Trujillo, Peru
With a population of 800,000, Trujillo is the third largest city in Peru. It is also home to 2 major archeological ruins – Huacas del Moche (100-800 AD) and Chan Chan (900-1470 AD) […]
Category Archives: South America
Latacunga, Ecuador
Located in the centre of Ecuador, Latacunga is a small city of 100,000 inhabitants – most of them indigenous. Just 1.5 hours south ($2.35 USD) of Quito, Ecuador and 25km from volcano […]
Quilotoa loop, Ecuador
This post will outline how to complete a two-day hike starting from Lake Quilotoa – venturing to Chugchilan (day 1) and Isinlivi (day 2). Where to start? First, you’ll spend a night in the city […]
Popayan, Colombia
Considered to have one of the nicest historic centres in Colombia, Popayan is nicknamed both the ‘white city’ and the ‘university city’. It’s pretty easy to understand the first nickname […]
Quito, Ecuador
2850 meters above sea level, Quito is the highest official capital city in the world. It is also the closest capital to the equator as the central square is located […]
La Guajira, Colombia
La Guajira is a department, or province, located in the northeastern tip of Colombia that is bordered by Venezuela to the east and the Caribbean Sea to the north. It is the […]
Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Simply a beautiful destination that shouldn’t be missed! A 30-45 minute bus ride from Santa Marta, Colombia (7,000 pesos), Tayrona is a perfect spot if you’re into pristine beaches surrounded […]
