A family adventure with a twist…

Ruta 40, or “Route 40” as it is known in English, is the longest road in South America. At more than 5,000km long, it crosses an incredible 20 national parks, 18 major rivers and 27 Andes Mountain passes. Beginning in Rio Gallegos in the south, and finishing in La Quiaca in the far north, the…

We began our trip in Santiago, so our experience of this huge metropolis is likely to be very different to that of many visitors. Having said this, we really enjoyed the 10 days we spent in the city and think that it is a great place to visit. First things first, Santiago is an enormous…

Bolivia has 37 official languages and has an indigenous population making up more than 60% of its population. From the moment we crossed the border at Villazon, it was clear that Bolivia was a very different place to Argentina, or any other place we had been on our trip thus far. Our time in Villazon…

Crossing into Ecuador from Peru brought a few immediate changes to what we had become accustomed to; Aside from admiring the banana plantations and jungle landscapes, our first stop in Ecuador would be in the southern city of Cuenca. Housing nearly 500,000 people, it is the third largest city in the country. Cuenca is a…

Many travellers entering Peru from Bolivia will cross the tiny border crossing beside Lake Titicaca at the tiny village of Khasani. We were no different and so began our Peru adventure on the banks of this enormous body of water. The south of Peru is notably wealthier than both the northern part of the country,…

The Chilean Lake District runs for about 1,000km in length, and is without doubt one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The area includes cities such as Villarica, Pucon, Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt, and twelve major lakes nestled in the Andes Mountains. We had the pleasure to visit a few…

Despite being the smallest Spanish speaking country in South America, and surrounded on all sides by the giants of Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay still manages to pack quite a punch for any lucky visitor to its shores. Uruguay is famous for many things. They like their beef a lot, and are the biggest consumers per…

Located at the southernmost tip of South America, on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, Ushuaia is a unique place that attracts visitors from all across the globe. Nicknamed the “End of the World”, Ushuaia is a popular departure point for cruises heading to the Antarctic. The city itself is flanked by the Martial Mountains to…