First off, we should congratulate you on taking the decision to go on your maiden backpacking voyage, and also for choosing Latin America as your destination.

You’re about to embark upon an exciting journey which is all but certain to be one of the...

Planning your first trip to Peru? Awesome!

Peru is a beautiful and exciting travel destination with a rich and vibrant culture. Whether you’re taking a long backpacking adventure around the country or just a short holiday, it’s sure to be one of...

Deciding to go on a big trip to Latin America is never going to be something that you regret. The region offers such a huge range of cultural and travel experiences that a great time is all but guaranteed.

Some of the logistical aspects of being...

As a whole, it is significantly cheaper to be a tourist in Colombia than in Europe or the United States. When the costs of travel in Colombia are compared to those in other Latin American countries, the place ranks around mid-table. While it is more...

Running short of money is a familiar problem for anyone who has been on a long travelling trip. No doubt, before you left you spent many hours back home working, saving and carefully budgeting the exact amount of money you’d need to afford to be away for...

Latin America is not short of remote beaches and deserted islands where you can spend entire days getting lost in exploration. How far you'll be able to make the most out of the opportunities these places offer, though, depends mainly on whether or not...

Mexico is an enormous country with tons of great places to explore. Nobody can blame you for wanting to stay there longer than you had originally planned – you are not certainly not the first person to extend their Mexican vacation.

Getting...

Barranquilla, a coastal city in Colombia has two main claims to fame: first, that it is the birthplace of Colombian pop artist Shakira, and second, that it is host to an annual explosion of color, music and celebration in the form of its carnival. Among a...

Bogota is not a 'love at first sight' kind of city. Sitting atop a mountain plateau at around 2,600m above sea level, Colombia's capital lacks the pleasant climate found in the rest of the country and is often grey and overcast.

With 9m residents...

If you’ve never visited Latin America previously, it is natural to wonder if traveling there might be dangerous. Certainly, news reports don’t do the place any favors; on the basis of these alone, you could be forgiven for thinking that you'll find gangs,...

In much of the globe, air travel has been completely revolutionized over recent years as budget "no-frills" airlines have sprung up. In places like Europe and Southeast Asia this has brought the cost of international air travel crashing down and made it...

Between July and November each year the stretch of ocean along Colombia’s pacific coast plays host to large numbers of humpback whales migrating to the region. The huge mammals, measuring up to 30m in length and weighing as much as 40 tonnes, travel some...

Colombia is home to a wealth of world-class attractions, spectacular landscapes, tourist sites, and beautiful natural surroundings. Whether visiting just for a short break, or on a more extended trip, the country has more than enough to keep you...

It is fair to say that Brazil’s Ilha Grande lives us up to its name. It is indeed a “Big (and beach-covered) Island” of about 190 sq. km. in which you'll find plenty to keep you entertained.

In the main town, for instance, you’ll come across any...

Santa Marta, founded by the Spanish in 1525, is the oldest city in Colombia and the second oldest in South America. As well as an important historic center, the region around Santa Marta is the site of one of the largest indigenous populations in Colombia,...

If you’ve not already heard of it, San Blas is an archipelago of about 365 islands off the southeast coast of Panama. Few places in Latin America can match it in terms of the quantity and quality of deserted beaches.

The archipelago forms part of...

The charming town of Guatape is located in a geographically striking landscape dominated by lakes and mountains and offers a host of fun activities including boat trips, ziplines, swimming, kayaking, and climbing. The area is greatly, and somewhat...

The sparsely populated province of La Guajira lies in Colombia’s most north-eastern point, along the country’s border with Venezuela. This arid province is a superb option for the more intrepid traveler. Travel can be tricky and facilities basic, but those...