Altitude in Cusco: How to Acclimatize
Cusco sits at about 3,400 meters. Here is how to ease into the altitude, from starting in the Sacred Valley to pacing your first days.
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Where to Stay in Arenal and La Fortuna: Town vs. Volcano Lodges
Stay in walkable La Fortuna or out by the volcano? How to choose your base in Costa Rica’s Arenal area, from town hotels to hot springs resorts.
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Monteverde, Costa Rica: A Cloud Forest Guide
Misty reserves, hanging bridges, night walks and a shot at spotting the quetzal: what to know before you visit Monteverde’s cloud forest.
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Best Time to Visit Costa Rica: Dry Season vs. Green Season
Dry season sunshine or green season lushness? How Costa Rica’s weather works on the Pacific and Caribbean sides, and how to pick your months.
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Day Trips from Buenos Aires: Tigre, Colonia, the Pampas and San Antonio de Areco
Swap city bustle for river delta canals, a colonial Uruguayan town, gaucho country and a lazy estancia lunch on these easy Buenos Aires day trips.
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Best Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires: Where to Stay and Explore
From leafy Palermo to cobblestoned San Telmo, a guide to the Buenos Aires barrios worth staying in, strolling through and eating your way across.
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Day Trips from Bogotá: Salt Cathedral, Guatavita and More
An underground cathedral, a sacred lagoon, a colonial town and a mountaintop view — the most rewarding escapes from Bogotá.
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What to Eat in Bogotá: Classic Dishes and Drinks to Try
Ajiaco, changua, chocolate with cheese and a market full of fruit you’ve never heard of — a delicious primer on Bogotá’s food.
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Where to Stay in Bogotá: A Neighborhood Guide
Colonial lanes, leafy dining streets or polished north-side calm — how to pick the right Bogotá neighborhood for your trip.
