Hiking & Trekking

Travel blog posts about hiking and trekking some of the best trails in the best parks, mountains, and natural areas in North, Central, and South America including the Inca Trail in Peru, the Grand Canyon in the US, the El Altar Volcano hike in Ecuador, and more.

Hiking to El Altar Volcano Adventure Travel Guide – Ecuador

Our adventure travel guide tells you what you need to know about hiking to El Altar Volcano in Ecuador including mud, condors, and what to bring.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-03-15T11:29:00-03:00April 29, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Wildlife, Volcanoes, National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Bird Watching, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking ||

Rock Art and Rainbow River Adventure Travel Guide – San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia

Recently opened to tourism, the Guaviare region of Colombia has ancient rock paintings, gorgeous rivers, and dramatic rock landscapes. Here's how to explore it.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-19T14:18:16-03:00February 20, 2019 || Posted in: Colombia - Hiking & Trekking, Wildlife, Cultural Travel, Archaeological Sites, Adventure Travel ||

Your Own Private Páramo – El Angel Ecological Reserve, Ecuador

The El Angel Ecological Reserve in Ecuador protects some of the most wild and wonderful landscapes in the country and you'll probably have the place to yourself.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-10-25T12:39:53-03:00November 19, 2018 || Posted in: Ecuador - National Parks, Hiking & Trekking ||

How to Get to Machu Picchu in Peru

Here's how to get to Machu Picchu in Peru including trekking, taking the train, and getting there on horseback.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-25T15:55:44-03:00August 15, 2018 || Posted in: Peru - Hiking & Trekking, Cultural Travel, Incan Sites, National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Archaeological Sites ||

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Adventure Travel Guide – Peru

Our day-by-day trail guide tells you what you need to know about hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the most popular trek in Peru.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-25T16:03:21-03:00July 30, 2018 || Posted in: Peru - Archaeological Sites, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Cultural Travel, Incan Sites, Our Favorite Posts, Mountains, Camping, National Parks, UNESCO Sites ||

Hiking On Sacred (and soggy) Ground – Cajas National Park, Ecuador

Hiking through the high altitude grasslands and wetlands of Cajas National Park in Ecuador, with the occasional llama thrown in for good measure.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-10-25T12:56:50-03:00December 27, 2017 || Posted in: Ecuador - National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Hiking & Trekking ||

Go Green – Laguna Verde & Volcán Azufral, Colombia

Effort pays off during a day trip for some hiking to Laguna Verde inside the active Azufral Volcano in southern Colombia

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-02-02T17:00:51-03:00September 19, 2017 || Posted in: Colombia - Hiking & Trekking, Volcanoes ||

Hiking the Santa Cruz Trek Adventure Travel Guide – Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Hiking the Santa Cruz trek through the spectacular Cordillera Blanca, one of the most popular treks in Peru, including day-by-day trail notes.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-11-10T14:39:45-03:00July 10, 2017 || Posted in: Peru - Mountains, Camping, UNESCO Sites, Drone Videos, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Our Favorite Posts ||

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