South America

Tatacoa Desert

Image: The Red Desert. Highlights – The red and grey areas of the Tatacoa Desert is truly a must visit in Colombia. Time of Visit:  March 2026 Duration of Visit: One Night Description If you only have one place to visit in Colombia and absoluty love nature, then you will not be disappointed with the …

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Guatapé

Image: Letras de Guatapé. Highlights – What to see and do in the colorful and vibrant town of Guatapé, Colombia.   Time of Visit: March 2026  Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Guatapé is a must visit while in Colombia. It is a small town surrounded by waters of Embalse Peñol-Guatapé which is an artificial lake created in the 1970’s …

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Oruro

Image: Letras de Oruro Highlights – Information about Oruro’s Carnival and our failed attempt to attend due to acute mountain sickness.   Time of Visit: February 2026 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description The CIty Oururo is a city about four hours south by bus from the capital city, La Paz.  The city is at around …

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival

Image: Carnival parade at the Sambadrome, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Highlights – Our experience in going to the Rio de Janeiro 2026 Carnaval in Brazil.   Time of Visit:  February 2026 Duration of Visit: Nine nights Description The Rio de Janeiro Carnival in Brazil is considered one of the largest carnival celebrations.  Of all the cultural …

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Cochabamba

Image: Cochabamba City, Bolivia from Christ la Concordia viewing platform. Highlights – What to see and do around Bolivia’s gastronomical capital.   Time of Visit:  February 2026 Duration of Visit:  Three Nights Description The city of Cochabamba is about seven and a half hours drive southeast of Bolivia’s capital city – La Paz.  It is a …

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Pucón

Volcan Villarrica can be seen from the eastern shores of Laguna Villarrica in Pucón Highlights An area filled with lakes and rivers, several waterfalls and plenty of water based activities. The volcanic region has several thermal bathing areas.  Two active and one dormant volcanoes also offer hiking opportunities.  Plus Parque Nacional Villarica and Parque Nacional …

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Queulat National Park

The hanging glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat Highlight Moderate 6.6 kilometer (4 miles) out and back hike to a viewpoint of a hanging blue-ish white glacier with cascading waterfall.  The hike is located in Parque Nacional Queulat. Time of Visit:  February 2024 Duration of Visit:  Day trip from Puyuhuapi Description The Ventisquero Colgante or hanging …

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Marble Caves

The Powerade blue color of Lago General Carrera contrasts nicely with the eroded marble limestone Highlights Three hour boat tour on Powerade blue Lago General Carrera to see eroded marble limestones.  Lago General Carrera is the second largest lake in South America. Time of Visit:  February 2024 Duration of Visit:  Three nights Description The Marble …

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