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Galapagos sea lion off the shore of Fernandina Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-11T17:53:10.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Dec 18, 202514 min read

The 15 best things to do in South America

A gaucho (skilled horseman) rounds up some of the thousands of sheep.

Jan 13, 20205 min read

Trips for travellers who want to learn something new

Snowcapped Mount Huayna Potosi rises above the growing indigenous Aymaran city of El Alto, Bolivia. El Alto is one of the highest major cities in the world, up to 13,615 above sea level, and sits just above La Paz on the Altiplano highlands. Most of the population consists of indigenous Aymarans who have migrated from the countryside.
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Traditional Culture, Aymaran, Mountain, Architecture, El Alto

Aug 16, 20195 min read

How to awaken your 5 senses in La Paz

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Jul 2, 20194 min read

Where to go in September for food and drink

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Jun 10, 20194 min read

The best beach towns of southern Bahia

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Jun 3, 20195 min read

Vegetarian Santiago: best spots for leaf-eaters

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May 22, 20196 min read

Can’t-miss cuisine in South America

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May 10, 20192 min read

Best things to do in Rio in May

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May 9, 20196 min read

Adventurous spirits: the best places to sample the world’s most unusual alcohols

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Apr 15, 20196 min read

The art of pisco: what makes Peru's signature spirit?

A white car drives on the Panamerican Highway through the Atacama desert away from a brown, sandy-looking mountain range

Mar 1, 20195 min read

Tips for solo travel in South America

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Feb 28, 20199 min read

10 of the world's coolest food trucks

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Feb 18, 20194 min read

Offbeat adventures in Cuzco and Peru’s Sacred Valley

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Feb 14, 20195 min read

The best wine bars in Santiago

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Feb 12, 20195 min read

How to get off the beaten path in Bolivia

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Jan 28, 20194 min read

The best hidden bars in historic Rio de Janeiro

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Jan 22, 20196 min read

A roadtripper's guide to the best of Uruguay

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Oct 22, 20185 min read

Best new food experiences for travellers in 2019

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Oct 4, 20186 min read

Strangest night: weird and wonderful after-dark adventures

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Sep 14, 20185 min read

Beach city staples: sandwiches to eat by the sea

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Aug 6, 20185 min read

Travel with purpose: how to make a difference with social enterprises

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Aug 3, 20185 min read

After dark in Rio: the top nightlife spots of the Cidade Maravilhosa

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Jul 11, 20187 min read

Hometown heroes: iconic foods from around the world

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Jun 14, 20187 min read

Testing your (city) limits: urban adventures in mighty metropolises

The Makaha beach is a popular surfing spot in the Miraflores district along the Costa Verde in Lima by the Pacific ocean in Peru capital city.
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makaha beach, fancy, miraflores, seafront

May 9, 20185 min read

How to live like a local in Lima

Closeup of woman's hands as she weaves blanket in Peru.

Apr 24, 20185 min read

Artisanal Arequipa: Peru’s capital for modern makers

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Feb 16, 20187 min read

Getting into the spirit: where to sample the world’s top tipples

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Jan 5, 20187 min read

No better plaice: nine sensational seafood spots around the world

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Nov 8, 20177 min read

Peru for foodies: a journey through the country's culinary hotspots

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Sep 6, 20176 min read

Where to find delicious local food in Colombia

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Mar 31, 20174 min read

Where to go in May for culture

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Oct 12, 20166 min read

A flavour of the world’s tastiest destinations

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Feb 4, 20146 min read

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