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Go Wild In Argentina | 2019-2020 Summer Argentina Wildlife Sights

No, I’m not talking about dancing at the boliches (night clubs) until dawn. Nor do I mean getting blasted on Fernet (a bitter herbal liquor) . . .

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 . . .

The South American Trails of Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, and Ernesto “Che” Guevara: A 2020 Self-guided Bus Trip

These three rebels share in common that they all face their final days in Bolivia, and you can follow their lives and adventures by bus. . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Colombian Fantasy Island | Visit Mompox in 2020

Visit Mompox, Colombia – 300 kilometers upriver from Cartagena. This incredibly cool fantasy island hideout is also a UNESCO world heritage site that combines a . . .

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 . . .

Tolu | The Best Beach town to visit in Colombia in 2020

Visiting Tolu was not on my plans, but as an increasingly popular destination among foreigners and Colombians, I had to go and check the vibes . . .

Bus from Santa Marta to Cartagena and Bus from Cartagena to Santa Marta

Bus from Cartagena to Barranquilla and Bus from Barranquilla to Cartagena

Bus from Medellin to Salento and Bus from Salento to Medellin

12 Free & Fun Things You Can Do in Quito!

Discover the 12 fun things you can do in Quito, including colonial architecture, living culture and dozens of free museums, churches, and activities. Every corner . . .

Things to do in and around Guayaquil | A 2020 Weekender's Guide

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. . . .

Coca | The Ecuadorian Gate to the Amazon in 2020

Coca has got attitude! A rapidly growing city is becoming hip and cool. Getting to Coca by bus was not complicated at all, which is . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

An Alternative to the Galapagos | Birds and Iguanas by Bus?

Ecuador is a great country for one-day trips. There are an amazing couple of things I found you can do in a single day-trip and . . .

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 . . .

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, . . .

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 . . .

South America Borders (for Affiliates)

Bus from Quito to Cuenca and Bus from Cuenca to Quito

Bus from Puerto Lopez to Quito and Bus from Quito to Puerto Lopez

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Being a Karma Traveler

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

The 13 Best Small Towns of South America | Visit them in 2020

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 . . .

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. . . .

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 . . .

"Dead Zones" on the bus | Hitching Ecuador in 2020

You’re traveling in South America along some scenic byway, you get off to see something, but little do you know that there won’t be another . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Regular vs Hop-on buses

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

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Piura and the Peruvian Coastal Desert | A Bus Travel Guide to Northern Peru

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

Becoming a Pisco Kid | Go Pisco Tasting in Peru in 2020

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 . . .

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 . . .

Bus from Lima to Ica and Bus from Ica to Lima

Bus from Lima to Paracas and Bus from Paracas to Lima

Bus from Lima to Arequipa and Bus from Arequipa to Lima

Bus from Lima to Trujillo and Bus from Trujillo to Lima

Bus from Lima to Huaraz and Bus from Huaraz to Lima

Bus from Arequipa to Cusco and Bus from Cusco to Arequipa

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 . . .