Andes Mountains Travel Guide

Little known to the world, this ancient Peruvian city is often referred to as Machu Picchu's sister city. However, we wholeheartedly believe it is a worthy destination on its own. Deemed the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu is not so nameless anymore with more than one million visitors every year. T

Our new Andean Multisport trip offers mountain biking and a half-day hike on a remote section of the Inca Trail to hike down to the Apurimac River.

Starting off our staff travels for 2010, Adventure Life's fantastic office manager and gate-keeper, Lynessa Nelson, is readying for a Peru adventure with her husband, Matt. Next week, Lynessa and Matt will hop on a plane from the Missoula airport to Lima, Peru. The first leg of their Peru journey is on the floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca, …

The remoteness of Patagonia' Torres del Paine allows the park to continue to boast its incredible pristine environment and natural beauty. Because of this remoteness, it is a little adventure in itself just getting to the park. Whether you're coming from Argentina or Chile, we can get you to the park. Here's a little direction on what routes we'll …

From the stark and stunning Atacama Desert, to its legendary Patagonia peaks, a Chile tour provides an outdoor playground for adventure enthusiasts and offers a landscape that seems tailor-made for the active adventure traveler. There is no shortage of options to actively explore Chile and here are five of our favorites ways to do just …

The Inca Trail offers a hardy hike. Therefore, your appetite is sure to be the same! The quality of food that you will enjoy along this trek is impressive given the fact that it is all transported by your porters. This article gives you an idea of what you can expect to eat along your journey, including a sample menu.

Altitude affects individuals differently, so until you have visited an area with high altitude it is impossible to predict how your body will react. Hiking trips should include some time to allow your body to begin acclimatizing to the 9,000-14,5000 foot altitudes of the Inca Trail. Learn more about preparing for this trek.

Take a look at the Argentinian \"estancia\" history and daily life. Learn more about local customs and what to expect before your trip.

Learn about the Trust and their mission to acquire, restore and preserve the fragile forests, grasslands and coast of South America's Patagonia.

Among the 356 glaciers within the Parque Nacional de Los Glaciares, the Perito Moreno is the most outstanding. Travelers have the opportunity to sail around this massive icescape or even trek on the glacier itself! However you experience it, Perito Moreno is sure to be an awe-inspiring part of your Argentina trip.

The frontier town of El Chalten becomes an international hub in the summer, as peak baggers from all corners of the world descend on this picturesque town.

A relatively recent addition to the list of things-to-do in Chile, where whitewater rafting trips have made their name.

For the wildlife enthusiast the Tierra del Fuego is a great place to spot many different species of animals. Shared by both Chile and Argentina, Tierra del Fuego is a top choice for Patagonia tours.

Argentinian Lake is the source of the Santa Cruz River in Argentina and the third largest lake in South America. Discover more interesting facts about the lake before your trip.

The Perito Moreno Glacier forms an ice dike that blocks the flow of the water from Brazo Rico toward Argentinian Lake. Changes occur in the glacier to create a phenomena where the two lake basin connect for a day or two.

In 1520 a European vessel exploring foreign waters came across what is today known as Tierra del Fuego. Look at the historical visits to Patagonia and various influences of European settlement.

This article tells about the history of Patagonia and the effects with Indigenous and European settlement. Also look at the North and South regions and their geography.

This article defines what a glacier is and the different types of glaciers. Take a look at some common glacier terms that are helpful before your Patagonia tour.

This article explains some of the current and ongoing threats to the bio-regions in Patagonia: logging, clearcuts, oil drilling, oil fouling, and commercial fishing.

Whether you’re coming from Argentina or Chile, here’s a little direction on what routes we’ll take, and what to expect from your drive to those legendary spines.