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Articles on South America
Aug 12, 2018
What to expect in Argentina’s La Boca barrio
"The woman in a red dress moves around the suited man with such artistry that it's...
Aug 03, 2018
A guide to Montevideo, Uruguay, the unsung hero...
Montevideo is the capital of a small country whose sights, sounds, and savory...
Jul 31, 2018
What I wish I knew before my group tour of the...
In the Galapagos, there are no promises of seeing blue-footed boobies or rare...
Jul 23, 2018
Why you need a permit to hike the Inca Trail ...
Want to hike the Inca Trail? Here’s why you need a permit and how to get one for...
Jul 22, 2018
Visiting Machu Picchu? Here’s how to see the...
For most travelers, myself included, it’s the highlight of visiting Peru. This...
Jul 19, 2018
The top 10 destinations for travel in October 2018
Whether you’ve always wanted to celebrate Halloween in the States or stand at the ...
Jul 08, 2018
6 Inca ruins you’ll see on the Quarry Trail
Lace up your boots and explore some of the lesser known archaeological sites in...
Jul 06, 2018
Why you should visit Arequipa, the underrated...
Arequipa, the stunning volcano-ringed colonial-era city in southwestern Peru, is...
Jul 03, 2018
Llama vs alpaca: how to spot the difference at...
What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca? Glad you asked.
Jul 03, 2018
Beyond the wildlife: Why the locals were a...
The islands are seen as an ecological paradise where exotic and rare animals roam....
Jul 01, 2018
How to spend 48 hours in Cusco, Peru
Got some time in Cusco before visiting Machu Picchu? Here are some of our...
Jun 22, 2018
My first ever solo trip: Exploring the...
I wish I could tell you that I was some fearless traveler who ventured into the...
Jun 20, 2018
Peru’s must-visit hidden gems, according to an...
Daniel Ramos, one of Intrepid’s longest working guides (15 years to be exact), can...
Jun 13, 2018
A bite-sized history of Machu Picchu
There are a few theories as to how Machu Picchu was built by the Incas. Here's a...
Jun 11, 2018
What it’s like hiking the Quarry Trail to Machu...
Although I love words so much I literally write for a living, I've got to tell you...
Jun 06, 2018
12 cool facts about Machu Picchu in Peru
You can stop googling 'destination Machu Picchu'. Here's everything you need to...
May 16, 2018
The top 10 destinations for travel in August 2018
Whether you’ve always wanted to admire the Victoria Falls in Zambia, sip a pint or...
Apr 26, 2018
The top 9 destinations for travel in July 2019
Whether you’ve always wanted to get off the beaten track in Romania, watch the...
Apr 17, 2018
7 ways to travel responsibly in the Galapagos...
Here are a few ways Intrepid Travel maximises the benefits and minimises the...
Apr 04, 2018
Ecuador in one week: The ultimate guide
You could spend months exploring Ecuador. But if you’re vacation-deprived or short...
