UNESCO Sites Travel Posts Archive

Travel posts about exploring places on the UNESCO World Heritage site list and experiencing things on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in North, Central, and South America.

Island Travel Guide: Providencia Island, Colombia

Our Island Travel Guide to Providencia Island in Colombia covers it all so you can plan your own adventure in the Caribbean.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-06-19T09:33:55-04:00June 19, 2020 || Posted in: Colombia - Islands, National Parks, Our Favorite Posts, SCUBA Diving, UNESCO Sites, Water Sports || 0 Comments

City Travel Guide: Valparaiso, Chile

Rely on our City Travel Guide to Valparaiso, Chile for insider travel tips about what to do, where to sleep, and where to eat in this historic port town.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-05-01T14:01:59-04:00April 28, 2020 || Posted in: Chile - City Travel Guides, UNESCO Sites || 0 Comments

Never Enough Nature – Loja and Podocarpus National Park, Ecuador

Loja, Ecuador makes a great base from which to explore the hiking trails, waterfalls, and diverse climates, flora, and fauna of Podocarpus National Park.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-05-14T13:11:35-04:00May 7, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, UNESCO Sites || 0 Comments

Muddy Boots and Very Big Birds – El Altar Volcano Hike, Ecuador

Here's what you need to know about the steep and muddy hike to El Altar Volcano in Ecuador including what to bring and our up-close encounter with a condor.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-05-14T09:06:34-04:00April 29, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Bird Watching, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Volcanoes, Wildlife || 0 Comments

The Cacophony, Color, and Culture of Carnival – Oruro, Bolivia

Sights and sounds of Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia including the Bolivian dances, elaborate costumes, and partying that made Carnaval de Oruro famous.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2019-05-14T12:28:18-04:00March 6, 2019 || Posted in: Bolivia - Cultural Travel, Festivals & Celebrations, Our Favorite Posts, UNESCO Sites || 5 Comments

Photo Essay: 100 Years of Grandness in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Celebrate the 100th birthday of Grand Canyon National Park with our very best shots plus travel tips to help you go see it all too.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2020-05-01T14:13:41-04:00February 26, 2019 || Posted in: USA - National Parks, Photo Essays, UNESCO Sites, US National Parks || 0 Comments

Photo Essay: Big Dreams and Tiny Treasures at the Alasita Market in La Paz, Bolivia

Inside the annual Alasita Market in La Paz, Bolivia where Andean traditions are celebrated and big dreams come in small packages.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-05-01T14:15:16-04:00February 1, 2019 || Posted in: Bolivia - Cultural Travel, Local Markets, Photo Essays, UNESCO Sites || 0 Comments

City Travel Guide: Where to Drink in Cartagena, Colombia

Rely on our city travel guide about where to drink in Cartagena to find the best bars, craft cocktails, microbrews, and more in one of Colombia's most popular destinations.