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In late 2014 we headed off on a 12+ month backpacking journey through South and Central America right up to North America, ending in the USA. We started in Chile, headed east to Brazil and made our way north via Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia before heading into Central America via Jamaica and eventually Mexico, Cuba and the USA. This 6+ Month Itinerary is for those with time up their sleeves! It involves plenty of long bus trips and a couple of days per place.  We've made it simple by showcasing the entire 6 months through South America with photos and just a tiny bit of info! Click on the title of each place to visit the relevant blog posts if you want to read more.
Disclaimer: We're nerds! And we love begin active. So our trip was more about doing and seeing everything we possibly could, and learning as much as possible whilst we were there. There was also a wee bit of partying thrown in because, well.. why not? If this sounds like the kind of trip you're after then by all means read on. CHILE  Santiago
 Valparaiso
BRAZIL  Click HERE for a 5 Week Brazil Only Itinerary  Rio De Janeiro (Ipanema)
 Arraial do Cabo / Buzios
 Rio De Janeiro (Lapa)
 Ilha Grande
 Trindade
 Paraty
  Foz do Iguaçu (Iguazu Falls)
Iguaza Falls
ARGENTINA  Puerto Iguaçu
 Buenos Aires
 Mendoza
 Salta
CHILE (again)  San Pedro de Atacama
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BOLIVIA
La Paz
- Where we Stayed:
- Loki Hostel
- What To Do:
- Witches Market
- Mountain bike "Death Road"
- Learn Spanish at Pico Verde
- Explore the streets and markets
Rurrenabaque (Amazon)
- Where we stayed:
- Mashaquipe Eco Resort
- What To Do:
- Play with monkeys
- Search for Anacondas
- Swim with Pink Dolphins
- Catch (& release) Pirahnas
- Spot Caiman (Crocs!)
Copacabana (Lake Titicaca)
- Where to Stay:
- Hostal Las Brisas
- What to Do:
- Hike to Horca del Inca
- Hike to Cerro Calvario
Isla Del Sol (Lake Titicaca)
- Where to Stay:
- Hostal Del Sol
- What to Do:
- Hike from one end of the Island to the other (and back)
- Swim in the lake!
- Enjoy one of the most beautiful places in all of SA!
PERU
Click HERE for a 6 Week Peru Only Itinerary!
Puno
- Where We Stayed:
- San Antonio Suites
- What to Do?
- Visit Uros Floating Islands
- Visit Taquile Island
Arequipa
- Where We Stayed:
- Mercarderes Backpackers
- What to Do?
- City Walking Tour
- Hike the Colca Canyon
Cusco
- Where We Stayed:
- Milhouse Hostel
- What to Do?
- Sacred Valley (visit ruins in a day trip or go and stay in villages)
- Hike to Saqsaywaman Ruins
- Free walking tours!
- Chocolate Museum
- The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (or another trek similar, i.e. The Salkantay) Check out our post on The Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Lima
- Where we Stayed:
- Loki Hostel
- What to Do?
- Walk (or run) the cliffs!
- Visit the cat park
- Free walking tours
- Swim at the rocky and cold beach. Still a swim!
- Not sure, cities aren't our thing and we really only had one day here.
ECUADOR
Guayaquil
Note: This was a necessary stop for our Galapagos trip, definitely not a must see destination for us.
Note: This was a necessary stop for our Galapagos trip, definitely not a must see destination for us.
- Where we Stayed:
- DreamKapture Hostel
- What to Do?
- Visit Malecón 2000
- Visit Cerro Santa Ana
Galapagos Islands
NB: We wrote a HUGE post on how to do the Galapagos Islands extremely cheaply. For more info on that check it out HERE
NB: We wrote a HUGE post on how to do the Galapagos Islands extremely cheaply. For more info on that check it out HERE
- Where we Stayed:
- 3 different Islands
- What to Do?
- Swim
- Snorkel
- See Wildlife
- Everything.. READ OUR POST!
Montañita
- Where we Stayed:
- Hostal Sole Mare
- What to Do?
- Spanish Lessons with Miguel!
- Surf
- Swim
- Party
- Hike towards Olan
Cuenca
- Where we Stayed:
- Alternative Hostel
- What to Do?
- Explore the town, nice colonial buildings
- Visit Cajas National Park
Baños
- Where we Stayed:
- Hostel Princesa Maria
- What to Do?
- Casa del Arbol
- Visit Virgen Cascada (waterfalls)
- Hire bikes and ride to Rio Verde
- See Diablo Waterfall
Latacunga
- Where we Stayed:
- Hostel Tiana
- What to Do?
- Hike the Quilotoa Loop!
- Hike up Cotopaxi Volcano
- Ride a bike down Cotopaxi Volcano
Quito
- Where we Stayed:
- Secret Garden Hostel
- Discovery Hostel
- What to Do?
- Walk around Old Town
- Mitad del Mundo
Otavalo
- Where we Stayed:
- Hostel G.... (can't read Sean's writing!)
- What to Do?
- Visit the markets
- Hike to lookout Point
COLOMBIA
Bogota
- Where to Stay:
- Bakano Hostal
- What to Do:
- Graffiti Tour
- Mikes Bogota Bike Tours!
- Hike up Monserrate
- Visit Gold Museum
- Drink Chicha
Medellin
- Where to Stay:
- Black Sheep Hostal
- What to Do:
- Guatape
- Real City Tours
- Pablo Escobar Tour
Salento
- Where to Stay:
- La Florestra
- What to Do:
- Coffee tour @ Finca El Ocaso
- Valle Del Cocora!
- Hike to Santa Rita Waterfalls
- Coffee Info tour at Casa La Eliana
- What to Eat & Drink:
- Coffee at Jesus Martin
Santa Marta
We wouldn't really recommend Santa Marta to spend time other than as a gateway to Minca & Tayrona!
We wouldn't really recommend Santa Marta to spend time other than as a gateway to Minca & Tayrona!
- Where to Stay:
- Masaya
- What to Do:
- Go to Minca
- Go to Tayrona
- Go To Costeño Beach
- Go To Palomino
Minca
- Where to Stay:
- ?
- What to Do:
- Coffee Farm tour
- Waterfalls
- See hummingbirds
Palomino
- Where to Stay:
- Dreamer Hostel
- What to Do:
- Get tubes & float down the river
- Not much else
Tayrona National Park
- Where to Stay:
- In a hammock! In that hut you can see above the water in the picture.
- What to Do:
- Hike in to Cabo San Juan (pictured)
- Swim
- Sunbake
- Relax
Cartagena
- Where to Stay:
- El Viajero
- What to Do:
- Walking Tour
- Explore colonial streets
- Party
- Sweat (IT'S HOT)
Capurgana
- Where to Stay:
- Posada del Gecko
- What to Do:
- Chill at beach
- Hike to Sapzurro
- Hike to La Miel (Panama!)
- Head to the San Blas Islands with San Blas Adventures!
San Blas Islands (Panama)
Although technically not in South America you've got to head to the San Blas Islands!
We did so with San Blas Adventures and it was amazing.
Although technically not in South America you've got to head to the San Blas Islands!
We did so with San Blas Adventures and it was amazing.
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