In northwest Argentina, Cafayate is a charming wine town and the main tourist base for exploring the region’s plentiful wine bodegas. From Salta, we rented a car to make the incredibly scenic drive through the Calchaqui…

Chile’s main port city is geographically fascinating. In the winding streets and steep hills of its colorful neighborhoods, it exudes a gritty, Bohemian vibe. We arrived in Valparaiso (“Valpo”) after a short, two hour bus ride…

What’s not to love about a place known as “The Land of Sun and Fine Wines”? Located in the foothills of the Andes mountains, Mendoza is a cosmopolitan city with all the ingredients for enjoying life…

Elegant colonial architecture, bustling markets and the infamous lomito sandwich are just a few things that encapsulate Santiago. Visiting a capital city can often be intimidating, but for some reason, Santiago is manageable. Home to over…

Skiing, white water rafting, and even volcano climbing await in this outdoor adventure destination. That said, for budget backpackers like ourselves, none of those activities are very Cheap and Charming. Thankfully, Pucon’s stunning landscapes are free.…

An expansive beach, lush green spaces and old-meets-new architecture makes the “Garden City” an outdoor paradise. Viña del Mar is two hours by bus from the capital city of Santiago and just 15 minutes from Valparaiso,…

The Lake District is part of northern Patagonia, a region known for stunning glacial lakes, mountain ranges and alpine forests. From Pucon, Chile, we took a bus for a couple of hours to reach the Argentine…

Machu Picchu, also known as The Lost City of the Incas, is an ancient archaeological site discovered fairly recently. In the early 1900s, American archaeologist Hiram Bingham uncovered it with the help of a team of…

Experiencing the Amazon at a Bolivian eco-lodge was a humble reminder of the beauty and fragility of nature. After navigating frenetic La Paz and surviving the harrowing journey on the Death Road, we couldn’t wait to…