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Elevation, prominence, and the illusion of height in the Andes
Say "Andes," and most people picture extreme heights, snow and thin air. The reality is far more complex. The Andes aren’t a single, uniform massif—their elevation,…
3 February 2026
Mejillones Peninsula: Where the Desert Meets the Ocean
Our journey across Chile enters its second half, and after crossing the Andes we finally reach the Pacific—specifically the port town of Mejillones, just north of…
29 January 2026
Valle de la Luna: lunar landscape near San Pedro de Atacama
After visiting the lagoons of the Salar de Atacama, we head back toward the town of San Pedro de Atacama . Our second stop of the day is one of the area’s best…
29 January 2026
Laguna Chaxa: Flamingos in the Heart of the Salar de Atacama
We only had two nights in San Pedro de Atacama, so we didn’t have much time for longer outings. We opted for places nearby, and first up was Laguna Chaxa . To be…
29 January 2026
Licancabur: a two-and-a-half-year dream of climbing an Altiplano icon
About two and a half years ago, we drove from Argentina into Chile via Paso de Jama. On the Chilean side, the monumental bulk of Licancabur suddenly loomed to our…
21 December 2025
Paso de Jama Pass: crossing by car from Argentina to Chile
After a relaxed, fascinating morning on Salinas Grandes, we continue west. About 350 kilometers of completely unknown country lie ahead. On the map it looks…
31 January 2026
Cerro Paranal: Only in complete darkness do the stars reveal themselves
After a few days in the seaside town of Mejillones, we head south towards the summit of Cerro Paranal in the Atacama Desert. On the way we stock up at a mall in…
3 January 2026
San Francisco Pass: Sorry, we're closed!
It’s early morning after an extremely short night spent stargazing, and we wake just below the summit of Cerro Paranal. We study the map from every angle, but the…
5 January 2026
Traveling with a Dog from the EU to South America: Country-by-Country Entry Rules
Traveling with a dog outside the European Union is always a notch trickier than traveling within Schengen. Add South America and you enter a world of different…
9 February 2026
What to Have in Your Car for an Altiplano Road Trip
Traveling the Altiplano often takes you into areas where you can’t rely on infrastructure or quick help. Most of the time everything feels straightforward, but when…
22 December 2025
Choosing the right vehicle for exploring the Altiplano: practical, on-the-ground advice
The Altiplano is a vast high plateau in South America, sitting roughly between 3,500 and 4,800 meters above sea level. It spans mainly Bolivia , northern Peru ,…
22 December 2025