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South America

This South America travel guide is a compilation of the countries we have visited and written about on The Planet D travel blog.

Our favourite South American countries are Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, and Ecuador,

What To Expect When Hiking Rainbow Mountain in Peru

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Most people don’t realize that Rainbow Mountain in Peru was virtually undiscovered until 2015 and only started accepting day tours in 2016. When we first visited South America back in 2006 it hadn’t even been a thought in anyone’s mind yet. But, since its uncovering (due to climate change), it has become a mecca for a lot of people who… Read More

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Things to do in Cartagena – Visit the Jewel of Colombia

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Parm Parmar of Blue Planet Adventure shares the best things to do in Cartagena, Colombia.  Walking the streets of Cartagena, it’s easy to understand why the city has provided inspiration for many artists and writers. On my journey there, I fell in love with the food, the vibrant colours and history. Cartagena is the perfect spot to get your fill of history, culture… Read More

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24 Best Things to do in Peru

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There are a lot of amazing things to do in Peru besides trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Albeit, you must visit the magnificent Inca ruins, it’s one of the first things you must to in Peru! But after that, check out the rest of the country. It has some pretty amazing sites you probably haven’t even heard of. We’ve been lucky… Read More

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10 Reasons You Should Travel To Bolivia

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Nat and George of a Hot Minute share all the reasons you should travel to Bolivia right now!  Cities at insane altitudes. Bitterly cold nights. No hablo Español! Welcome to Bolivia!  Incredible landscapes. Death-defying day trips. An immersion into a new culture. For me, visiting Bolivia was one of my favourite experiences in South America but in equal measure one of my best friends rated… Read More

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5 Authentic Cusco Restaurants Where you Can Eat Like a Local

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Food experts Rosemary and Claire of Authentic Food Quest share their favourite Cusco restaurants where you can eat like a local and enjoy an authentic Peruvian dining experience.  Cusco is considered the second gastronomy city in Peru after Lima, and has the best cuisine in the Peruvian Andes. Unsurprisingly, Machu Picchu and the Inca ruins get all the attention. We believe,… Read More

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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the Bolivian Amazon

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You can get to the Amazon rainforest from several countries in South America thanks to its central location but visiting the Bolivian Amazon certainly has its perks. Not only can you experience two sides to this magical destination (by boat or by trekking), you can also enjoy it for significantly cheaper than other countries (not looking at you Brazil). From… Read More

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Hi we’re Dave and Deb, a Canadian adventure couple who left our careers in the film industry 10 years ago to travel the world. We’ve been to 115 countries on all seven continents and were named one of the top travel influencers on earth by Forbes.

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