11 articles tagged with andes mountains
Standing at 4,200 meters on the flanks of Chimborazo, watching Andean condors ride thermal currents above páramo grasslands, I realized why Ambato remains Ecuador's best-kept mountaineering secret. While tourists flock to Quito and Baños, this central highland city offers access...
Standing at the base of an Andean trail, there's a moment when the mountain air fills your lungs and something shifts in your perspective. Two weeks split between Santiago and Arequipa offered me this sensation repeatedly, each location presenting its...
The first thing that hit me wasn't the altitude—though at 10,500 feet, Huancayo certainly demands respect. It was the symphony of sounds: the whistle of Andean winds through ancient quenas, the distant bleating of alpacas, and the rhythmic footfalls of...
At 63, I've learned that the most exhilarating adventures often begin where the pavement ends. The transition from Santiago's sophisticated urban landscape to the majestic Andes happens with such dramatic swiftness that it feels almost magical—like stepping through a portal...
As someone who typically plans educational family adventures, I recently found myself with a rare opportunity: a solo trip to Mendoza, Argentina's famed wine region. The prospect both thrilled and intimidated me. Would wine country be awkward to navigate alone?...
After navigating buses through Liverpool's narrow streets and Sydney's busy highways for over three decades, I've spent the last nine years exploring mountain trails across five continents. But crikey, nothing quite prepared me for the raw, untamed beauty of Argentina's...
G'day fellow adventure seekers! After three trips to Chile chasing volcanic formations and snowboarding in the Andes, I've finally given Santiago the attention it deserves. This vibrant capital city sits in a geological wonderland – nestled between the towering Andes...
Standing on my balcony in Santiago, watching the morning light illuminate the Andean peaks, I'm struck by the duality of this vibrant metropolis. Chile's capital sits in a valley embraced by some of South America's most magnificent mountains, creating a...
The morning light in Santiago has a quality I've never encountered elsewhere – a golden-amber glow that seems to dance between the Andean peaks and colonial architecture, creating the perfect canvas for photography enthusiasts. As someone who typically documents wildlife...
I've traveled to over 40 countries during my career as a fitness consultant, but few destinations have captivated me like Mendoza. This Argentine wine region sits in the shadow of the majestic Andes Mountains, creating a backdrop that makes every...
There's something almost alchemical about the way autumn light filters through amber-tinted vineyard leaves in Mendoza. The transformation mirrors my own journey—from the parched landscapes of my Albuquerque youth to this bountiful valley nestled against the Andes, where water and...
