Thanks for letting me share a few of my ramblings, suggestions, and information on my first trip to South America! Here is a recap of my recent visit to Bogota, Salento, Cartagena & Santa Marta in Colombia. Bogota On our day of arrival we took a guided trip to Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. The traffic is awful in Bogota so it took a […]
INCA TRAIL This is the only trek in which you can hike into Machu Picchu. However, it can often feel crowded with 500+ people per day hiking and camping. Bookings are required and should be made by January of the year you want to trek, or call us for available permits and choose dates according to availability. The Inca Trail […]
Based on the current political climate and recent events, and the difficulty in obtaining visas for US citizens, we are recommending those holding US passports not to travel to this beautiful country at this time. Until such time as the tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. are over, Yampu Tours is recommending to heed the travel warnings from the US […]
• Mendoza, Argentina, – March and April are fall in Argentina so the vines as well as the local Alamos trees change colors, the temperature will be cooler and nicer for exploring wineries on bike or foot. If your dates are flexible, try to time it with the Vendimia Festival (wine harvest festival), a week of parties, parades, and […]
Our friends at Luxury Latin America just released info on “Lots of New Flights to Central & South America” Here are the highlights: Southwest is going south! Southwest will bring its generous luggage allowance and joined families seating to Belize and Costa Rica from Houston Hobby Airport. The carrier is also trying to fly to several new Mexican markets beginning […]