Hiking & Trekking Posts from South America

17 Best Day Hikes in Patagonia (without a Guide)

Dotted with glaciers, snowy peaks, and pristine wilderness, the vast landscapes of Patagonia are a dream destination for hiking enthusiasts, nature lovers and adventure seekers. While multi-day treks are popular, exploring the region through day hikes offers a unique and accessible way to experience its remote beauty. In this post, we recommend the 17 best day hikes in Patagonia, of varied lengths and difficulty levels – through different national parks in both Argentina and Chile. This post about day hikes in Patagonia contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. …

Green hills of the Lomas de Lachay natural reserve.

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10 Gorgeous Trekking Trails near Lima, Peru

Lima is modern, lively and colourful. Its graffiti-laden coastal walk is enchanting, and its many museums housed in colonial buildings are fascinating. It’s easy to think that’s all there is to the capital, and then move on to the natural wonders of Huaraz or the Sacred Valley, tackling the Inca trail from Cusco to the Machu Picchu. But let us introduce you to several beautiful trekking options close to Lima, that make for refreshing day hikes. This article about the best hikes near Lima contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we …

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Trekking Uruguay in 6 Beautiful Hikes

With its small and flat territory, Uruguay isn’t a renown hiking destination. Visitors to the country –if they visit at all– usually have a look at Montevideo and call it a day. But you, you are different, and we appreciate that. You want to dig deeper and discover the natural beauty of this underestimated nation. So let’s explore together some of the best trekking options in Uruguay! This list of Uruguay hikes contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If you click one of them and decide to purchase, …

Trekking trail with mountain backdrop in Los Cipreses Park, near Santiago, Chile

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11+ Trekking Trails to Escape Santiago

A huge metropolis such as Santiago can feel oppressive to nature lovers. Once you’re done with Parque Metropolitano and its Cerro San Cristobal, you might end up pondering over your completo sandwich what to do next, your feet itching relentlessly in your hiking boots. Yet Santiago’s perfect location, between ocean and mountains, allows for several beautiful trekking escapes and hiking tours less than 2 hours away. So let’s explore them together! This article about hiking day trips from Santiago contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If you click …

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12+ Fantastic Hikes in Chile

Stretched like a noodle between the Pacific ocean and the Andes mountains, Chile offers everything hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers may wish for. Everything, we kid you not – from the desert to glaciers, down volcanoes, through lush forests and along joyful rivers. We’ve selected here our favourite 12+ hikes in Chile, and include distances, difficulty and the best time to go. This article about Chile hikes contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If you click one of them and decide to purchase, it’ll be at no extra …

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Beginners’ Guide to W Trek: an Unforgettable Hike in Patagonia

The W Trek in Patagonia counts among the most popular hikes in South America, drawing thousands of visitors every year. The area offers breathtaking landscapes of glaciers, icy fjords and charismatic mountains; so it’s natural that both beginners and experienced hikers dream of completing it. Although it’s a multi-day and moderately strenuous trek, even people with little hiking experience can challenge themselves and enjoy the scenery. So here’s a comprehensive travel guide to help all of you beginner hikers tackle the W Trek! Located in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, in the region of Magallanes, the W Trek takes …

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Trekking Argentina Through 11 Stunning Hikes

As hikers, Argentina captivates our hearts every single time with its colourful palette of landscapes. In order to have a comprehensive image of the country, one must travel to its three corners – and not forget the mountains that form its heart. So from glaciers, down snowy mountains and deep into evergreen forests and stupendous rock formations, let’s go trekking in Argentina through these 11 stunning hikes. This article about Argentina hikes contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If you click one of them and decide to purchase, …

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Hiking Colombia in 11 Gorgeous Trails

Honestly, it would be a crying shame to travel through Colombia and never venture out of town. The country hosts about 10% of the planet’s biodiversity, ranking second in the world (after Brazil); even earning the sexy-sounding adjective of ‘megadiverse’. It’s a real treasure trove for nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers and hardcore hikers alike. So from the desert to the rainforest, down volcanoes and along the turquoise sea, let’s explore 11 Colombia hikes, that rank among the most beautiful hiking trails. This article about Colombia hikes contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and …

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Hiking in South America: 7 Famous Treks and Their Alternatives

Ah, the wonders of Nature after several hours panting on a trail! Only a nice strenuous hike gives us that serenity that brings us closer to Life, God, the Cosmos; or whatever kids call it these days. With its array of incredible landscapes, hiking in South America offers truly unforgettable experiences. Yet, let’s be honest, the most famous treks sometimes get too busy to be properly enjoyed; while a few miles (or km) away, a lesser-known trail awaits, just as beautiful and pleasantly deserted. We list here 7 famous hiking trails in South America and suggest for each one a similar, …

Aerial view on Salto del Angel, the longest waterfall in South America and in the world

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15 Stunning Waterfalls in South America

That distant roar seemingly out of nowhere. Like a drumroll, it grows louder as it attracts your steps. When you suddenly see it, it’s like a revelation in a splash of water. Yet another reminder of the powerful beauty –the beautiful power– of Nature. There’s something to a waterfall that’s magnetic, fascinating – so take your camera and let’s go! We’ve partnered with some of our favourite travel bloggers to create this selection of the most scenic waterfalls in South America. Best South America waterfalls: Waterfalls in Colombia Marinka Falls Adam from Cartagena Explorer visits Marinka regularly. Undoubtedly one of …