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Are Huacachina & Paracas Worth It? An Honest Rating of What to Do (And What to Skip)

November 26, 2025No Comments

Is Huacachina worth visiting? View of Huacachina, Peru from above

Let’s get right to it: Are Huacachina and Paracas worth visiting? Short answer: Not as the main event. But, if you are passing through on the bus between Lima, Cusco, or Arequipa, then yes, definitely. A day or two here can be one of the highlights of your trip, if you know what to do […]

Ecuador, South America, Travel

Ruta de las Cascadas Baños Ecuador

May 17, 2023No Comments

At the start of the Ruta de las Cascadas, the first waterfall is in the distance surrounded by green land and cloudy skies

On day two in Baños, we decided to bike the infamous Ruta de las Cascadas from Baños to Pailón del Diablo. I had read a few blogs and was confident we could find our way independently, rather than join a tour group. I’m happy we chose this option, as we were able to spend as […]