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The More You Know: Chile Travel Tips

A successful trip to Chile begins before the adventure! Read on for our tips on When To Go What To Bring Additional Reading & Advice 1) WHEN TO GO: The best time to visit Chile depends on the region you’re … Continue reading

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How To Avoid Crowds at Machu Picchu

In light of AFAR magazine’s most recent article, “The True Magic of Machu Picchu Isn’t Where You Think It Is”, we would like to highlight the items that they discuss, and we offer, that will help make your next adventure … Continue reading

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Tips For Altitude Acclimatization in Peru

When traveling to Peru, we have many guests ask us about altitude acclimatization for when they arrive in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon and/or Arequipa. Here is a quick list of tips to remember … Continue reading

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Argentina Reciprocity No Longer Required for Australian Citizens

Great news for Australian travelers visiting Argentina! As of the beginning of July, the Argentine government has suspended the reciprocity fee it previously charged Australian travelers entering the country: “Interested parties are hereby advised that Argentina has decided to suspend, … Continue reading

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Tips About New Machu Picchu Limited Time Shifts

The Ministry of Culture has decreed that as of July 1st, 2017, the entry to the Machu Picchu citadel will now be split into two separate time shifts: Morning Shift: 06:00-12:00 Afternoon Shift: 12:00-17:30 It has been agreed that the time … Continue reading

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Linking Must-see Destinations in Argentine Patagonia

Patagonia, the vast, rugged landscape of southern Argentina and Chile, takes up roughly 1 million square kilometers. That said, it can be tricky, when planning a trip to Patagonia, to link several of the must-see destinations in one fluid trip. … Continue reading

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