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  Check out the 6 most frequent problems when traveling through South America

  Machu Picchu, Salar de Uyuni, Ushuaia and Torres del Paine are just some of the numerous must-see destinations in South America but, in order to travel serenely in South America, it is better to be well informed and know the main pitfalls to avoid. 1. Informal tourism Anyone who has traveled to South America knows that informal commerce is everywhere. And tourism is no exception! Cheaper transport here, a reduced price ticket there, informal tourism is easy to identify but nonetheless very tempting for its competitive prices. The problem isn't just losing money or being cheated, a lot of

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  A complete Patagonia travel guide: Everything you need to know before traveling

  No one doubts South America is full of extraordinary destinations. However, if there is one particular place on the continent that stands out for its stunning landscapes and which particularly excites travelers and adventurers, it is Patagonia: a huge territory shared between Argentina and Chile. Patagonia is an exceptional destination for all those who dream of space, silence, and nature. The massive Andes and vast steppes, crystal-clear lakes and snow-capped volcanoes, rugged coastlines, and huge glaciers are ideal places for trekking, hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, fishing, and

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  Uyuni Salt Flats: A Complete Guide

  This guide offers essential advice for planning your visit to the Uyuni Salt Flats: the necessary documents and equipment, practical tips and information, the unmissable sites to visit, etc. Why visit the Uyuni Salt Flats? For its unique landscapes The landscapes of Salar Uyuni and its surroundings are so exceptional and grandiose that they regularly feature on the list of the most beautiful and unusual places in the world. This explains the attraction of millions of tourists to go there to see these surprising landscapes with their own eyes. Demand keeps growing: now is the time to plan

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  Perito Moreno Glacier: the most popular in Patagonia

  Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981, Perito Moreno is one of South America's most spectacular sites. Its name comes from the 19th-century explorer, Francisco Moreno, known as "perito" for his knowledge of the region. Located in Los Glaciares National Park, southwest of the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, the glacier is part of the Southern Patagonian ice field, including several other well-known glaciers and touristic sites in Chile and Argentina such as El Chalten or Torres del Paine. The Perito Moreno Glacier is characterized by its remarkable dimensions, 250 square

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  Visit Peru: discover 8 must-see destinations

  Peru is a fascinating country as much by its great biodiversity as by its thousand-year-old cultural heritage. But it is also a very big country and it can be hard to decide where to go. This article will help you, presenting the 8 must-see destinations in Peru. 1. Lima Lima, the capital, is the main gateway to Peru. The city has many interesting sites that are well worth spending a day or two in. Visit the historical center, its museums, and its great buildings of colonial architecture such as the monastery of San Francisco. On the seaside, there are ultramodern neighborhoods, such as

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  The Secrets of Machu Picchu

  Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the flagship destination of Peru and one of the most visited tourist attractions in South America! One and a half million tourists go there every year to confront the reality of this magical and mythical site. A Brief History Machu Picchu, which means "old mountain", is an ancient Inca city, built in the 15th century, at the top of a mountain near Cusco, the center of the empire. It would have been commissioned by the emperor Pachacútec, but its use remains a mystery: military citadel, religious center, or retreat place for the royal family? The site is

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  PSS: Explora's travel strategy

  In our more than 20 years of experience operating specialized multi-destination travel packages in South America, we have been able to identify that the success of any complex trip depends on meeting 3 fundamental points. 1) Flexible Planning A multi-destination trip requires attention to many details. Therefore, it is essential to research the itinerary and plan a strategy that works perfectly. In this type of trip, a mistake can be very expensive. In this sense, having an Explora specialist who understands the script is a differentiator. After all, he can plan the trip in the best way for