Here are a 9 essentials for backpacking south america. The us is hugely diverse, with skyscraper cities, open wilderness, sunny beaches, snowy mountains, arid desert, tropical seas and many spectacular manmade and natural landmarks. During my backpacking in south america i attended a lot of organized tours to learn more about the history of the places or simply to see more in a short amount of time. If you are contemplating backpacking central america, then this. No one i knew wanted to come along, but i still wanted to go, so i did it by myself. The above list is the minimal amount of stuff youll want to pack for a multi country trip in south america and will be fine for two. I originally visited in 2008 with g adventures and did a brazilargentina tour followed by a separate tour to peru a fantastic trip in todays post, tfgs backpacking guru is sharing her. Yeah by downloading this pdf youve taken your first step into the mind blowing game of. As a young backpacker with big ideas about seeing the americas your way you have just hit on the best way to do it.
I show some of my moments backpacking in south america. Pdf scholarship on backpackers speculates some individuals may extend. Backpacking southamerica for 5 months backpaco world. South america is one of the worlds most spectacular and intriguing trekking destinations. This blog post is available as a convenient and portable pdf that. We travelled light, said yes to as many adventures as possible, made friends to last a lifetime and saw things that wed only ever dreamed of. Solo travel is a great way to get outside your comfort zone and do something courageous.
Download our backpacking south america pdf so you can access it on the. On the approach, skirt outcrops at bald rock and see table rock mountain looming to the south. Not only that, but you also need to pack for different geographies and climates which will range from bonechilling mountains ranges to sweatinducing. Dont miss out on the sensory experience of the south american market either. Whether its your first time traveling alone or youre a seasoned lone ranger, heres some top tips for solo travel in south america. Bring this, ditch that, roll your clothes, pack bottom heavy. South america is an incredible continent with so much to offer the adventurous traveler. Must be more difficult to prioritize when hiking gear must be included as well. We did all of this whilst travelling on a budget, often sleeping in rooms filled with bunkbeds. South america is a large continent consisting of a diverse array of climates, from the hot and humid amazon jungle to to the arid and cold andean mountains, so obviously this really depends on where you plan on going exactly. Well give you the lowdown of where to go in south america, travel itineraries and backpacking routes, tips and tricks for south america budget travel, country profiles, and much more. What to bring on a long backpacking trip so youre going on a big backpacking trip across south america and you need to pack for several months on the road. I am leaving for a solo south american journey next month and this book included.
Backpacking around all the countries in south america will take you some time. Evolution of the hostel traveller hostelworld group. It shows you want to learn more about how to plan your own 30day south america backpacking route. Tips for solo travel in south america lonely planet. The continent is made up of 12 nations, the biggest rainforest in the world, more than 371million people and 17,840,000sq km of land. Well, after 5 months of backpacking through colombia, ecuador, peru, chile, and argentina, we can safely say that weve fully field tested everything that we packed for backpacking in south america. Welcome to a firstofitskinda definitive rundown of the best backpacking spot in each state plus two runnersup based on a survey of backpacker readers.
This lonely planet is also available as kindle ebook and covers the highlights in argentina, bolivia, brazil, chile, colombia, peru etc. Ultralight backpacking with kids with a little planning, its fun and easy chapter 27. The ultimate guide to backpacking peru hostelworld. The one thing i wish id known before traveling the internet is filled with backpacking tips for first time backpackers. From its ranges rise the western hemispheres most impressive alpine peaks, and it is home to traditional indian peoples, as well as intriguing sites of aymara, inca, and preinca civilizations. I quickly discovered that i liked it more than hiking with a partner or a group. Before we left for 5 months of south america backpacking, we spent months researching what to pack for south america or rather, i did jeremys less persnickety about these things. Backpacker advice backpacking tips, gap year travel planning. I spent three amazing months backpacking around south america. But he makes clear how chavez, alone among venezuelan politicians of the. Help, guides and information about budget travel and gap years.
For those travelling south america who do not expect to camp but stay only in guesthouses, hostels, etc. As one of many visitors in the backcountry, a carefully planned trip can help to protect yourself as well as the environment. Of course safety is a concern for women traveling alone, but outside of the biggest cities, like lima and quito, every place that tourists usually go is perfectly safe. Traveling alone doesnt mean youre alone the entire time. But from safety concerns to budgeting and itinerary planning, there are plenty of things that might seem confusing if youre preparing for your first time backpacking in south. Naturally there are a number of things one does need to take into account as a woman traveling anywhere alone, and south america certainly has its own issues to look out for as a solo female traveller. Great times, tales and tips through the adventurous southern continent. Things to consider maps to plan access, takeoff and return points, route of travel, approximate camping areas and. Backpacking in south america was one of our alltime travel highlights. Youve gotten on that flight, youve retrieved your backpack at the luggage.
See more ideas about backpacking, hiking and backpacking tips. This sort of challenge just doesnt happen on a bus tour when there are 39 other people who look just like you in close proximity. South east asia might have once been the coolest backpacking hangout, but south america, with its exceptional diversity of cultures and landscapes, is quickly becoming the number one place for a backpacking adventure. The complete packing guide to backpacking south america. I spent my firstmonth hiking around peru, exploring machu picchu and camping in the amazon. I then flew to columbia where i camped on the beach in hammocks and explored the beautiful walled city of cartagena before sailing north to panama. Although travelling alone in south america might feel like a daunting prospect, youre never likely to be far away from potential travel companions. This south america travel guide will provide you with everything you need to know to prepare for your trip backpacking through south america. Yeah by downloading this pdf youve taken your first step into the mindblowing game of. The backpacker trail through south america is full of solo female travelers, happily making their way through across the continent. Best backpacking holidays in america backpacking tours. Home to one of the most intriguing wonders of the world, highaltitude mountains, lush rainforests, plunging coastal cliffs, the best seafood um hello, they invented ceviche and a plethora of fluffy llamas to befriend, peru is a backpackers dream. Between the physical stamina it takes to make it up and down a mountain and the preparation it takes to pack a backpack with all the essentials, very few people take on this feat. South america backpacking packing list desk to dirtbag.
Explore for up to six months with this south america travel itinerary. Peru is one of the most popular south american destinations for backpackers, and for good reason. How i packed for 3 months in south america in 1 carryon. From the summit, gaze across pristine forest and spy 6,000foot peaks lying on the horizon. Such are the stories you collected when you travel alone. Looking ahead, south america is the biggest emerging backpacker route for. Get in quickly, however, because backpackers are beginning to discover south america in droves. Before we begin, lets start with this major premise. Backpacker advice provides travel tips for planning backpacking trips around the world. Beginners guide for backpacking south america posted on april 5, 2017 april 3, 2018 by barry by barry with my cairo to cape town trip fast approaching, i have taken the time to look back over my south america backpacking journey. Most of the countries in central america have a common gringo trail which is all the hot spots in the country for tourism. I got started when i hiked the long trail in vermont in 2008. If you like to book some activities in advance i recommend you to have a look into getyourguide as this platform offers the possibility to book tours from local tour operators.
I would like to take about 6 days and go to turkey. The complete backpacking packing list stingy nomads. Crossing borders in south america is nerve wracking so youre going to want to have a light pack that border agents can rummage through and chances are they will. Your ultralight backpacking first aid kit include a lot in a twoounce first aid kit chapter 28. Tips for traveling solo through south america budget travel. But when i travel alone, i take a very small suitcase. Traveling solo in south america as a woman the legendary. You find make friends down there, most of the buses that you take in guatemala will be full of other tourists. French citizen christy offret shares her tips and adventures from the road, two months into her south american backpacking journey. The united states of america is perhaps the most iconic country in the world, but is nothing like the manic nation associated with hollywood movies. Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in america.
Backpacking in south america free travel guide backpacker steve. South america is an easy place to find cheap and filling food. Also, i lived in south america mostly peru for those five months. You want a bag big enough to carry the essentials but not so big that it gets in the way when you are on trains or buses and you may not realize how often you are going to have that bag on your back. Oceania and south america 1999 to 2003, 2005 helped in gaining.