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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 2 – Day Hike to Humantay Lake

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

Today is a day hike to a beautiful turquoise lake at 13,845ft/4,221mt — Humantay Lake. Schedule: For this hike, you go up one trail and down another so we don’t run into people. It is a spectacular turquoise lake, but … Continue reading →

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Dolomites: Via Ferrata

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

A via ferrata is a climbing route in the mountains that uses steel cables, rungs, or ladders, fixed to the rock to which the climbers affix a harness with two leashes, which allows the climbers to secure themselves to safely … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Trip to Buenos Aires

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

How to plan your trip to Buenos Aires! 1) Plan your days of the week: 2) Then plan your meals and evening entertainment plans. Options for evening are (book in advance): Great neighborhoods for dinner and nightlife: Lunch options: Steakhouses: … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Mendoza

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There is a great selection of hotels for your visit to Mendoza! Posada Verde Oliva (Maipu / low 4-star) The Posada Verde Oliva has 10 Rooms: The only difference between Standard and Superior is the size. All rooms have either … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Buenos Aires: Palermo Soho

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There are some amazing hotels in the Palermo neighborhood for your visit to Buenos Aires. In Palmero, there are endless restaurants and bars. This is a great area if you are looking for nightlife. We do not recommend staying in … Continue reading →

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W-Trek: EcoCamp – Las Torres – Camping – Refugios

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There are a few options for hiking the 5-Day W-Trek: A couple of basic differences between the options: Here is a map of the W-Trek.  EcoCamp is right next to Hotel Las Torres (and Welcome Center) in the Central Sector. … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Buenos Aires: Recoleta

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There are some amazing hotels in the Recoleta neighborhood for your visit to Buenos Aires. In Recoleta, at night, go to the Alvear Park by the Recoleta Cemetery.  It is very lively with local people out for a stroll with … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Iguazu Falls

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There is a great selection of hotels for your visit in Iguazu Falls! There are 2 hotels right by the falls – one on the Argentina side (Gran Melia) and one on the Brazil side (Belmond).  They are very expensive, … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Trip to Iguazu Falls

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

How to make the most of your visit to Iguazu Falls! Sites on Argentina Side: Sites on the Brazil Side: There are plenty of places on both sides for lunch and snacks. Do not feed animals — they look cute, … Continue reading →

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 1 – Hike to Salkantay Lodge

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

The first day of the hike! We drive to a lovely Inca ruins to get the trip started. A lovely lunch at local ranch and finally to the trail head to start the hike to the Salkantay Lodge. Schedule Ruins … Continue reading →

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