South America Archives | Page 2 of 2

View of the city of Puno, Peru, with orange-brick buildings on a hill across a lake with a grassy pathway running alongside it.

How to Get From Cusco to Puno (and Vice Versa)

Learn how to take a bus, tourist bus, train, or plane to get from Cusco to Puno and Puno to Cusco. Then, decide the best option for you.

A white and blue speckled plate of pork belly panini stacked high with red onions, carrots, microgreens, and sauce, served with thin, crispy potato chips at Jill's Cafe in Cusco, Peru.

Peru | South America

18 Best Restaurants in Cusco: Where and What to Eat

Discover Peru’s amazing culinary scene with this list of the best restaurants in Cusco featuring Peruvian, Western, and Asian food.

White and blue tuk tuk parked in a plaza in Ollantaytambo lined with yellow buildings with tiled roofs.

Peru | South America

How to Get to Ollantaytambo From Cusco: Bus, Taxi, & Train

Learn how to travel to Ollantaytambo from Cusco and back. See how taking the bus, taxi, and train compare to find the best transport option for you.

Two travelers walking up a steep cobblestone street in Cusco, Peru, lined with white and yellow buildings, flower pots, and orange-tiled roofs.

Peru | South America

How Many Days to Spend in Cusco

Learn what you can expect to see and do based on how many days you spend in Cusco.

Ancient stone ruins at Sacsayhuamán with the homes of Cusco, Peru on a hill in the background under a bright blue sky with clouds.

Peru | South America

How to Spend One Day in Cusco: 3 Complete Itineraries

Get three itineraries for spending one day in Cusco. Learn how to see Machu Picchu or discover all the sights you can see in Cusco.

Dorm room at MONS Hostel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Gray bunk beds with privacy curtains and a black steel ladder, with a large window with city views of Buenos Aires in the back.

Argentina | South America

5 Best Hostels in Argentina: Pros, Cons, and My Review

Discover some of the best hostels in Argentina and why they stand out. See their pros, cons, and what you can expect when staying there.

A hiker with trekking poles walks along a rocky trail in the Colca Canyon, set against a clear blue sky.

Peru | South America

Colca Canyon 2-Day Trek: Tour Review & Recap

See what to expect when going on a Colca Canyon 2-day trek and learn how to book the best tour from Arequipa.

Red Valley in Peru with mountains in the background and cloudy skies

Peru | South America

Red Valley in Peru: Complete Travel Guide

Get everything you need to know to successfully visit the Red Valley in Peru, a beautiful natural wonder that’s much less touristy than Rainbow Mountain.

Montana Vinikunka sign with the Rainbow Mountain in the background

Peru | South America

Rainbow Mountain in Peru: Complete Travel Guide

At over 5,000 meters above sea level, it’s important to be prepared when hiking Rainbow Mountain. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to get there, the best time to visit, and what to wear.