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One Day in Lima – A Full Day Itinerary

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One day in Lima ? Lima is one of the largest cities in South America. And when you are vacationing in Peru, Lima you need to know it becomes a not to miss attraction in the country. The city has so much to offer to its tourists ranging from history and nature to culture and beaches. Talking about your Lima 1 day itinerary , well, I agree no traveler wishes to explore a destination on a tight schedule. But sometimes we have to do it, irrespective of our desire, right?  Despite this, I would say one day is also enough to make the best of your Lima tour. This post includes all the best things to do in Peru, Lima   and what to know before your trip to help you plan an ultimate tour of the city. With that being said, let’s start this Lima 1 day itinerary.  Table of Contents 1 Where to Stay in Lima Peru? 1.1 Central Lima 1.2 San Isidro 2 How To Get Around in Lima? 2.1 Lima Taxis 2.2 Lima Buses 2.3 Biking in Lima Peru 2.4 Uber in Lima Peru 3 How Safe Is Lima? 4 One Day In Lima It...

Hiking Valle de Cocora in Salento, Colombia: What You Need to Know

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Salento, Colombia  is one of the major destinations in Colombia. It’s a small town in Eje Cafetero , Colombia’s picturesque coffee region, located a few hours west of Bogota as the bus drives ( OK, so more like 12 hours ). The region is popular because in it grows one of the world’s most popular drugs: coffee. The town of Salento has numerous coffee farms – including our favorite, Ocaso – but it also has plenty of gorgeous and picturesque hikes. None of those hikes are as notable or as popular as the famous Valle de Cocora hike (Otherwise known as the Cocora Valley hike). We had seen postcard-perfect photos of the towering wax palms and bright green hills, which convinced us – amateur hikers though we are – that we needed to do the Valle de Cocora hike! We arrived in Salento bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to tackle the Valle de Cocora. What we didn’t realize was that the Cocora Valley hike is as difficult and po...

How To: Self-Guided City Tour of Medellin, Colombia for Under $5

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Medellin, Colombia is a beautiful city with a brutal history. Behind the red brick buildings of Medellin, against the backdrop of the lush green hills, lies a sinister past. Medellin is one of the very few places that we were actually nervous to visit during our month in Colombia. But once we arrived in Medellin, our fears slipped away. The city of “Eternal Spring” stuck with us. And although we did experience a couple of questionable interactions – isolated incidents during our entire month in Colombia, actually – we generally felt quite safe exploring Medellin. Our favorite and most budget-friendly day in Medellin was spent riding the Metro around the city, exploring and taking the gondolas up into the hills.   One of the things I was told before we left for South America was to not ride the Metro in Medellin.  Apparently, the trains get packed like sardines, which leads to discomfort and a high chance of theft. Y’all, w...