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10 Alternative South American Destinations

The “Gringo Trail”, as veteran travelers call it, has surpassed the saturation point! It seems every place on the trail you go, you find other . . .

10 Fun and FREE Things You Can Do in Lima!

Whether you are spending a few days or have to spend the day there before catching the next bus, Peru's capital offers you a cornucopia . . .

10 Things to Know When Traveling Sola

Ah, sister – so you’re heading out on an epic Latin American journey – all on your own! Sola, solita! Your family and friends have . . .

10 Tips for South America Travelers

In the spirit of being thankful for the many wise travel experts beyond our team at AndesTransit, we decided to take a break and reach . . .

11 Sensational (and Sensible!) Destinations of Southern Colombia

Southern Colombia, stretching from the Ecuadorian border to the Valle del Cauca, offers you a wide pallete of cultures and landscapes, from the Pacific Ocean . . .

12 FREE Fun Things You Can Do in Quito!

Quito is renowned for its colonial architecture and living culture. For that reason, UNESCO declared it the first World Heritage Site in 1978. And despite . . .

12 Fun and Free Things to Do in Montevideo

Uruguay, like Chile, can take a hit on a traveler’s wallet, especially in the capital city, Montevideo. But as in Santiago de Chile, you can . . .

12 Fun and Free Things to Do in Santiago de Chile

Chile is a notoriously expensive country. That's why it is so surprising – and refreshing – to find many free things to do and see . . .

13 Spooky South American Haunts - October 2019 Guide

If you are in the mood for creepy and scary thrills during this time of the year, here are some places to add to your . . .

5 Ways to Cross the Colombia Ecuador Border: The 2019 Guide

You wouldn't believe how many questions we get every day about getting from Bogota to Quito, or Quito to Cali. Lots! Why? Is it that . . .

7 Places to Go Camping in the Argentine Patagonia in 2019-2020

It’s nigh on spring in the Southern Hemisphere, which means it’s camping season! Argentina has a camping culture. It is Argentinians’ favorite way to spend . . .

Barichara the Florence of Colombia

My mission was to find some lovely buried mountain treasure and tell you all about it. This would be an equally difficult decision, because there . . .

Becoming a Pisco Kid

Peru is most famous for pisco, also made from grape. Pisco is used as the base for several cocktails, like the famous pisco sour, as . . .

Being a Karma Traveler

Learn the only thing you can do to dramatically transform your travel experience for you and everyone you know. . . .

Birds and Iguanas by Bus?

Sure, why not! Let’s put it even more dramatically: Galapagos: $2,000 and 8 days. – OR - Guayaquil/Yaguachi: $<30 and 1 day!! . . .

Bolivia Peru Borders By Land or Lake | 2019 Guide

Always eager to avoid the well-worn path, I was curious to know all the alternative passages between Peru and Bolivia. I was pleased to discover . . .

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Cayambe Valley: A Volcano in Your Pocket!

Cayambe: The best destination for a hiking plan in Ecuador in 2020. One of the best 2-for-1 deals in Ecuador for backpackers is hiking and . . .

Coca Ecuador has got Amazon Attitude

Coca has got attitude! My recent trip to Coca, Ecuador brought my attention to how rapidly the city is becoming hip and cool, and they know . . .

Don't just sit around in Guayaquil!

There's tons of stuff to do not just in Guayaquil, but immediately around it, including opportunities for hikers, nature lovers, natural spas, and beach fun. . . .

Fare Scamming on Long-Distance Bus Trips

On buses, there is not much in the manner of accountability or transparency. There is no cash register, no law enforcement, no fare guides. . . .

Getting to Puyango was totally worth it!

In traveling to Ecuador, how does the idea sound to you of having a Jurassic forest all to yourself? No, I don’t mean a Blair-Witch-getting-lost-in-the-wilderness . . .

Go Wild In Argentina

Argentina is a fantastic place to go wild. No – I’m not talking about dancing at the boliches (night clubs) until dawn. Nor do I . . .

Hitching Tales in the Bus "Dead Zones"

Sometimes it happens, but really only sometimes. You’re traveling in South America along some scenic byway, you get off to see something, but little do . . .

Hot Springs by Bus

From deserts to virgin forests, from seaside to the Andean heights, Latin America is bathed by the curative waters of hot springs. Not only steaming . . .

Indiana Jane needs a research assistant!

Take a journey with Indiana Jane into the fascinating and surviving archaeological mysteries of South America, far beyond the ordinary tourist fare. But Indiana . . .

Mompox The Fantasy Island of Yesteryear

You could drive all around it and never know it was there. It's like every kid's dream of a secret hideout behind the trees, . . .

Moquegua Peru A Gastronomical Delight

Moquegua is just a few hours north of the Peru-Chile border. It is a colonial-era town in the heart of the pisco-producing region. My time . . .

More than Mancora! The North Coast of Peru

After spending a few weeks exploring Piura and the Coastal Desert, I headed north along the coast to Máncora. It has long been Peru’s surfing . . .

Muisne the greatest beach escape in Ecuador

Mompiche it is not. Atacames it is not. And that's a good thing! Roughly half way between those two popular spots on the Ecuador coast, . . .

On the Trail of Dragon's Blood

By far, the majority of travelers to Ecuador come to visit the Galapagos. The majority of the minority come to see the Andes and Ecuador's . . .

Peru Ecuador Border Choices for Crossing | 2019 Guide

The main Ecuador-Peru border crossings are: 1.Aguas Verdes (Huaquillas, Ecuador – Tumbes, Peru) near the coast; 2.La Tina (Macará, Ecuador – Sullana, Peru) through the mountains; 3.La Balsa . . .

Piura and the Peruvian Coastal Desert

It was a beautiful, sunny morning when I stepped off the overnight. The traffic in Piura was just beginning to hum along Avenida S&aacute;nchez Cerro. . . .

Regular vs Hop-on buses

Why taking a regular bus is a better way to explore the unknown in South America? . . .

Searching for the Masks of El Chota

The Chota (El Chota) refers to a dusty valley sandwiched between two ranges of the Andes in northern Ecuador, in which mostly Afro-Ecuadorians are now . . .

South America Borders (for Affiliates)

South American Wineries Route for Indie Travelers

Get the map for Wineries of South America to help plan a fun eno-tour from Venezuela all the way to Uruguay! . . .

Terrific Train Trips of South America

While we're mostly known as the hotspot for finding bus schedules and tickets across South America, AndesTransit also has lots to shout about when it . . .

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The 13 Best Small Towns of South America

We asked our expert friends of traveling in South America to share their secret hide-a-ways of less than 50,000 residents. They were glad and generous . . .

The Forbidden Path to the Falls of San Rafael

"I will not be responsible for you if you go!" Those were the foreboding words of the very well-trained park ranger at the gate to the . . .

The Two Sides of Atacames Ecuador

There is no Jekyll and Hyde analogy intended here. Simply put, there are really two physical and very different natures of the spirited and playful . . .

Time Traveling in South America

10 places to go where time has not marched on. Places that are not only remote, but also have some surprising attractions like archaeological ruins . . .

Tips for Safe and Comfortable Bus Journeys

Let me share with you some tips I’ve picked up during my several decades and hundreds of thousands of kilometers of zooming around Latin America . . .

Toodle on to Tolu

"Huh?" I asked after my third or fourth trip to Cartagena. "Why is it I'm not seeing many Colombians come visit this treasure of a . . .

Who's Got the Incas Beat Now?

Discover the Cañari Trail! if you love ancient civilizations and their architectural remains, and you love even more being one of the few to discover . . .

Zaruma Ecuador's Best Kept Secret

I had been to Ecuador seven times, and each time the word Zaruma was whispered in some room or another where my ear could barely . . .