Sudamérica

Colombia

7 Local Gurus · 21 Local Friends

Música que sale por las puertas abiertas, de la costa cálida a pueblos de montaña frescos y selva, bajo un clima tropical que se enfría con la altitud.

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Argentina

8 Local Gurus · 8 Local Friends

Plazas antiguas, cenas largas y paisajes abiertos, con veranos subtropicales cálidos en el norte y un extremo sur frío y ventoso.

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Perú

6 Local Gurus · 5 Local Friends

Costa desértica y seca, cumbres andinas frescas y selva amazónica cálida y lluviosa: cada día del viaje trae su propio tipo de cielo.

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Ecuador

1 Local Guru · 5 Local Friends

Horizontes de volcanes, aire de selva y brisa marina, en un país tropical que se vuelve fresco y nítido donde el camino sube a las montañas.

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Venezuela

3 Local Gurus · 1 Local Friend

Playas cálidas del Caribe, pueblos de montaña y llanuras abiertas, bajo un clima mayormente tropical que se vuelve fresco en los altos Andes.

Ciudades

Chile

0 Local Gurus · 3 Local Friends

Desiertos silenciosos, una larga costa del Pacífico y Andes nevados, con clima seco en el norte, mediterráneo en el centro y lluvioso en el sur.

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Bolivia

0 Local Gurus · 1 Local Friend

Mesas compartidas, picos andinos y pueblos cálidos de tierras bajas, con calor tropical al este y aire frío y seco en el altiplano.

Ciudades

Sucre (1)

Guyana

0 Local Gurus · 1 Local Friend

Ríos entre selvas, puestos de mercado animados y conversación fácil en inglés, bajo un clima tropical cálido con dos temporadas de lluvia.

Ciudades

Mahaica Village (1)

Paraguay

0 Local Gurus · 1 Local Friend

Tazas compartidas que pasan de mano en mano, tardes largas entre amigos y saludos cálidos, bajo un cielo subtropical al este y aire más seco al oeste.

Ciudades

San Lorenzo (1)

Últimos Tips & Traps en Sudamérica

Consejos recientes de Local Friends y viajeros: qué hacer en Sudamérica y qué evitar.

La trampa del horario de la salteña en Sucre

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La trampa del horario de la salteña en Sucre

Sucre, Bolivia

Muchos viajeros asumen que pueden probar nuestras famosas salteñas chuquisaqueñas a cualquier hora del día, pero eso es un error. La tradición dicta que esta empanada horneada de masa ligeramente dulce y relleno jugoso se disfruta estrictamente a media mañana. Si llegas a los lugares más icónicos después de las 11:30…

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Grand Salt Lake

Salta, Argentina

Make sure you have a pair of good sunglasses, the sunlight can burn.

Public transit & safety tips in Buenos Aires: SUBE card, Uber/Cabify, and stress-free navigation

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Public transit & safety tips in Buenos Aires: SUBE card, Uber/Cabify, and stress-free navigation

Navigating public transportation in Buenos Aires is very efficient once you know the basics, but it can be confusing for first-timers. To use buses (colectivos) and the subway (Subte), you must have a SUBE card—cash is never accepted on transit. Getting one can sometimes be tricky at official spots, so buying it at…

Start Buenos Aires exploring the Downtown

Start Buenos Aires exploring the Downtown

Looking for the perfect full-evening plan downtown? Start with generous cuts of authentic Argentine steak at Parrilla El Establo (Paraguay 489). Once you finish dinner, take a short 40-meter walk to Dadá Bistro (San Martín 941)—one of the coolest, most iconic trendy spots in the area to enjoy post-dinner drinks…

An evening in Buenos Aires

Experience the authentic theatrical off & gastronomic pulse of Buenos Aires without tourist trap

Experience the authentic theatrical off & gastronomic pulse of Buenos Aires without tourist trap

¿Did you know BsAs has 300 threathers?, comercials, off, hidden gems as private houses. Buenos Aires is world-famous for its food and theater, but the real magic happens away from the commercial tourist hubs. Having lived in this city my whole life and spent years hosting international travelers, I know exactly what…

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Museu da República

Built in 1858, the Catete Palace was the residence of the Baron of Nova Friburgo and later became the seat of government and home to several Brazilian presidents. In 1960, it became the Museum of the Republic, open to the public to visit the garden—featuring centuries-old palm trees—and to explore the interior of the…

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Pay cheaper on souvenirs at Uruguaiana

Do you want to buy souvenirs and pay little?

You need to visit and get to know Uruguaiana, in the center of Rio de Janeiro.

There you will find many options and very low prices.

On my shopping day, I can't stay without going to the stores and guarantee something good at cost price!

Don’t Choose a Restaurant Just Because It’s in the Plaza

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Don’t Choose a Restaurant Just Because It’s in the Plaza

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

One of the easiest traps in Cartagena is choosing a restaurant simply because it has a beautiful table in a famous plaza.

Yes, the location may be spectacular. But a great view doesn’t always mean great food — and some of the most memorable meals in Cartagena happen away from the most photographed streets.

My advice…

Don’t Leave Cartagena Without Trying a Carimañola

Don’t Leave Cartagena Without Trying a Carimañola

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

If you want to taste something truly local in Cartagena, try a carimañola — a fried yuca pastry traditionally filled with meat or cheese. It’s a simple dish, but it tells you a lot about Caribbean Colombian food: generous, flavorful and made for everyday life.

My tip? Don’t look for the fanciest restaurant. Try one…

The Maze

The Maze Rio is an incredible space a true open-air work of art-located within the Tavares Bastos community. Built in 1981 by British artist Bob Nadkarni, the three-story house is covered in tiles and mosaics and offers a spectacular view of the city of Rio.

Bondinho de Santa Tereza