The Amateur Backpacker

• Peru

Trekking Peru: The Best Unknown Hikes

Machu Picchu is alright, but Peru has much more to offer than this over-crowded tourist attraction.

• Colombia

Las Lajas Sanctuary: A Backpacker’s Guide to Colombia

Just outside a sketchy border town which has absolutely nothing to offer, the beautiful Las Lajas Sanctuary stands, entirely unanticipated by…

• Argentina

A Guide to Northern Argentina: Salta & Jujuy Provinces

This often overlooked region of Argentina is a gem for beautiful landscapes and, more importantly, wine.

• Chile

The Hand of the Desert: A Backpacker’s Guide to Chile

About the famous hand and how to get there.

• Chile

What to do in San Pedro de Atacama: A Backpacker’s Guide to Chile

Here are some of the best things to see and do in the driest desert in the world.

• Brazil

The Best Brazil Beaches: Ranked

This handy ranking of popular beach towns in Brazil will tell you the ones you can't miss and the ones…

• Brazil
• Budget

We Stayed in Favela in Rio de Janeiro and Survived

Some kind of weed distribution operation was undoubtedly taking place...

• Brazil

The Best English Bookstores in Rio de Janeiro

Here's our guide to the best bookstores in Rio de Janeiro for English books.

• Brazil

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: A Backpacker’s Guide to Brazil

A guide to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: how to get in, where to stay, and what to do.

• Brazil
• Peru

How to Cross the Peru-Brazil Border at Iñapari/Assis

If you’re looking to cross the border from Peru to Brazil, here is the step-by-step guide to how we did…