At 5,150 meters (16,900 feet) above sea level, Huascaran National Park’s Nevado San Mateo is a challenging but attainable way to cross off a 5,000 meter summit off of your list. The variety of terrain and stunning views from the summit make it an excellent option for the adventurous traveler going through Huaraz. It is… Read More The Complete Guide To Summiting Nevado San Mateo in Peru
Close to Antigua, a little over an hour’s drive away depending on the traffic, is the less physically imposing but still pretty cool Volcan Pacaya.… Read More Hiking Volcan Pacaya near Antigua, Guatemala
Snow-capped mountains, dense jungles, thousands of miles of beautiful ocean coastline, delicious food, and hordes of alpacas. Peru is one of my favorite countries. Of all my backpacking trips, my time spent in Peru still ranks at the top. Backpacking in Peru is fantastic not only because of how incredible the country is, but also… Read More Quick Guide For Backpackers Going To Peru
Let me start this guide off with how serious you will need to be about hiking Acatenango. I was running low on time in Guatemala, and Sunday would have been the last possible day for me to camp at Acatenango overnight if I wanted to catch my flight out of Guatemala. I had my mind set on doing it,… Read More Complete Guide To Trekking Volcan Acatenango: Everything You Need To Know