Category: South America
Comuna 13 With Kids: A Vibrant Community Tour
One of the best activities we did while visiting Medellin, besides eating out of course, was a tour of Comuna 13 with kids. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, Comuna 13 was the most dangerous area in Medellin and really the world. Now it is a hip neighborhood where many tourists visit and can learn…
Learn From Our Mistakes: How To Have A Successful Road Trip In Another Country
After 5 short hours of sleep and delaying the rental car reservation until the next day, Mike arrived to pick up the rental car to begin our 7 and a half hour journey to the Tatacoa Desert. We were exhausted from our long bus rides the previous day, but ready to start this leg of…
The Best Views – Advice For Taking The Teleférico In Quito
One of the last activities we did in Quito, Ecuador was to take the Teleférico (or TelefériQo) cable car up the Pichincha Volcano to the Cruz Loma lookout point. Breathtaking views of Quito and adventure await you in every direction you look! If you’re seeking an exhilarating experience with a wide variety of activities to…
A Must Visit To The Pristine Lagoon Of Quilotoa
Upon arriving in Quito, we were eager to escape the city and embark on an adventure in the nearby mountains. Of course Cotopoxi was a top contender for a day trip. Fortunately, we also stumbled upon a trip to the Quilotoa Crater. Find out what to expect from a day trip to Quilotoa below. Quilotoa Crater…
Cartagena Costs Broken Down: Is It Expensive To Visit This Beautiful City?
While the exchange rate in Colombia continued to be in our favor, we had previously decided to go “all out” on our lodging in Cartagena. This was our biggest, most modern, best beach access, most amenities stop for our time in Latin America. These costs started our numbers off a bit higher, and while many…
Cartagena Travel Guide Book: Recommendations From A Local Expert
Nestled along the sunny shores of the Caribbean Sea in Colombia, Cartagena is a city brimming with old-world charm and vibrant streets. It feels like stepping into a living history book, where cobblestone pathways wind past brightly adorned buildings bursting with colorful flowers. We interviewed a local to find out where to go in this…
North Seymour Island Tour – Day Trip In The Galápagos Islands
One of the last experiences we took while staying in the Galápagos Islands was a North Seymour Island tour. This bird-filled island is located just north of Isla Baltra which is where the airport is. Because of its closer proximity, we were able to leave at 8am instead of 6am like our previous tour. This…
The Best Walking Tour Of Cartagena, Colombia With Kids
We’ve been anxious to visit Cartagena. On this trip we really began craving its beaches and historic walled city about a month ago. If you go back further though, we’ve had Cartagena on our bucket list since we were living in Panama 12 years ago. I am so happy to report that it has far…
Medellin Trip Cost Breakdown With Tips And Takeaways
If you read our previous blog posts, you know that getting into Colombia and up to Medellin did not go as planned. Read more about our crazy adventure here. We had to shift our plans pretty significantly, and that impacted our finances for this part of our journey. Beyond the unexpected though, we are learning…
A Kid Friendly Day Trip To Guatape And Piedra Del Peñol
One of the most popular and highly rated day-trips from Medellin is visiting Piedra del Peñol (Penol Rock) and the town of Guatape. We took this tour with our kids when they were 7 and 9 years old. It can definitely be done with kids, and I would recommend it. This post may contain affiliate links,…