Imagine venturing by boat deep into the Peruvian Amazon jungle, to a place so remote that uncontacted tribes still live… this family adventure can be yours with a family-friendly trip into Manu National Park in Peru.
South America
Hiking the Inca Trail with Kids
The classic 4-day Inca Trail hike is one of the most legendary multi-day hikes in the world. There are just so many things about the Inca Trail that make it one of the world’s best hikes – the incomparable Andes scenery, the Inca ruins along the way, the challenge of Dead Woman’s Pass, and of course, passing through the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu for the first time. You may be wondering – is it possible to hike the classic 4-day Inca Trail with kids?
3 Days in the Uyuni Salt Flats with Kids
When we decided to visit Peru & Bolivia on our kids’ summer vacation, we knew we had to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats with kids. It’s a remote destination, but trust me it’s worth it. We joined a 3-day / 2 night family-friendly tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats and we had an amazing time!
5 Fun Things to do in La Paz with Kids (Bolivia)
La Paz, Bolivia is an amazing & beautiful city, yet it’s not a key figure in the South America travel scene. Many families visit La Paz with their kids on their way to somewhere else, like the Uyuni Salt Flats or Cusco, Peru, etc.
3 Days in Cusco with Kids – Acclimatizing Itinerary
Many visitors to Cusco with kids will struggle with its high altitude, and will need to plan to spend a few days acclimating to the altitude. Cusco was the first stop in our 4-week family trip through the mountains of Peru and Bolivia. To decrease our chances of getting altitude sickness, we developed this Cusco itinerary to help our family slowly acclimate to the altitude.
Dahlandia Hotel Review – Isla Mucura, Colombia
Imagine listening to the sound of crashing waves as you fall asleep in your own open-air seaside hut… Or gently swinging on your hammock on your private patio while enjoying tranquil views of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea…
Hiking Ciudad Perdida with Kids
Nestled way up high in the jungle of the lush Sierra Nevada mountains, Colombia’s Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) hike is a legitimate bucket list item for many intrepid travelers. It’s not an easy trek to Ciudad Perdida and unlike Machu Picchu there is no train to get you there the easy way. You may be wondering, “can I hike to Ciudad Perdida with kids?”
Tayrona National Park with Kids
Colombia’s Tayrona National Park is a truly special place. Nestled in-between the captivating turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, Tayrona National Park is home to excellent jungle hiking and many beautiful beaches. This combination was too enticing to pass up and we knew we had to visit Tayrona National Park with our kids.
Minca, Colombia with Kids
We knew we had to visit Minca with our kids; it’s simply our kind of town… An up-and-coming backpacker haven nested in the ultra-lush Sierra Nevada mountains, home to organic coffee and cocoa farms, waterfalls with swimming holes, great hiking and more.
3 Days in Rodadero with Kids
Rodadero, Santa Marta is a beach resort beautifully situated on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. Blessed with several beautiful beaches and close proximity to Tayrona National Park, there are plenty of fun things to do in Rodadero with kids.