We're not going to lie: getting to Angel Falls is no easy task. But what's that saying? If it's not hard, it's not worth it. As a world wonder, the sheer force of nature commands attention, as if y...

Most people head to Peru to hike Machu Picchu, but that's not the only legendary trek in the country. Not by a long shot. The Ausangate Peak is a monument of natural power and beauty, and many devo...

In Portuguese, "bonito" means beautiful so it should come as no surprise that the town of Bonito is a head-turner. But this town in the southern state of Mato Grosso do Sul goes by another name too...

When visiting Ecuador, it’s easy to spend all your time in the Amazon rainforest or lounging on the pristine beaches. Not making time for the Quilotoa Loop, however, would be a mistake.

The Amazon may get all the hype, but the world’s largest tropical wetland — the Pantanal — is also in Brazil and boasts some of the finest opportunities for wildlife viewing in all of South America...

It doesn’t take long to understand why the Portuguese dubbed Rio de Janeiro “The Marvelous City.” Fringed by gold sand beaches, verdant mountains and diverse tropical rainforest, Rio is one of the ...

A land of extremes, from the driest desert to the highest waterfall in the world, South America is ablaze with natural wonders and one of the most biodiverse continents on earth. A treasure trove f...

One of the last remaining unspoiled natural areas on Earth, Patagonia is an outdoor lover’s paradise and has all the makings for a trip of a lifetime. The inspiration for both the founders of The N...

With glaciers wrapped around tall dark mountain peaks, and continual wind blowing through fields and forests, Patagonia's wild landscape may seem daunting and unconquerable. However, trekking Mount...

Patagonia. The name conjures a sense of awe and mystery. The expansive land at the bottom of Chile and Argentina, from calm meadows to rugged snow-capped mountaintops, Patagonia boasts some of the ...