On the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, surrounded by northern Patagonian mountains, is the popular year-round destination of San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. The downtown is touristy and trendy defined with Swiss-like architecture, artisanal beer, and a profusion of chocolate shops. The big draw for us was the stunning setting and proximity to hiking trails, quiet…
Imagine for a moment an island at 13,000 ft (3,950 m) above sea level, where ancient traditions, distinctive costumes, and a pleasant micro climate still exists. Departing from the port of Puno it is a two and a half hour boat ride on the deep blue waters of Lago Titicaca to this tranquil place.Welcome to…
Machu Picchu There is a reason why it’s one of the premier destinations on the planet, written up and photographed by thousands if not millions of tourists. Here is a photo essay of our full-day visit to this magnificent site. The morning mist swirled around the mountain tops, the fresh breeze making it dance about the towering…
The newest natural attraction on the “things to do” list in the Cusco, Peru region is the stunning Rainbow Mountain.Topping out at 5,100 m (16,732 ft) the Mirador peak was only discovered a few years ago as it had been snow-covered year-round. With receding glaciers and snowmelts, the unusual and colourful Permian striations have become visible. Scarcely…
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