 22, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruIn 1985 a great discovery hit the headlines: Gran Vilaya. Reported to the authorities by Silverio Visalot Chávez, and investigated ......
Read MoreKuélap
Jun 22, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruClouds wrap around the mountains, around the stones of the Forteleza. A silence pervades the air, a silence of centuries. ......
Read MoreLevanto and Yálape
Jun 20, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruYálape, built 1100-1350 A.D., was a major Chachapoya city. During Inca rule it served as the region’s administrative center. With ......
Read MoreÓllape
Jun 19, 2007 - Jalca Grande, PeruUp on Cerro Ushparán, near Jalca Grande, lie more Chachapoya ruins. The walls of Óllape's circular once-homes peek from beneath ......
Read MorePueblo de los Muertos
Jun 19, 2007 - Lámud, PeruPueblo de los Muertos (Village of the Dead) lies 30 kilometers north of Chachapoyas, near Lámud. The stout purunmachus sarcophagi ......
Read MoreKarajía
Jun 19, 2007 - Lámud, PeruFrom a cliff ledge, six white figures dressed in red peer across the river valley. Two sport human skulls atop ......
Read MoreJalca Grande
Jun 18, 2007 - Jalca Grande, PeruJalca Grande is the most traditional villages in the region. Women still wear their centuries-old clothing. Most still spin wool ......
Read MoreSan Cristóbal del Olto
Jun 17, 2007 - Lámud, PeruLeaving the relative modernity of Lámud behind, you begin traversing the Luya countryside. You pass the chapel of El Señor ......
Read MoreRevash
Jun 15, 2007 - Yerbabuena, PeruHigh up on an escarpment, you can see Revash, a group of white and red buildings. Some have likened them ......
Read MoreLaguna de los Cóndores
Jun 14, 2007 - Leymebamba , PeruMists rise from the sapphire lagoon, enshrouding six chullpas nestled into a cliff above the cloud forest. Here is where ......
Read MoreLa Congona
Jun 14, 2007 - Leymebamba , PeruSpread out upon a ridge near Leymebamba, La Congona is an as-yet unexcavated llacta (town). About 30 houses with zigzag, ......
Read MoreYerbabuena
Jun 12, 2007 - Yerbabuena, PeruA 45-minute bus ride north of Leymebamba is the village of Yerbabuena straddling the highway. During the week it is ......
Read MoreLeymebamba
Jun 12, 2007 - Leymebamba , PeruCalled "The Land of the Millenium Gods," Leymebamba is a friendly, relaxed town on the banks of the Río Utcubamba. ......
Read MoreLámud
Jun 12, 2007 - Lámud, PeruLámud is yet a small village. Extensive chacras hide behind adobe walls and roosters crow in the pre-dawn hours. Days ......
Read MoreMacas
Apr 26, 2007 - Macas, EcuadorMacas is located in the eastern part of Ecuador, six hours south of Puyo. This jungle town was founded at ......
Read MoreRio Gallegos
Jan 16, 2007 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaFor most travelers Rio Gallegos simply represents the gateway to Southern Patagonia, but it is not an entirely uninteresting port ......
Read MorePuerto Montt
Jan 11, 2007 - Puerto Montt, ChilePuerto Montt is the end of the road for some travelers, and for others a breather before heading to the ......
Read MoreLagunas de Montebello
Dec 07, 2006 - San Cristóbal de las Casas, MexicoThis is a peaceful and pleasant place. The park is made up of more than 50 lakes deep in impressive ......
Read MoreSan Gil
May 07, 2006 - San Gil, ColombiaSan Gil is great for extreme sports or just for relaxing. San Gil has long been popular with Colombians as ......
Read MoreCarretera Austral and Northern Patagonia
Feb 09, 2005 - ChileFrom Puerto Montt begins Chile’s Ruta 7, the Carretera Austral – one of Latin America’s most famous highways. From spring ......
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Hotels
Hotel Patagonia
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaHotel Patagonia is a modern, urban hotel in the heart of Río Gallegos. The spacious, glass-walled lobby is decorated with ......
Read MoreHotel Covadonga
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaHotel Covadonga has hosted Río Gallegos visitors for several generations. The lobby of this venerable hotel is hung with photographs ......
Read MoreColonial
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaA mid-range hotel, the Colonial offers clean, simply furnished rooms with cable TV to visitors coming to Río Gallegos. Some ......
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Hospedaje Elcira
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaHospedaje Elcira is the place many budget travelers choose to over night in Río Gallegos. Located five blocks from the ......
Read MoreCamping in Río Gallegos
Oct 26, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaCampgrounds near Río Gallegos have potable water, shops, fire pits and wood, tables, hot water, bathhouses, lighting, electricity, playground, parking ......
Read MoreEl Relincho
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaEl Relincho is a family-owned campground and cabin complex in the city. The wooded sites have fire pits, bathhouses with ......
Read MoreHostería Thiamalú
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaHostería Thiamalú is a small, family-run inn. Its five rooms are spacious and well decorated. There are double, triple, and ......
Read MoreAlbergue Hostel Pioneros del Valle
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaThis gleaming new medium-sized backpackers hostel has six-bed dorms with private bath and lockers. The large, sunny kitchen/dining area merges ......
Read MoreAlbergue y Camping Lago del Desierto
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaAlbergue y Camping Lago del Desierto is a good option for shoestring travelers. This large house has four-bed dorms with ......
Read MoreRancho Grande Hostel
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaRancho Grande is perhaps the largest backpackers’ hostel in El Chaltén. It features a restaurant-bar and offers free movies every ......
Read MoreHostel Patagonia País
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaLocated on the northern edge of downtown, Hostel Patagonia País is close to many of Ushuaia’s services and attractions. Ramón ......
Read MoreCamping
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaIf your budget is more limited, camping will help ease the pocketbook. Campgrounds are open in summer only. Kawi Yoppen ......
Read MoreHostal del Glaciar Libertador
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaHostal del Glaciar Libertador is a three-story, neo-Gothic-styled house on El Calafate’s main street. Inside, the hostel has two courtyards. ......
Read MoreI Keu Ken Hostel
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaI Keu Ken Hostel touts itself as a traveler’s home away from home, a place to rest after a long ......
Read MoreCamping
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaFor travelers on a budget, camping is an economical option. Campgrounds are open only October – mid-April; none are open ......
Read MoreIce Trekking
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaIf just seeing the mega glacier Perito Moreno isn’t enough for you, if you feel you must also touch it, ......
Read MoreHotel Wellmann
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileHotel Wellmann is Cochrane’s original hotel, serving travelers for over 40 years. Even these days, it is considered the classiest ......
Read MoreResidencial Cero a Cero
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileResidencial Cero a Cero is a clean, warm place to rest. The original part of this rambling inn is an ......
Read MoreHospedaje La Sureña
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileHospedaje La Sureña is a small inn run by a just as diminutive widow. But the lady of the house ......
Read MoreCabañas Kooch
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileOff the road down to Piedra del Indio is Cabañas Kooch, a small operation, with only two cabañas. Each of ......
Read MoreHospedaje-Cabañas Estefaní
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileHospedaje-Cabañas has a bit of an unusual set-up. This inn’s cabins, which have up to three bedrooms with single or ......
Read MoreHospedaje Don Santiago
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileHospedaje Don Santiago may just be one of the better deals in Coyhaique. The large hostel is in a quieter ......
Read MoreHospedaje Lautaro
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileHospedaje Lautaro is a barebones hostel just two blocks up from Coyhaique’s main bus terminal. The main house has rooms ......
Read MoreHotelera San Rafael
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileThe flag-topped wall of Hotelera San Rafael surrounds several cabañas, each with a flower and herb garden-edged lawn. These cabins ......
Read MoreHotel Terrado Suites
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileHotel Terrado Suites is a high-rise hotel on the Cavancha Peninsula. The lobby is laid in tri-color marble. Common areas ......
Read MoreHotel de la Plaza
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileHotel de la Plaza finds its place in one of the salitre-era mansions on the pedestrian mall, Baquedano. Here travelers ......
Read MoreHostal North House
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileClose to the beach, Hostal North House is in a near-century-old house that is well-kept. Natural wood gleams throughout this ......
Read MoreBackpackers Hostel
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileBusy and popular is the best way to describe Backpackers Hostel. Located just a block from Cavancha Beach, this is ......
Read MoreResidencial El Turista
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileResidencial El Turista is one of the nicer inexpensive hotels in the market area. The multi-level hotel is like a ......
Read MoreCamping in Parque Nacional Villarrica
Jun 25, 2009 - ChileSector Quetrupillán-Puesco: January 1-February 28 ($14 Chileans, $24 foreigners); March 1-December 31 ($10 Chileans, $16 foreigners).Camping within Parque Nacional Villarrica ......
Read MoreChakana Mountain Lodge
Jun 23, 2009 - Putre, ChileIn Aymara, Chakana means Southern Cross, that constellation that holds the guiding star for this hemisphere. Chakana Mountain Lodge is ......
Read MoreKukuli
Jun 23, 2009 - Putre, ChileKukuli is a relatively new kid on the block of Baquedano where most of Putre’s hostels are, but it is ......
Read MoreHostal Cali
Jun 20, 2009 - Putre, ChileHostal Cali is one of Putre's cheaper hotels. It has a spare feeling to it, with rooms along a narrow ......
Read MoreHotel Marina Villa del Río
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileHotel Marina Villa del Río is a top-of-the-line lodging option in Valdivia. On the far bank of the Río Calle-Calle ......
Read MoreHotel Melillanca
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileHotel Melillanca is a stylish, modern hotel centrally located in Valdivia. Across from one of the city's several pocket parks, ......
Read MoreHostal y Cabañas Esmeralda
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileAt the end of the main street in the bohemian arts neighborhood of Barrio Esmeralda is Hostal y Cabañas Esmeralda. ......
Read MoreHostal Totem
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileHostal Totem is an international traveler’s choice in the heart of Valdivia. It is located five blocks from the bus ......
Read MoreResidencial Río Calle-Calle
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileResidencia Río Calle-Calle may be a bit expensive for the true budget traveler, but it is well worth the money. ......
Read MoreAlbergue Latino
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileJust a five-minute walk from the Plaza de la República is a gaily painted old German manor. This is Albergue ......
Read MoreHospedaje Valdivia 545
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileThis blue house has rooms for travelers journeying alone or in groups. Bathrooms are shared. The entire inn has recently ......
Read MoreCamping in Valdivia
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileValdivia has only three campgrounds. The two that are open year-round are both located on Isla Teja. Fundo Teja Norte ......
Read MoreHotel El Barranco
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileEven though Hotel El Barranco is touted as a fishing lodge, it offers something for all discerning visitors to Futaleufú. ......
Read MoreCabañas Aguas Blancas
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileCabañas Aguas Blancas is a small affair: only two cabins for up to five persons set at the base of ......
Read MoreHotel Continental / Hospedaje Nuevo Estilo
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileUnder new administration, Hospedaje Nuevo Estilo is still called by its old name Hotel Continental by many in Futaleufú. This ......
Read MoreHotel Rosas
May 28, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileThe front façade of Hotel Rosas makes it seem just like another run-of-the-mill hostel, but it is Porvenir’s largest and ......
Read MoreHotel Central
May 28, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileHotel Central is one of Porvenir’s most established hostels. Widower don Pedro continues with the tradition his wife and he ......
Read MoreHostería Yendegaia
May 28, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileAnother one of Porvenir’s historic houses, this time the mansion of Croatian immigrant Doimo Tafra Popovic which was built in ......
Read MoreHostal El Chispa
May 28, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileOnce upon a time this was the house that Nicolás Sieckovic built. It later was home for many decades to ......
Read MoreResidencial Dalmacia
May 28, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileThe majestic chalet that used to be the home of the Vincente Mimica family is now Residencial Dalmacia. This hostel ......
Read MoreEl Hogar del Mochilero
Feb 12, 2009 - Esquel, ArgentinaAlthough he had to hang up his walking stick quite a while back, Carlos is still a mochilero (backpacker) to ......
Read MoreHotel Lagos del Sur
Feb 10, 2009 - Osorno, ChileHotel Lagos del Sur proclaims itself to be “en el corazón del sur de Chile” – and it is, as ......
Read MoreResidencial Bilbao
Feb 10, 2009 - Osorno, ChileThis plain-lined, bright pink hostel is the choice of some tourists who decide to spend the night in Osorno. Residencial ......
Read MoreHopedaje San Diego
Feb 10, 2009 - Osorno, ChileA mere two blocks from the bus terminal is a simple white house surrounded by a gated fence. You would ......
Read MoreHoteles Club Presidente
Feb 03, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileHoteles Club Presidente is the place to stay in Puerto Montt for those travelers wanting all the comforts of home. ......
Read MoreHostal Pacífico
Feb 03, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileTwo blocks from the bus station, straight up Avenida Salvador Allende, is Hostal Pacífico on the corner of Calle J. ......
Read MoreDon Tito
Jan 29, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileDon Tito and his wife have a pleasant, quiet hostel just two blocks up Avenida Salvador Allende from the bus station. ......
Read MoreGran Hotel Pucón
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileThe Gran Hotel Pucón is the grand lady in this town. From this stately five-story spa on the shores of ......
Read MoreRefugio Península
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileAt the foot of the peninsula, about two blocks from Pucón’s main plaza, is Refugio Península. This Hostelling International member ......
Read MoreCabañas Mapulay
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileFor travelers looking for a bit of a retreat from the others who are rushing from one high-octane adventure to ......
Read MoreLa Posada del Embrujo
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileThe owner-operators of this hostel spin a spell upon all travelers: 2may the fire of the volcano, the rain that ......
Read MoreCamping Parque La Poza
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileJust steps from Playa La Poza is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in the region, Camping Parque La Poza. ......
Read MoreBackpackers Hostel
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileAs well as running a well-respected tour agency, Backpackers also has a popular hostel. It’s a comfortable space with the ......
Read MoreHotel Yachting Kiel
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileHotel Yachting Kiel is a privileged inn. It is right across from the village’s pier (where, yes, the old yacht ......
Read MoreHostal Don Juan
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileHostal Don Juan is a pleasant surprise in Villarrica. This modern inn has spacious, well-decorated rooms, with shared or private ......
Read MorePanamericana Hotel Temuco
Dec 16, 2008 - Temuco, ChileAt the foot of Cerro Ñielol rises the buff-pink Panamericana Hotel, formerly known as Hotel Terra Verde. The 74 rooms ......
Read MoreHotel Aitué
Dec 16, 2008 - Temuco, ChileHotel Aitué is located in the heart of Temuco just two blocks from Plaza Pinto. This unassuming three-star lodging choice ......
Read MoreHospedaje 525
Dec 16, 2008 - Temuco, ChileDaniel and Mirta open their home to travelers on a budget. The spacious rooms, with polished wood floors and large ......
Read MoreHotel Arica
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileBetween Playa El Laucho and Playa La Lisera, Hotel Arica is much more than the city’s most exclusive hotel. It ......
Read MoreHotel El Paso
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileOpened in 1962 for the World Cup of Soccer, Hotel El Paso is a four-star retreat set on three hectares ......
Read MoreHostal Huanta-Jaya
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileCleanliness is the first impression when entering Hostal Huanta-Jaya. Everything is very neat, very trim, like the gleaming tiled corridor ......
Read MoreHotel Plaza Colón
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileA half-block from Eiffel’s church is the Hotel Plaza Colón, a pink and blue five-story building with white balconies. This ......
Read MoreHotel Bahía
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileOn the beach between downtown Arica and Playa Chinchorro, Hotel Bahía has Mediterranean-style architecture set in a palm-shaded estate. All ......
Read MoreHotel Lynch
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileIn the heard of Arica's commercial center, Hotel Lynch looks rather non-descript from the outside, but inside is like a ......
Read MoreResidencias Don Luis
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChilePainted on the yellow wall of Residencias Don Luis, a cry catches your attention: $10 per person, private bath, kitchen, ......
Read MoreResidencias Real
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileResidencias Real is one of the least expensive hostels in Arica. Its rooms are clean, large and amply furnished with ......
Read MoreHostal Inclán
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruHostal Inclán is popular with Chilean bargain hunters. It’s a perfect place for budget travelers, too, looking to spend a ......
Read MoreHospedaje Bon Ami
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruOtherwise known as Buen Amigo, Hospedaje Bon Amigo proves to be a good friend in Tacna. These accommodations have built-in ......
Read MoreHospedaje Latino
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruAn up-and-coming hostel on the Nasca scene, Hospedaje Latino offers rooms for two or more guests. A narrow staircase leads ......
Read MoreHospedaje Nasca Sur
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruHospedaje Nasca Sur is another well-placed hotel in the city, between downtown and the bus depots. Rooms vary in size ......
Read MoreHostal Sol de Nasca
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruHostal Sol de Nasca is a budget traveler’s choice in the crowded Nasca lodging market. Located midways between the bus ......
Read MoreHostal Desert Nights
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruAt last Huacachina has a true backpackers place to hang the hat. The brainchild of a young Vermonter and her ......
Read MorePosada del Sol
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruHotel Posada del Sol is a tall monument a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas and bus depots. The ......
Read MoreHospedaje Loreto
Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruInexpensive lodging is a bit hard to find in Ica. Hospedaje Loreto is one of the cheapest. The staff is ......
Read MoreCamping in Reserva Nacional de Paracas
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruExperience the nightime's billions of stars, the sound of the waves and the morning's flocks of birds while camping at ......
Read MoreHostal Los Frayles
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruHostal Los Frayles’ 11 rooms are medium-sized, clean and nicely decorated. All have private bath with hot and cold water ......
Read MoreHospedaje Shalom
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruDoña Edna’s Hospedaje Shalom has been occupied by aid relief workers since the earthquake and tidal wave, but that hasn’t ......
Read MorePosada Hospedaje Gino
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruA small hostel with a family atmosphere, Posada Hospedaje Gino is one of the few true budget options that survived ......
Read MoreAlbergue Turística de la Municipalidad
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruFor travelers looking for a bucolic retreat, the village has a guesthouse on the outskirts of town. The hill-top lodge, ......
Read MoreHospedaje Virgen del Carmen
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruHospedaje Virgen del Carmen is considered the best of Huancabamba. The front of the hostel is classic colonial architecture. A ......
Read MoreHospedaje El Dorado
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruHospedaje El Dorado is an an old building teeming with character. All the guestrooms share common baths that are a ......
Read MoreHostal Camping Naylamp
Sep 19, 2008 - Huanchaco, PeruHostal Camping Naylamp is another near-budget lodging option in Huanchaco, and one of the few that offers campsites. (If you ......
Read MoreHostal Solange
Sep 19, 2008 - Huanchaco, PeruHostal Solange is an old-time favorite of budget travelers. Señora Solange is a bit deaf, but eager to sit in ......
Read MoreHospedaje Huascar
Sep 15, 2008 - Trujillo, PeruOn a cul-de-sac off Avenida Los Incas, five blocks from the Plaza de Armas, is a budget traveler’s find. The ......
Read MoreHostal Sol Radiante
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruIt seems all hotels in Chicalyo come wrapped up in a glass-panelled modern architecture. Hostal Sol Radiante is no exception. ......
Read MoreHostal Victoria
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruHostal Victoria is a great deal for people traveling in pairs. Its large rooms are generously furnished with a desk, ......
Read MoreHotel Tumi de Oro
Sep 02, 2008 - Chiclayo, PeruHotel Tumi de Oro is a bit far from the center of town and the bus terminals, but the price ......
Read MoreHostel Casa Samara
Sep 02, 2008 - Máncora, PeruRight across the highway from the beach access road down is Walter Palomino’s Hostel Casa Samara, owned by surfing great Walter ......
Read MoreCasa-Hospedaje Crillón
Sep 02, 2008 - Máncora, PeruNear the bus stations and one block from the highway, Casa-Hospedaje Crillón is a gem of a place to spend ......
Read MoreHostal Grillo Tres Puntas
Sep 02, 2008 - PeruHostal Grillo Tres Puntas is the younger sister of Casa Grillo, both owned by the same family. A mosaicked front ......
Read MoreHostal Samay Wasi
Sep 02, 2008 - Tumbes, PeruThe centrally located Hostal Samay Wasi is one of Tumbes’ budget lodging options. The large rooms are well-furnished with comfortable ......
Read MoreHospedaje Los Viñedos
Sep 02, 2008 - Tumbes, PeruTwo blocks from Tumbes’ Plaza de Armas, Hospedaje Los Viñedos is a resting stop that promises the four most important ......
Read MoreHotel Internacional Bagpackers
Jul 08, 2008 - Tabatinga, BrazilFormerly Travelers Jungle Home, Hotel Internacional Bagpackers has moved from Tony’s home to a larger, more central location. If your ......
Read MoreHotel Casa Selva
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaHotel Casa Selva has blossomed into the most expensive and luxurious inn in Puerto Nariño. This two-story, white beauty has ......
Read MoreHospedaje Manguare
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaHospedaje Manguare is an inexpensive option in the heart of Puerto Nariño. It is convenient for exploring the trails and ......
Read MoreAlto del Águila
Jul 08, 2008 - Puerto Nariño, ColombiaAt Alto del Águila you’ll find much more than just eagles. Fray Hector has created a tranquil retreat overlooking the ......
Read MoreDecalodge Ticuna
Jul 07, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaThe Ticuna had always been one of Leticia’s premier hotels. Since Decameron has taken it over, it has blossomed into ......
Read MoreHotel Anaconda
Jul 07, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaWhile not the most expensive hotel in Leticia, the extras Hotel Anaconda piles on makes it an excellent value. Its ......
Read MoreResidencias Amira
Jul 07, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaResidencias Amira used to be one of the more economical inns in Leticia. However, it has really upgraded recently. Residencias ......
Read MoreHospedaje Los Delfines
Jul 07, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaHospedaje Los Delfines is a fine place to stay, if you can afford to spend a bit more. All the ......
Read MoreResidencias del Centro
Jul 07, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaOfficially it is now called Residencias del Centro but everyone still calls it Residencias Colombia. The orange and green sign ......
Read MoreMochileros
Jul 07, 2008 - Leticia , ColombiaMochileros, a European-style backpackers hostel, is a wonderful idea that has come to Leticia—and gone. With once-splendid facilities, including common ......
Read MoreKabañas Kanwara
Jul 04, 2008 - ColombiaKabañas Kanwara is probably the most luxurious inn in the park district. The three cabañas have five rooms each (one ......
Read MoreHacienda La Esperanza
Jul 04, 2008 - ColombiaAfter being abandoned for a spell, Hacienda La Esperanza has undergone a renovation at the loving hand of Marco Artura ......
Read MoreCabaña Gaicany
Jul 04, 2008 - ColombiaIn a three-story, A-frame chalet, Juan Carlos Carreño and his family provide simple rooms with bunk beds for up to ......
Read MoreHotel del Llano
Jul 04, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaHotel del Llano has for years been considered one of the finest and most respected luxury inn of Villavicencio. Its ......
Read MoreHotel Savoy
Jul 04, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaThe Hotel Savoy is a popular place with business travelers looking for an finer hotel with a comfortable price. The ......
Read MoreHotel Tabary
Jul 04, 2008 - Villavicencio , ColombiaHotel Tabary is probably the best of the cheaper inns in Villavicencio. The rooms, for the most part, are large. ......
Read MoreHotel La Sierra
Jul 01, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaNo sign marks the presence of Hotel La Sierra. However, this house a few blocks downhill from the plaza is ......
Read MoreHotel El Frailejón
Jul 01, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaHotel El Frailejón isn’t anything special, but it does have two advantages: It’s centrally located near the bus offices and ......
Read MoreHotel Brisas del Nevado
Jun 30, 2008 - Guican , ColombiaHotel Brisas del Nevado is a pleasant inn located just a half-block from the main plaza and bus stops. Its ......
Read MoreHotel Casa Muñoz
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaThe newest hotel in El Cocuy, Casa Muñoz has sharp rooms in an annex of a colonial-era house. Each room, ......
Read MoreHotel Restaurante Casa Vieja
Jun 29, 2008 - Cocuy , ColombiaHotel Restaurante Casa Vieja is a bit of a misnomer, since it no longer has a restaurant. However, internationally renowned ......
Read MoreHostería del Molina La Mesopotamia
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaBuilt in 1568 as a wheat mill, Hostería del Molina La Mesopotamia is now one of Villa de Leyva’s finest ......
Read MoreHotel Casa de los Fundadores
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaCasa de los Fundadores (as it is commonly called) is an inn with a bit of a difference: It is ......
Read MoreHotel La Posada de San Antonio
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaThis mid-19th Century mansion on Parque Nariño is now the very fine Hotel La Posada de San Antonio. It has ......
Read MoreCasa Hotel Villa Cristina
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaOn a quiet dirt street far from the center of town is Casa Hotel Villa Christina. This rambling, multi-story house ......
Read MoreHospedería Antonio Nariño
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaHospedería Antonio Nariño is actually a modern construction in the heart of Villa de Leyva, but built with the architecture ......
Read MoreHospedaje Sol de la Villa
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaJust off Parque Nariño, a few blocks from the bus station, is Hospedaje Sol de la Villa. A modest bed ......
Read MoreHotel Boutique La Española
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaHotel Boutique La Española is a relatively new and very special hotel on the crowded Villa de Leyva hotel scene. ......
Read MoreHospedería La Villa
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaHospedería La Villa is one of the few options for budget travelers to Villa de Leyva. Located just a half ......
Read MoreZona de Camping San Jorge
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaWhereas a common complaint about campgrounds in Villa de Leyva is that they merely warehouse people, experienced outdoors persons say ......
Read MoreEl Arca Verde
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaEl Arca Verde, The Green Ark is the name of an organic, bio-dynamic farm outside of Villa de Leyva. Guests ......
Read MoreHospedería Don Paulino
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaDon Paulino and doña Olga have established a wonderful inn for visitors to Villa de Leyva. Located on a tranquil ......
Read MoreCasa Campesina / El Solar Camping
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaCasa Campesina is a very homey place near the corner of the main plaza. Owner Martha de León has become ......
Read MoreHospedaje El Mirador
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaLocated not too far from the bus station on a quiet side street is Hospedaje El Mirador. This hostel is ......
Read MoreHospedería Colonial
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaJust a half-block from the main plaza is Hospedería Colonial. In the main part of the house lives the family. ......
Read MoreHostal Renacer
Jun 23, 2008 - Villa de Leyva , ColombiaHostal Renacer is a place to be reborn after a day of strenuous sightseeing. Located just outside Villa de Leyva, ......
Read MoreKayuusipaa
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaMany moons ago, doña Conchita opened up one of the very first inns in Cabo de la Vela—and it is ......
Read MoreHotel Jarrinapi
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaThe popular Hotel Jarrinapi provides cabañas with hammock or (for those preferring a more conventional sleep) bed, private bath with ......
Read MoreRestaurant Rosita
Jun 13, 2008 - Cabo de Vela, ColombiaDoña Rosita is just one of the dozens of restaurants along the south side of the bay as you enter ......
Read MoreHospedaje Villa María
Jun 13, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaHospedaje Villa María is the new kid in town, owned and operated by Kaishi tour agency. Along one side of ......
Read MoreHotel Juyasirian
Jun 13, 2008 - Uribia, ColombiaWalking into Hotel Juyasirian, you can tell it was built specifically for high-ranking government officials and others of that class. ......
Read MoreCabañas Manaure Beach
Jun 09, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaCabañas Manaure Beach has a basic, four-room hostel: two quarters have three beds each and the other two, four beds ......
Read MoreHotel Unuuipa
Jun 09, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaHotel Unuuipa wears the colors of these desert lands: salmon, ochre and melon. Inside are two courtyards around which somewhat ......
Read MoreHotel Palaaima
Jun 09, 2008 - Manaure, ColombiaFor many years doña Iris has been welcoming visitors to Manaure. Her Hotel Palaaima is the best lodging option in ......
Read MoreHotel Gimaura
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaUndoubtedly, Hotel Gimaura is the great lodging choice in Riohacha. Located at the eastern end of Avenida la Marina, this ......
Read MoreHotel Yalconia del Mar
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaHotel Yalconia del Mar has upgraded over the years from being a basic hotel to one now providing the weary ......
Read MoreHotel Panorama
Jun 06, 2008 - Riohacha, ColombiaThe rooms at the two-story Hotel Panorama are spacious enough, with built-in concrete platform bed that sport comfortable mattresses. Other ......
Read MoreHotel Arhuaco
Jun 05, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaEverything in the Hotel Arhuaco is done to the perfect tee, from the floral arrangements in the lobby to the ......
Read MoreHotel El Rodadero
Jun 05, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaThe modern Hotel El Rodadero's reception area greets its guests with sea-themed stained glass and sand-filled pillars. The staff will ......
Read MoreHotel Arrecifes Caribeño
Jun 05, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaHotel Arrecifes Caribeño is a perfect lodging choice for travelers in a group. This four-story hostel has rooms for four ......
Read MoreTima Uraka Hospedaje
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaNow El Rodadero is within reach of the budget traveler’s pocketbook. Tima Uraka Hospedaje—The House of the Moon—is a new ......
Read MoreCamping Cantamar
Jun 04, 2008 - El Rodadero, Santa Marta, ColombiaIf you happen to be traveling with your own tent, this is the place to go. Camping Cantamar is located ......
Read MoreHotel Yuldama
Jun 04, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaThe Hotel Yuldama is a relic of late 1950s architecture. The disappointingly worn rooms have almost all the comforts one ......
Read MorePark Hotel
Jun 04, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaSince its inception in 1927, the same family has lovingly run the Park Hotel, a favorite inn of Colombian TV ......
Read MoreHotel Imperial Caribe
Jun 04, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaHotel Imperial Caribe is a travel agent’s favorite place to put up the tourists. Frequently you’ll see the buses pulling ......
Read MoreHotel Saboy
Jun 04, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaHotel Saboy is one of the many sub-mid-range options within reach of the budget traveler, especially if with a friend. ......
Read MoreHospedería Casa Familiar
Jun 04, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaHospedería Casa Familiar has long been a standby for shoestring travelers who don't want the party atmosphere of the other ......
Read MoreResidencias San Jorge
Jun 04, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaAn understated inn tucked amongst the partying-budget traveler and shadier hotels on Calle 10C, Residencias San Jorge promises a family ......
Read MoreHotel Las Vegas del Caribe
Jun 04, 2008 - Santa Marta, ColombiaClean, friendly, quiet and safe —this is an apt description of the Hotel Las Vegas del Caribe. Its three-story green ......
Read MoreHotel El Prado
May 22, 2008 - El Prado, Barranquilla, ColombiaGreta Garbo stayed here, as well as Grace Kelly and Carlos Gardel. It seems their spirits still roam the arcaded ......
Read MoreHotel Villa Dilia
May 22, 2008 - El Prado, Barranquilla, ColombiaHotel Villa Dilia is a fine place to stay, with excellent service and pleasant rooms. This is an inn geared ......
Read MoreHotel Mezzaluna
May 22, 2008 - El Prado, Barranquilla, ColombiaHotel Mezzaluna, in a sleek-lined modern building, bills itself as an executive hotel, geared toward such businessmen, as well as ......
Read MoreHotel Girasol
May 22, 2008 - Centro, Barranquilla, ColombiaThe Hotel Girasol is in an older building with a circular front drive. Rooms are in the main edifice and ......
Read MoreHotel Skal
May 22, 2008 - Centro, Barranquilla, ColombiaHotel Skal is the most popular inn amongst backpackers in Barranquilla. It is the least expensive, decent option in the ......
Read MoreHotel Los Angeles
May 22, 2008 - Centro, Barranquilla, ColombiaHotel Los Angeles is a mid-range option in the center of Barranquilla. The helpful staff will help you navigate the ......
Read MoreHospedaje Cacique Sugamuxi
May 18, 2008 - La Candelaria, Bogotá, ColombiaHospedaje Cacique Sugamuxi is La Candelaria’s newest hostel, which opened in early 2008. This hostel is above a restaurant and ......
Read MoreHotel Centro Plaza
May 18, 2008 - La Candelaria, Bogotá, ColombiaA Star of David subtly adorns the sandstone plaque of the entrance to Hotel Centro Plaza. Although, the hostel is ......
Read MoreHotel Internacional
May 18, 2008 - La Candelaria, Bogotá, ColombiaThe business card for Hotel Internacional states, “We are the second most happy country in the world.” Upon arriving in ......
Read MoreHotel Zaragoza
May 18, 2008 - Bogotá, ColombiaThe Hotel Zagagoza has become the haunt amongst the European non-backpacker, budget travelers. A four-story, green and hot-pink building that ......
Read MoreHotel El Dorado
May 18, 2008 - La Candelaria, Bogotá, ColombiaHotel Dorado is undoubtedly the least expensive hostel in the center of Bogotá, between the Candelaria district and downtown. The ......
Read MoreHotel Dorantes
May 18, 2008 - La Candelaria, Bogotá, ColombiaOnce upon a time the mid-19th century Hotel Dorantes was a family mansion. It has been a hotel for many ......
Read MoreMesón del Cuchicute
May 06, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaAs one of San Gil’s finest hotels, Mesón del Cuchicute is still remarkably affordable. A country-club-styled inn with park-like grounds, ......
Read MoreLa Posada Familiar
May 06, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaA small, family-run inn, La Posada Familiar has six rooms with extra touches. The quarters are simply decorated, but come ......
Read MoreHotel El Viajero
May 06, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaConveniently located on Carrera 11, just a few blocks from Parque Gallineral and the market, the Hotel El Viajero provides ......
Read MoreIndependent Lodging
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaFor many years, families have owned and operated lodging options within the park, specifically at Arrecifes. That is where most ......
Read MoreConcesión Tayrona
May 06, 2008 - ColombiaWho says you can’t have your luxury within a paradise of a wild, natural park? Avaitur, and its Concesión Tayrona, ......
Read MoreCasa de Felipe
Apr 29, 2008 - Taganga, ColombiaLiterally built by hand, Casa de Felipe is a work of many years of love. Felipe has created a most ......
Read MoreHostal Misión Santa Bárbara
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaThis former family mansion is now one of Barichara’s most prestigious inns, without being pretentious. The older part of this ......
Read MoreHotel Coratá
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaJust a block from Barichara’s main plaza, is an old casona that has taken on the life of a hotel. ......
Read MoreHospedaje Los Tiestesitos
Apr 23, 2008 - Barichara , ColombiaOn the outside, Hospedaje Los Tiestesitos is a pottery workshop. But back behind a small courtyard, doña Alicia has three ......
Read MoreHotel Vajamar
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaOne of Valledupar’s finest hotels, Hotel Vajamar has 20 years experience in providing comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms to the discerning ......
Read MoreHotel Los Cardones
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaYou walk into the sitting area and reception. Beyond is the restaurant in front of a wall hiding the back ......
Read MoreResidencias Kennedy
Apr 23, 2008 - Valledupar, ColombiaResidencias Kennedy is a no-frills inn: No plants surround the brick-tile courtyard, and no TVs in the habitaciones. The 17 ......
Read MoreSan Agustín Internacional Hotel
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaSo, you and your family are finally taking your dream vacation to Colombia and decide to visit the magical realm ......
Read MoreHotel Yalconia
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaHotel Yalconia is San Agustín’s oldest luxury-class hotel. Of modern architecture, this two-story building provides all of the comforts one ......
Read MoreCamping San Agustín
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaCamping San Agustín is a broad grassy expanse that allows not only tent, but also vehicle camping. If you don’t ......
Read MoreHotel Central
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaThis other colonial-era-building-cum-hotel is tranquil, despite being on San Agustín’s main street. With a family atmosphere, Hotel Central is the ......
Read MoreHotel Casa de Nelly
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaSince the mid-1980s, French-owned Casa de Nelly has provided fine cabañas amidst a beautiful forest. Cats and dogs stroll through ......
Read MoreHospedaje El Jardín Casa Colonial
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaThe Muñoz family opens the doors of its home in this well-preserved colonial home on a quiet side street in ......
Read MoreHotel Colonial
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaOn the main street of San Agustín, right where the collective taxis and pick-ups arrive, is Hotel Colonial. Set in ......
Read MoreHotel Los Ídolos
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaHotel Los Ídolos is definitely the cheapest place to stay in San Agustín if you have a traveling partner. Be ......
Read MoreHospedaje Cambi
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaJust a half-block from Parque Bolívar, Magola Pérez welcomes San Agustín visitors to these inexpensive, simple, clean rooms in an ......
Read MoreFinca El Maco
Apr 16, 2008 - San Agustín, ColombiaRené has created the wonderful ecological Finca El Maco for those budget travelers who want to stay in fresh country ......
Read MoreHotel Chicamocha
Apr 11, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaOne of Bucaramanga’s finest hostels is Hotel Chicamocha. Providing the best in services to up-scale and corporate business travelers, Hotel ......
Read MoreFinca Raval Jardín Ecológico
Apr 11, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaAfter months of traveling, do you need to go into retreat? Pamper your physical and spiritual selves at Finca Raval ......
Read MoreHotel Balmoral
Apr 11, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaConveniently located in the center of the city, Hotel Balmoral is a mid-range option for your visit to Bucaramanga. The ......
Read MoreHospedaje D’Kpri
Apr 11, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaHospedaje D’Kpri is essentially a boarding house for university students. However, some rooms are rented out to travelers. The small ......
Read MoreResidencias Las Tres Margaritas
Apr 11, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaAnother family-atmosphere hotel in the city's center that promises three important basics: safety, cleanliness and cheap prices, is Residencias Las ......
Read MoreHotel Amparo
Apr 11, 2008 - Bucaramanga , ColombiaA friendly, family-run inn, Hotel Amparo provides its guests with no-frill rooms with or without TV. All have private, cold-water ......
Read MoreHotel Colonial
Feb 22, 2008 - Capitanejo , ColombiaLocated a half-block from the Plazoleta Municipal on a quiet street, Hotel Colonial provides its guests with comfortable, clean rooms. ......
Read MoreHotel Bolívar
Feb 10, 2008 - Cúcuta , ColombiaA member of the Spanish Celuisma hotel chain, Hotel Bolívar is probably the smartest place you can stay in Cúcuta. ......
Read MoreHotel Las Pirámides
Feb 10, 2008 - Cúcuta , ColombiaLocated between the bus terminal and downtown, Hotel Las Pirámides is a good mid-range choice for the journeyer needing to ......
Read MoreHotel Casa Real Cúcuta
Feb 10, 2008 - Cúcuta , ColombiaJust a few blocks from the bus terminal, Hotel Casa Real Cúcuta is one of the few places along Avenida ......
Read MoreCarionga Hotel
Feb 05, 2008 - Pamplona, ColombiaA time-worn resort built in the contemporary 1960s architecture of glass and metal, Hotel Carionga still provides the best service ......
Read MoreHotel Ursua
Feb 05, 2008 - Pamplona, ColombiaThe Hotel Ursua has always reminded me of my country grandmother’s house: big, overstuffed beds and mis-matched furniture in the ......
Read MoreHotel El Llano
Feb 05, 2008 - Pamplona, ColombiaLocated a half-block from the obelisk in Plazuela Almeida, the Hotel El Llano is one of Pamplona’s cheapest inns promising ......
Read MoreGranja Agroecoturística Los Guaduales
Feb 05, 2008 - Málaga, ColombiaGet out into the country to a self-sustaining farm. Located 11 kilometers (7 miles) from Málaga on the road to ......
Read MoreHotel Santander
Feb 05, 2008 - Málaga, ColombiaHotel Santander is a ganga, a bargain, just a half-block from Parque García Rovira, in Málaga’s Zona Rosa. The modern ......
Read MoreHotel-Restaurante El Viajero
Feb 05, 2008 - Málaga, ColombiaThe Hotel-Restaurante El Viajero is one of the two very inexpensive, very basic hotels right on Málaga’s main square, Parque ......
Read MoreHotel Oasis
Feb 05, 2008 - Capitanejo , ColombiaThree generations of women have been housing visitors since 1953 at the Hotel Oasis. It is on of the few ......
Read MoreHotel Cordobés
Feb 05, 2008 - Capitanejo , ColombiaA basic hostel run by the amiable older couple, Luis and Irene, with clean rooms that are simply furnished—beds, large ......
Read MoreHotel Boyacá Plaza
Feb 04, 2008 - Tunja, ColombiaOne of Tunja's finest lodges, Hotel Boyacá Plaza is in a quieter part of the city. An elevator will whisk ......
Read MoreHotel Conquistador de América
Feb 04, 2008 - Tunja, ColombiaRight on the corner of the Plaza de Bolívar, Hotel Conquistador de América is a mid-range lodging option in the ......
Read MoreHotel El Cid
Feb 04, 2008 - Tunja, ColombiaThe Hotel El Cid is located on the second floor, above a shopping mall. (The manager assures you it's quiet ......
Read MoreHotel American
Feb 04, 2008 - Tunja, ColombiaAnother upstairs hostel, Hotel American offers respectful rooms at a comfortable price. Some have private hot water baths and televisions. ......
Read MoreHotel Dux
Feb 04, 2008 - Tunja, ColombiaA creaky old building, like tattered lace, the Hotel Dux is a classic place to stay. For several generations, the ......
Read MoreHotel Don Camilo
Feb 04, 2008 - Tunja, ColombiaWho would ever believe that one of the least expensive inns in Tunja is right on the main plaza? A ......
Read MoreMacondo Guesthouse
Feb 04, 2008 - San Gil, ColombiaMacondo Guesthouse has become the place to stay in San Gil. Australian-born Shaun opens his doors of this colonial house ......
Read MoreHospedaje Pisimbalá
Nov 15, 2007 - Parque Arqueológico, Tierradentro, ColombiaHospedaje Pisimbalá is another old stand-by for journeyers to Tierradentro. Also a small, family-run inn, this inn offers three rooms ......
Read MoreHospedaje Lucerna
Nov 15, 2007 - Parque Arqueológico, Tierradentro, ColombiaAustere on the outside, with only small lettering announcing its presence, Hospedaje Lucerna is big on service. Inside, the rooms ......
Read MoreHospedaje y Restaurante Los Lagos
Nov 15, 2007 - San Andrés Pisimbalá, Tierradentro, ColombiaFor those preferring to stay in San Andrés Pisimbalá itself, Hospedaje y Restaurante Los Lagos is one of several options. ......
Read MoreHotel Capital
Nov 06, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaIf you can afford to spend a dollar more, Hotel Capital is a comfortable choice for budget travelers. All rooms ......
Read MoreHotel Panamá
Nov 06, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaIt's cheap, it's clean and the beds aren't bad. The rooms are small, though--not even big enough to swing a ......
Read MoreHotel La Casona del Virrey
Nov 05, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaHotel La Casona del Virrey is a surprisingly affordable alternative right in the heart of Popayán. This is the perfect ......
Read MoreHotel Colonial
Nov 05, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaAs its name implies, the Hotel Colonial is in a building from the early centuries of this city. A small ......
Read MoreHotel La Plazuela
Nov 05, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaA first-class hotel just across from Iglesia San José, Hotel La Plazuela is in a 1742 building rescued after the ......
Read MoreHospedaje Barú
Nov 05, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaAnother possible budget traveler choice, the Hospedaje Barú has three patios, as is typical with old architectural style. The first ......
Read MoreHotel Boston
Nov 05, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaFor journeyers on a tight budget, the Hotel Boston is one of several good options in the inexpensive sector of ......
Read MoreHotel Los Portales
Nov 05, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaTake a seat in one of the rocking chairs around the front courtyard and listen to the water spilling from ......
Read MoreHotel Pass Home
Nov 05, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaLocated four blocks from the bus terminal and five from the historic center, Hotel Pass Home is a convenient place ......
Read MoreHotel El Paso
Nov 05, 2007 - Popayán, ColombiaOn the second floor of a colonial-era building is the Hotel El Paso, a good mid-range hostel choice in Popayán. ......
Read MoreKoala Inn
Nov 05, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaOn the outside, the Koala Inn looks nondescript. But once mounting the steps up to the inn, you find yourself ......
Read MoreHotel Manhattan
Nov 05, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaWith over 30 years of experience, Hotel Manhattan provides travelers with a restful spot to stay in the colonial heart ......
Read MoreHotel Casa López
Nov 05, 2007 - Pasto, ColombiaA very understated sign, a solitary H, marks the Casa López. The López have lovingly converted this home that has ......
Read MoreHotel Guaduales del Pacífico
Nov 05, 2007 - Playa El Morro, Tumaco, ColombiaHotel Guaduales is built of traditional architecture of this region, of giant bamboo. These rooms are simple--a bit rough, but ......
Read MoreHotel El Dorado
Nov 05, 2007 - Tumaco, ColombiaAn up-stairs hotel, El Dorado is one of the oldest lodging options in Tumaco, serving travelers for over 35 years. ......
Read MoreHotel Barranquilla
Nov 05, 2007 - Playa El Morro, Tumaco, ColombiaThe most luxurious inn out at Playa El Morro, Hotel Barranquilla is a sharp, high rise with well out-fitted rooms: ......
Read MoreNo-Name Hospedaje
Nov 04, 2007 - ColombiaSimple, simple, simple describes this Coconuco hotel. A non-descript green building with a second-floor balcony and carved doors, it is ......
Read MoreEstanco Oficial Residencias
Nov 04, 2007 - ColombiaThe cheapest place to stay in Coconuco is Estanco Oficial Residencias: Official Liquor Store Inn. In the front is where ......
Read MoreResidencias Cubita
Nov 04, 2007 - Parque Nacional Puracé, Puracé, ColombiaSimple and plain is this small, four-room hotel. But the rooms are large, each with two beds. A few potted ......
Read MoreCabañas
Nov 04, 2007 - ColombiaEscape to the tranquility of Parque Nacional Natural Puracé. At Pilimbalá the ranger station are three A-frame cabañas for rent. ......
Read MoreHotel Internacional El Nogal
Oct 07, 2007 - Ipiales, ColombiaHotel Internacional El Nogal is one of the newer luxury inns on the Ipiales scene. The tastefully decorated rooms have ......
Read MoreImperio Real
Oct 07, 2007 - Ipiales, ColombiaAfter your long journey, just walk across the street to Hotel Imperio Real, no matter what the hour. Its dim, ......
Read MoreHotel Belmonte
Oct 07, 2007 - Ipiales, ColombiaDoña Olga proudly states, "This is not a luxurious place. It's basic, secure, clean and cheap"-- and that's precisely what ......
Read MorePlatypus
Sep 11, 2007 - La Candelaria, Bogotá, ColombiaThe front of this hostel has no sign announcing its name, only a drawing of this animal to greet its guests. ......
Read MoreHostal Baldeón
Aug 09, 2007 - Huancayo, PeruConveniently located between the Catedral and the station for the Lima-bound trains, Hostal Baldeón provides you with a safe place ......
Read MoreLa Crillonesa
Aug 09, 2007 - Ayacucho, PeruThe Residencial La Crillonesa, across from the main market three blocks from the Plaza de Armas, is a popular choice ......
Read MoreHostal Grau
Aug 09, 2007 - Ayacucho, PeruHostal Grau is located a few blocks from the mercado. Climb the staircase to the reception, and you will be ......
Read MoreHostal “El Bebedero”
Jun 22, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruThis ecological-cultural inn, owned by the family of archaeologist Arturo Ruiz Estrada, offers six basic rooms, each with two beds. ......
Read MoreCasa Huéspedes El Lirio
Jun 22, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruThis hostel is much like the other ten that follow it along the main road through María—but with one distinction: ......
Read MoreCasa Hospedaje Cucha Cuella
Jun 22, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruThe courtyard is a working area for the family, with wash areas and, in one corner, a beehive adobe stove ......
Read MoreCasa Hospedaje León
Jun 22, 2007 - Kuélap, PeruSitting on the balcony overlooking the river, you can watch the waters flow and meditate on whom is to win: ......
Read MoreHostal El Dorado
Jun 21, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruEl Dorado is an intimate and comfortable hostel close to the Plaza de Armas. Doña Flor offers a number of ......
Read MoreEl Mirador de Kuélap
Jun 19, 2007 - Jalca Grande, PeruThis hostel offers four warm rooms, two with private bathrooms and two with common bathrooms, for a bargain introductory price. ......
Read MoreRumi Huasi
Jun 19, 2007 - Jalca Grande, PeruThe stone façade of this home-away-from-home is amusing. An occasional face smiles down at you, inviting you to come in ......
Read MoreHostal Continental
Jun 17, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruLabyrinthine hallways lead to the rooms of the Hostal Continental. The four stories echo with the comings and goings, the ......
Read MoreLas Orquídeas Hospedaje Turístico
Jun 17, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruTucked a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas, in a quiet section of town, is Las Orquídeas Hospedaje Turístico. ......
Read MoreHospedaje Jenny
Jun 17, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruHospedaje Jenny is a no-frills, friendly inn that offers habitaciones for one or two persons. All rooms are good-sized and ......
Read MoreCasa-Hospedaje Laguna de los Cóndores
Jun 17, 2007 - Chachapoyas, PeruAt first sight this is a pleasant hostel. Tourism posters and a small, flower-filled courtyard greet you. The warm rooms ......
Read MoreHospedaje del Rocío
Jun 14, 2007 - Yerbabuena, PeruIts sign states, "Spacious rooms—Reservations for national and international tourists." Well, this tourist certainly had reservations about Hospedaje del Rocío ......
Read MoreHostal Forteleza de Kuélap
Jun 14, 2007 - Lámud, PeruThe accommodations of this hostel are situated on the second floor of a classic colonial building. Rooms with common bath ......
Read MoreHospedaje L & L
Jun 14, 2007 - Lámud, PeruHospedaje L & L is a new inn sporting white-washed walls and fine-wood trim. The rooms are large and simply ......
Read MoreHospedaje Laguna de los Cóndores
Jun 12, 2007 - Leymebamba , PeruThis hostel, popular with tour groups, is a half-block from the Plaza de Armas. The common areas are homey. The ......
Read MoreLa Casona de Leymebamba
Jun 12, 2007 - Leymebamba , PeruWalk into this gem, located two blocks from the Plaza, and you are welcomed by an interior garden surrounded by ......
Read MoreHotel Escobedo
Jun 12, 2007 - Leymebamba , PeruThe hand-painted sign greets you with promises of "modest prices," and that is just what you will receive here: A ......
Read MoreResidencial El Taiquino
Jan 11, 2007 - Puerto Montt, ChileFour blocks from the bus terminal is Residencial Taiquino. This simple, well-worn hostel is popular with travelers of all nationalities ......
Read MoreHotel Gamboa
Jan 11, 2007 - Puerto Montt, ChileAn old mansion is the setting for Hotel Gamboa. Upon walking in, you are immersed in the abode's age. The ......
Read MoreHotel O´Grimm
Jan 11, 2007 - Puerto Montt, ChileHotel O'Grimm is a business traveler and tourist hotel in the center of Puerto Montt. In this stately, four-story inn ......
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Restaurants
Naos Restaurant
Oct 29, 2009 - Puerto San Julián , ArgentinaIt’s hard to say what’s more tasteful at Naos Restaurant. Perhaps it’s this bistro’s preparations of seafoods, including a delightful ......
Read MoreRestaurant La Juliana
Oct 29, 2009 - Puerto San Julián , ArgentinaRestaurant La Juliana is a pleasant surprise in Puerto San Julián. This unassuming restaurant near the plaza has been nationally ......
Read MoreEl Capón Patagónico
Oct 29, 2009 - Puerto San Julián , ArgentinaEl Capón Patagónico is a rotisería preparing a variety of dishes like milanesas, calzones and pizza for carry-out. It also ......
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Abuela Goye
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaAbuela Goye immigrated from Switzerland to Bariloche in the early 20th century and soon began whipping up all sorts of ......
Read MoreRestaurante Chino
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaStarving after the long bus ride into Río Gallegos but don’t quite know what you want to eat? Then head ......
Read MorePuesto Molino
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaYou know you're in Puesto Molino when you enter. On one golden-colored wall is an old windmill. This entire large ......
Read MoreLiverpool
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaLiverpool has the décor of a slinky night club, with modern, sleek lines. But the rows of old-fashioned, leather pocketed ......
Read MoreSotito’s
Oct 27, 2009 - Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaMany in Río Gallegos claim the best mariscos in town are served at Sotito’s. The flag tucked in one corner ......
Read MorePangaea
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaPangaea has a very refined setting. Pastas are the main headliner on this bistro’s menu, starring stuffed varieties like sorrentino ......
Read MoreBoccato
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaBoccato is yet another of El Chaltén’s fast-food take-out joints. The selection here includes tortas (calzones), milanesas, sandwiches and empanadas. ......
Read MoreThe Shelter
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaThe Shelter doesn’t have much on the menu, just pizza and empanadas. The empanadas are good, but people rave about ......
Read MoreRestaurant Aónikenk Chaltén
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaMeals at Restaurant Aónikenk Chaltén are a gastronomic event that won’t hit your wallet hard. Homemade pastas are prepared with ......
Read MoreRestaurant Rancho Grande
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaRestaurant Rancho Grande is the place everyone seems to go, from tourists visiting El Chaltén, to Chaltán Travel bus passengers ......
Read MoreRotissería Isadoro Quemeiquipan
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaRotissería Isadoro Quemeiquipan is one of the cheapest places to eat in El Chaltén. This is a small hang-out with ......
Read MorePanadería Lo de Haydée
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaThe smell of fresh-baked bread wafts out the door of Panadería Lo de Haydée onto El Chaltén’s main street. Beyond ......
Read MoreLa Cervecería Brew Pub and Resto
Jul 15, 2009 - El Chaltén, ArgentinaAt La Cervecería Brew Pub and Resto you can try bräumeister Blanca’s pilsner and bock beers made in-house. La Cervecería ......
Read MoreInvisible Pub
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaInvisible Pub is quickly gaining popularity for its Tuesday night tango lessons (7 p.m.) and Wednesday night live jazz jam ......
Read MoreKaitek
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaOne of Ushuaia’s most happening scenes is Kaitek Lounge Bar. Even though it is open during the week, Friday and ......
Read MoreDublin Irish Pub
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaIrish travelers will tell you there’s an Irish pub wherever you go in the world. Even here in Ushuaia there’s ......
Read MoreArco Iris
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaIn the crowded all-you-can-eat market along San Martín, Arco Iris stands apart. Not only does East meet West here, with ......
Read MoreEl Griego
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaThe staff at El Griego welcomes diners with a smile to this old, tin house, handing them a bilingual menu ......
Read MoreLa Rueda Parrilla
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaLike parrilla restaurants all along San Martín, upright racks of lamb roast over a fire pit in the front window ......
Read MoreParilla La Estancia
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaParrilla La Estancia is a long-time favorite among more moneyed travelers and locals. Every day for lunch and dinner choose ......
Read MoreTante Sara Resto-Bar
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaTante Sara is a hopping bistro on Ushuaia’s main street. It has an extensive wine and cocktail list, and a ......
Read MoreBambú
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaVegetarians–-and anyone looking for a break from the carnivorous Argentine diet–-should hit up El Bambú. The only meat served is ......
Read MoreEl Almacén – Ramos General
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaSince 1906 the Salomón family, originally from Syria-Lebanon, has had a general store in this locale. It still sells a ......
Read MoreChocolatería y Confitería Laguna Negra
Jul 14, 2009 - Ushuaia, ArgentinaWhen you need a break, stop in at Chocolatería y Confitería Laguna Negra. Its shelves are stocked with homemade chocolates, ......
Read MoreLibro y Bar Borges y Álvarez
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaLibro-Bar Borges y Álvarez’ narrow, glass-walled balcony overlooks El Calafate’s main avenue. This is a perfect hideaway during the day, ......
Read MoreDon Diego de la Noche
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaOne of the best places to spend an evening out on the town, some El Calafate visitors claim, is Don ......
Read MoreTierra Bendita
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaIn Spanish, tenedor libre means “free fork.” So let your fork run wild as you hit the offerings of the ......
Read MorePanadería y Confitería Don Luís
Jul 13, 2009 - El Calafate, ArgentinaIf you’re looking for the richest in baked goods to top off a traditional Argentine parrilla or to celebrate a ......
Read MoreHervalen
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileFor a quick breakfast on your way to Reserva Nacional Tamango or a light dinner after a day of sightseeing, ......
Read MoreRestaurant El Fogón
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileOf the few eateries in town, Restaurant El Fogón seems to be the most popular. The large portions of home-cooked ......
Read MoreCafé Tamango
Jul 09, 2009 - Cochrane, ChileSet deep in a yard across from the Plaza de Armas is a small white house, home to Café Tamango. ......
Read MoreBar Cervantes
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileDuring the day, it’s known as Restaurant Cervantes, serving one of the cheapest meals in town. But come night, this ......
Read MoreBar Chonek
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileEvery town has a rock club, and Coyhaique is no exception. In Bar Chonek, the smoke hangs thick in this ......
Read MoreRestaurant Histórico Ricer
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileRestaurant Histórico Ricer doesn’t leave a culinary stone unturned. The extensive 17-page menu offers everything from Italian and Arabic foods ......
Read MoreRestaurant El Túnel
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileCafé Restaurant El Túnel serves good, three-course lunch specials that include a soup or appetizer, the main dish with side ......
Read MoreCafé Confluencia
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileCafé Confluencia is an arty bistro for discerning palates. At midday the place fills up for the casero and gourmet ......
Read MoreVarbagón
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileThis bistro bar occupies what was once a railroad passenger car. Thus its name: Varbagón. The small diner is popular with ......
Read MoreLa Zona
Jul 06, 2009 - Coyhaique, ChileLa Zona is a simple corner diner. With only six tables, La Zona offeres simple yet filling meals at a ......
Read MoreNew Mango’s Club
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileFriday and Saturday nights, salsa reigns at New Mango’s Club. A DJ spins the wax from 10 p.m. until the ......
Read MoreClub Democrático
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileOn Friday and Saturday nights there’s a place you can go to hear live jazz in Iquique: Club Democrático. It’s ......
Read MoreCafé Split
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileCafé Split may be what the awning says above the patio, but everyone knows this as the Club Croata. Still ......
Read MoreRestaurant El Tercer Ojito
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileWhere can a self-respecting vegetarian go in Iquique to get a meal? It’s pretty hard to find a place catering ......
Read MoreCapuccino Pizza
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileIn one of the old mansions lining Paseo Baquedano is Capuccino Pizza. This bistro, though, has a lot more on ......
Read MoreBoccados
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileOn a narrow side street, just up from Paseo Baquedano, a family opens its home to provide one of Iquique’s ......
Read MoreSalón de Té y Cafetería Vizzio
Jun 29, 2009 - Iquique, ChileSalón de Te´y Caftería Vizzio is a popular Iquiqueño getaway. It’s a great place to slip away from the bustle ......
Read MoreKuchu Marka
Jun 23, 2009 - Putre, ChileKuchu Marka in Aymara means “Corner of the village.” This restaurant is a charming nook on Putre’s main street. On ......
Read MoreCantaverdi
Jun 23, 2009 - Putre, ChileThe rough-painted walls hung with Guayasamín prints, the cloth-draped ceiling, the fireplace and the heavy wooden furniture give Cantaverdi a ......
Read MoreRosamel
Jun 23, 2009 - Putre, ChileOn the corner of the plaza is Rosamel, a simple eatery popular with local folk. The interior is warm and ......
Read MoreLegado Jazz Resto Bar
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileIn the artsy Esmeralda neighborhood is the Legado Jazz Resto Bar. Inside of this former home, bare stud walls create ......
Read MorePub-Restaurant New Orleans
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileOn a corner courtyard on Esmeralda in the chic Barrio Esmeralda, the flavors of ol’ Louisiane reportedly have berthed in ......
Read MoreCafé Las Gringas
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileLow playing jazz music wafts through this quarter-circle café called Las Gringas. Sunlight streams through the large windows and across ......
Read MoreSalón de Té Entrelagos
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileSalón de Té Entrelagos is a place to go for an intimate escape from sightseeing. Its small tables are perfect ......
Read MoreCafé Haussmann
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileThis small café, with only four booths and a counter, is Café Haussmann, locally famed for two reasons. One is ......
Read MoreFuente Valdiviana
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileKunstmann isn't the only bräumeister in town. Fuente Valdiviana only serves another one of the city's beers, Valbier, on tap. ......
Read MoreLa Última Frontera
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileLa Última Frontera proclaims itself to be the last frontier of cafés and rock and roll. The maze of rooms ......
Read MoreRestaurant Yang Cheng
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileA calm, elegant atmosphere is what Restaurant Yang Cheng presents to its customers. Its menu has a large range of ......
Read MoreRestaurant La Estrella
Jun 09, 2009 - Valdivia, ChileTuck the napkin into the collar and chow down while watching the goings on at the Feria Fluvial and remeros ......
Read MoreSur Andes
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileVegetarians can count on suitable dishes at Sur Andes. Mostly the plates are of vegetables with rice, though tofu and ......
Read MoreRestaurant Martín Pescador
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileEach day the menu is different at Restaurant Martín Pescador. Depending on what ingredients are available, owner-chef Tatiana creates elegant, ......
Read MoreCocina Americana
May 30, 2009 - Futaleufú, ChileDespite what its name may imply to foreigners, Cocina American does not specialize in U.S. cuisine. Rather this home-spun restaurant ......
Read MoreRestaurant de Turismo Patagonia
May 28, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileRestaurant de Turismo Patagonia has the simple, understated elegance of a small village restaurant. Pull up a folding chair at ......
Read MoreClub Croata
May 28, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileClub Croata is the meeting place for Porvenir’s Croatian community, though anyone is welcomed to partake of the delicious food ......
Read MoreRestaurant, Hotel Rosas
May 25, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileThe restaurant of Hotel Rosas is a popular place to eat for both locals and tourists alike. Its menu features ......
Read MoreRestaurant, Hostería Yendegaia
May 25, 2009 - Porvenir, ChileHostería Yendegaia not only does a first-class job on providing lodging for travelers coming to Porvenir, but also in feeding ......
Read MoreRestaurante Sabores del Mundo
May 20, 2009 - Punta Arenas, ChileCommonly called just Restaurant Sabores, this is one of Punta Arena’s more popular stops for lunch or dinner. The restaurant ......
Read MoreEl Estribo
May 20, 2009 - Punta Arenas, ChileIf wandering around the wilds of the Patagonia has piqued your stomach into wanting to taste the offerings of this ......
Read MoreLomit’s
May 20, 2009 - Punta Arenas, ChileLomit’s is quite the hit with Puntarenses (a person from Punta Arenas) and foreigners alike. This eatery serves up typical ......
Read MoreRestaurant Arco Iris
May 20, 2009 - Punta Arenas, ChileBefore Restaurant Arco Iris opens its doors, a line is already forming outside the door. This tenedor libre restaurant has ......
Read MoreJano’s Restaurant
Feb 10, 2009 - Osorno, ChileJano’s Restaurant has it all: 15 types of colaciones (daily specials), pizzas, all styles of sandwiches. There are boards of ......
Read MoreRestaurant Don Omar
Feb 10, 2009 - Osorno, ChileCafé Restaurant Don Omar is a much-frequented, small eatery only a few doors down from Osorno’s Plaza de Armas. Its ......
Read MoreRestaurante Dalí
Feb 10, 2009 - Osorno, ChileDalí is an up-scale bistro tucked in a corner of Patio Freire’s courtyard. The rounded and angular walls of this ......
Read MorePizzaría-Café DiPiazza
Feb 05, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChilePizarría-Café DiPiazza prepares 25 types of pizza bedded on masa pan (thick) or masa piedra (thin) crust. Vegetarians will ogle ......
Read MorePatagonia Deli
Feb 05, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChilePatagonia Deli is, indeed, located in the Patagonia of Chile. With the variety of sandwiches it serves, it could qualify ......
Read MoreKalabaza
Feb 05, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileKalabaza is a small eatery with little for the vegetarian, but much for those wanting to experience the ultimate in ......
Read MoreDegustarte
Feb 04, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileA taste of art is precisely what you get at Desgustarte. In the gastronomic world, the chefs use local ingredients ......
Read MorePortal del Sur
Feb 04, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChilePortal del Sur is just a hole-in-the-wall eatery with a half-dozen tables crowded into the small space. The sole meal ......
Read MoreRestaurant Don Teo
Feb 04, 2009 - Puerto Montt, ChileJust a few blocks from the bus terminal is Restaurant Don Teo, an inexpensive, bare-bones diner (though it does sport ......
Read MoreMadre Tierra
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileMadre Tierra promises cocina de montaña (mountain cooking) and cultura (culture) to its dining clientele. It succeeds in accomplishing just ......
Read MoreBuonatesta
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileBuonatesta is a bit more than a typical Italian restaurant. Yes, the staff prepare pastas. The restaurant also has a ......
Read MoreSuiza
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileSometimes you just have to give in to a bit of sin - the Suiza is willing to help. This restaurant ......
Read MoreArabian Café Restaurant
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileOn a side street, a half-block from busy O’Higgins are the aromas and flavors of the Orient. Outside on the ......
Read MoreRestaurant ¡école!
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileVegetarians can get wonderful healthy meals at école! This cozy restaurant prepares delicious international dishes with fresh local produce. Home-made ......
Read MoreRestaurant Ruca Hueney
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileRuca Hueney is another one of the inexpensive eateries on Urrutia. It has a pleasant sidewalk café in front, or ......
Read MoreSanguruchos
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileIf you are craving to delve into the fascinating world of Chilean sandwiches, Sanguruchos is the place to go. This ......
Read MoreRestaurant Coronado
Jan 26, 2009 - Pucón, ChileOne of the cheapest places to eat in Pucón is Restaurant Coronado. This diner serves up Chilean home cooking: beef, ......
Read MoreRestauro-Bar The Travellers
Dec 19, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileRestauro-Bar The Travellers is a must on the international journeyers’ itinerary. This diner’s menu is just as international as its ......
Read MoreMirador del Lago
Dec 19, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileOn a point of land jutting into Lago Villarrica is a wooden building of modern architectural lines. At whichever table ......
Read MoreGrapa
Dec 17, 2008 - Villarrica, ChileGrapa — meaning "Gracias Padre," Thank you, Father — is a dream come true for an Argentine-Chilean couple. This new ......
Read MoreRestaurant La Parrilla de Miguel
Dec 16, 2008 - Temuco, ChileOn chilly evenings, a snapping fire warms the polished, yet rustic, décor of Restaurant La Parrilla de Miguel. The best ......
Read MoreRestaurant Rukayiael Kokaví
Dec 16, 2008 - Temuco, ChileRestaurant Rukayiael Kokaví serves up the age-old recipes of the original people of the Araucanía region, the Mapuche. The desayuno ......
Read MoreRestaurant El Toltén
Dec 15, 2008 - Temuco, ChileRestaurant El Toltén is the place to go for good Chilean home cooking at a price that won’t break the ......
Read MoreVieja Habana Salsateca
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileSalsa had its roots in Cuban son rhythms almost a century ago. With time, the music got spicier, taking on ......
Read MoreScala Club
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileScala Club is a classy old place. A wide staircase leads up to the anteroom, with couches and overstuffed chairs ......
Read MoreRestaurant Mi Casa
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileRestaurant Mi Casa is a pleasant surprise on the budget dining scene in Arica. In an older home, Mi Casa ......
Read MoreRestaurant Maracuyá
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileIn an old beach house between Arica and Playa El Laucho is one of the city’s most prestigious bistros, Restaurant ......
Read MoreTerra Amata
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileThe blue and white Mediterranean-looking building spiraling like a seashell beneath El Morro is Terra Amata, one of Arica's finest ......
Read MorePizzaiola
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileFrom behind the lime trees that line the small front patio, colleagues meet, lovers tryst and others people watch the ......
Read MoreEl Andén
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileOn the platform of the old Arica-La Paz station is a fine dining experience to be had while waiting for ......
Read MoreEl Molino Viejo
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileThe interior of El Molino Viejo recreates the feeling of an old mill turned restaurant, but with a touch of ......
Read MoreHeladería-Cafetería La Fontana
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileFinding a cup of real coffee can be difficult in Arica. Everyone seems to have only instant and charge a ......
Read MoreCafé Latino
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileCafé Latino is one of four cheap eateries in a row next to the Express Líder supermarket. Like its neighbors ......
Read MoreGovindas
Oct 24, 2008 - Arica, ChileAt Govindas, the Hare Krishnas are leading La Revolución de la Cuchara—The Spoon Revolution. Introducing Arica to the vegetarian lifestyle, ......
Read MoreBoccatto da Cardenale
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruDuring the day, folks come to Boccatto da Cardenale to relax on the front patio, enjoy a leisurely coffee and ......
Read MoreRestaurant Comida Pakistaní
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruPrimarily serving the resident Pakistani community in Tacna, Restaurant Comida Pakistaní also opens its doors to the public at large. ......
Read MoreFu-Lin Restaurant Vegetariano
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruIt’s a small corner affair, but a great refuge for vegetarians (and vegans, for that matter). The Chinese owners of ......
Read MoreBenvenuti Trattoria
Oct 08, 2008 - Tacna, PeruA newcomer to Tacna’s dining scene, Bevenuti Trattoria has already been welcomed by a loyal following of customers. Its luncheon ......
Read MoreLas Cañas
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruBuilt purely of bamboo cane, roofed with petate mats, Las Cañas is a pleasant place to enjoy a liesurely breakfast, ......
Read MoreChifa Nam Kug
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruChifa Nam Kug allows a break from Peruvian and Nasca’s usual Italian offerings. Following in the great tradition of chifas ......
Read MoreRestaurant-Bar Vía La Encantada
Oct 07, 2008 - Nasca, PeruRestaurant Vía La Encantada does lead you to an enchanted land of international dishes with French and Thai flairs to ......
Read MoreDa Silva House
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruBy day the front space is a beverage store. But peer beyond the open shelves stocked with multi-colored bottles. Behind ......
Read MoreRestaurant La Sirena
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruOn the large front porch of La Sirena, a group of travelers share stories as they await the quick arrival ......
Read MoreRestaurant Moroni
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruOn the very shores of the lake is Restaurant Moroni, the only bistro in Huacachina that affords you an up-close ......
Read MoreThe Mossone
Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruThe Mossone has been around since those olden days when people came to this oasis to bathe in the medicinal ......
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Oct 07, 2008 - Huacachina Oasis, PeruJourneyers staying at Huacachina are raving about the food at Restaurant-Bar Desert Nights. Tastily prepared Peruvians and international dishes are ......
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Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruIf your schedule doesn’t allow for you to make a special trip out to a bodega near Ica, sit down ......
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Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruSlip into the sunny-colored retreat of the Restaurant Vegetariano El Paraíso. This two-room eatery provides a respiite from the bustling ......
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Sep 29, 2008 - Ica, PeruRestaurant Riollo is one of several inexpensive family eateries on this block. The main feature during lunch is the daily ......
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Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruHostal Santa María’s restaurant, El Chorito, is one of Paracas finest dining establishments. Crystal and white linen is the theme, ......
Read MoreJohnny y Jennifer
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruOut of the more up-scale restaurants along the malecón, Johnny y Jennifer consistently dishes up well-prepared food. Meals are generous, ......
Read MoreRestaurant Row
Sep 28, 2008 - Paracas, PeruAlong the malecón Boulevard Playa Chaco are a number of restaurants. The ones flanking either end of the beach are ......
Read MorePizzaría Villanova
Sep 27, 2008 - Pisco, PeruFor a break from seafood and the usual Peruvian cuisine, Pizzaría Villanova is the place to go. Ten types of ......
Read MoreEl Tiburón
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruEl Tiburón has all bases covered. It’s a restaurant that specializes in typical Peruvian food, like all manners of fish, ......
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Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruEtched-glass doors mark the entrance to La Cabaña, one of Huancabamba’s many inexpensive restaurants. Original paintings and shelves of Chulucanas and ......
Read MoreCafé New York
Sep 25, 2008 - Huancabamba, PeruOnce upon a time, Felix went to New York City and fell in love with that “Center of the World.” ......
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