Exploring the world one country at a time
Exploring the world one country at a time
Los Colorados or colorful mountains and hills in Quebrada de las Conchas on Ruta 68, less than 30 minutes from Cafayate Highlights Cafayate is a small town in Salta Province, Northern Argentina. We included Cafayate in our explorations because of Los Colorados. Los Colorados are the eroded sandstone formations that are similarly found in the …
Devil’s Throat from the viewing platform in Parque Nacional do Iguacu in Brazil Highlights Iguazu Falls is the largest waterfall system in the world. This waterfall system is located at the border between Argentina and Brazil. Access to the waterfalls are through the national parks in each country. We visited each national park and liked …
Ruta 52 as it comes down to Salinas Grandes (taken around 12:30 PM) Highlights Visited the fourth largest salt flat in the world. The salt flat is actively mined with thousands of strip pits that is perfect for a nice photographic illusion. There is also a nice sized natural pool that provides acts as a …
This is a short blog regarding how to get around Santiago,Chile using public transportation. Also included in this article is the best way we found for getting local currency – the Chilean Peso or CLP. Time of visit: December 2023 and February 2024 Duration of visit: Five nights total Getting Around Bip Card Public transportation …
A Gentoo penguin rookery against a glacier backdrop Highlights Antarctica expedition cruise from Ushuaia, Argentina. The cruise ship only had capacity for 200 guests and did a combination of zodiac rides and on-shore excursions on the white continent. There were also other activities such as sea kayaking, overnight camping and polar plunge. Time of Cruise: …
Mt. Fitzroy and its adjacent mountain peaks, El Chalten, Argentina HIghlights Time of Visit: December 2023 to February 2024 (Split between Argentina, Antarctica and Chile) Argentina is a huge and long country. WIth its size, comes various landscapes and climates. Best of all, most of the country seems to be under the tourist radar. Except …
Highlights Twenty plus kilometer hike to the lake at the base of of Mount Fitzroy. This hike took over 10 hours to complete including a couple of hours at the lake. Time of Visit: December 2023 Duration of Visit: Day Hike from El Chalten Description Laguna de los Tres is probably the most popular hike …
The Hornocal “mirador” Highlights Hornocal is a must see destination in the Jujuy Province of Northern Argentina. The multicolored stacked triangular mountain sides are unique and of outstanding beauty. Time of Visit: January 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from community near Tilcara Description Hornocal is a unique and colorful mountain located in the Jujuy …
Hiking towards pinkish white spires called Las Señoritas Highlights A short guided hike in La Quebrada de Las Señoritas park to see the pinkish and white sandstone spired and red canyon. Time of Visit: January 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from Tilcara Description Las Señoritas is another popular tourist destination in the Jujuy Province …
Lisbon’s popular Tram 28 Lisbon is a dense city with good public transportation infrastructure. They have subway trains, trams, buses and even a few funicular. There are also private vehicles like tuk-tuks, taxis, vintage looking automobiles and sightseeing buses that can take you around the city. We used Lisbon’s buses, subway, trams and even a …