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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
Traveling to Peru with a dog: entry requirements and the return home
Peru is one of South America’s most compelling countries. You’ve got Lima, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, the Andes, the Amazon, a desert coast, and…
25 May 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