South America

Baños

Baños sign in front of the Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Agua Santa Church HIGHLIGHTS  Baños de Agua Santa or Baños is a cool small town with no shortage of fun outdoor activities to do. We wished we have stayed longer. Time of Visit:  April 2024 Duration of Visit:  Three nights DESCRIPTION Baños de Agua …

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Cotopaxi

19,000+ ft Cotopaxi volcano partially shrouded by clouds Highlights Took a day tour of Cotopaxi National Park.  Hiked up to Rifugio Jose Rivas but did attempt to hike to the glacier due to the high altitude. This was our first time being at 16,000 ft above sea level. Used the city of Latacunga as our …

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Quilotoa Lake

Quilotoa Lake and the Mirador de Cristal “Cueva del Condor” Highlights Visited Quilotoa volcano lake as a day tour from the city of Latacunga. Time of Visit:  April 2024 Duration of Visit: Day Trip from Latacunga Description Quilotoa Lake is a beautiful emerald colored lake within a volcanic crater.  It is located up in the …

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Quito

Mitad del Mundo monument north of Quito Highlights Visited Mitad del Mundo park and Centro Historio.  Mitad del Mundo park has a large equatorial monument filled with exhibits about Ecuador.  Centro Historico has a couple of plazas surrounded by Spanish colonial style buildings including the Carondelet Palace.  Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: …

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Galapagos

Highlights All the necessary information in planning a trip to the Galapagos. Here we detail: Time of Visit:  April 2024 Duration of Visit: 10 Nights Description Galapagos is a unique place.  It is one of the few places on earth where wild animals and humans co-exists.  Most of the animals here have no fear of …

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Isabela

Description Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos.  Puerto Villamil is the largest settlement and is located on the island’s southern shore.  It is a relatively small settlement where the streets are still unpaved.  Puerto Villamil is blessed with a long beach that is easily accessible by walking.  What To Do Concha de Perla …

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San Cristobal

Description This easternmost inhabited island is dubbed as the land of paradise. San Cristobal can be a relaxing getaway.  There are many beaches to choose from.  Some reachable by combination of taxi ride and walking while others can only be reached by signing with a tour. The island’s main settlement is Puerto Basquerizo Moreno or …

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Santa Cruz

One of the many free roaming Galapagos tortoises in Rancho Primicias, Santa Cruz Island Description Santa Cruz is the island between Isabela and San Cristobal. Its main town, Puerto Ayora is located at the south end of the island and is the largest settlement among the Galapagos Islands. There are two other settlements but those …

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Purmamarca

The Seven Colored Hills of Pumamarca Highlights Time of Visit:  January 2024 Duration of Visit:  Three nights PuRmamarca Seven Colored Hills and Paseo de los Colorados People flock to Purmamarca primarily to see the seven colored hills.  The town is basically built at the base of the hills.   Behind the town is the Paseo de …

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Bariloche

On top of Cerro Catedral reachable by teleferico (cable car). The base of Cerro Catedral is a short 30 minute bus ride from Bariloche. Highlights Bariloche is one of the popular destinations in Argentina.  Another place to visit but less known is San Martin de los Andes.  Between the two towns is the scenic Siete …

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