Two Backpackers

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Argentina Galleries

Argentina has the best beef in the world, delicious Malbec wine, Patagonia and Salteña empanadas. In Patagonia we were closer to marine life than we have ever been before. We walked with penguins, rolled on the beach with elephant seals and listened to sea lions. Buenos Aires is a city with heavy European influence offering incredible architecture and art sculptured parks. We had two road trips in Argentina which created new friendships and provided stunning landscapes. And we had lots of beef, wine and empanadas… did we already mention that?

Chile Galleries

During our time in Chile we rented a rented a 4×4 pick up truck and took an amazing road trip into the Northern Altiplano then made our way south to San Pedro de Atacama and saw pink flamingos, geysers, salt flats, wild vicuñas, and multiple beautiful sunsets.  The high light of our visit in Chile was our 9-day hiked of the Full Circuit at Torres del Paine National Park.

Peru Galleries

Hiking up to Machu Picchu was going to be the highlight of our visit in Peru.  Unfortunately, due to flooding from heavy rains, Machu Picchu was closed and our hike was postponed (we do plan to come back during this trip.) Even without Machu Picchu, we enjoyed Peru very much and actually got to visit many other Inca ruins that we might have missed otherwise.

Ecuador Galleries

Ecuador is Aracely’s country of birth and we really enjoyed having the opportunity to visit as many places as we did. We hope to make others aware that there is much more to Ecuador than The Galapagos Islands (which we did not visit this time around.)  During our time in Ecuador we visited its major cities, the beach, hiked in the central highlands and even ate Cuy.

Colombia Galleries

We would like to help change the perception others might have of Colombia.  Through our pictures we’d like to show what it has to offer.  During our stay we enjoyed strolling the beautiful colonial streets of Cartagena, swimming in the pristine beaches of Tayrona Park, discovering the modern city of Medellin, taking lovely country side hikes near the small town of Salento and salsa dancing in Cali.

Panama Galleries

Panama offered us adventure, sun, history, and great shopping.  We visited Bocas del Toro, Boquete, Panama City and Puerto Lindo.  Our activities included whitewater rafting, hot springs, Pacific and Caribbean Coast islands, and visiting the Panama Canal. Then we left Central America on a sailboat and headed to Cartagena Colombia to begin our South American journey.

Costa Rica Galleries

During our time in Costa Rica we visited the beautiful beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, the cloud forest region of Monteverde and Santa Ana and the city of San Jose.  We were truly impressed with the natural beauty and rich wildlife of Costa Rica. Don’t limit yourself to the Caribbean coast, you will be surprised at the Pacific coast beaches such as Samara Beach.

Nicaragua Galleries

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central American with lots to offer visitors.  During our 16-day visit we enjoyed many different activities from Volcano Boarding, to a multi-day trek, surfing and finally a great canopy tour with views of the beach.  Although Nicaragua is the second poorest country in Latin America (Haiti being the first) it’s definitely not the cheapest to visit.

El Salvador Galleries

When we began our journey in Central America, El Salvador was the country we decided to avoid.  The decision was not based on any specific reason we simply preferred a more direct route south and planned to travel from Guatemala to Honduras to Nicaragua and onwards.  With Honduras’s political instability we decided to make made a detour to El Salvador instead. And we are glad we did.

Guatemala Galleries

On August 27, 2024 we set out to travel the world. Our first destination was Guatemala. We trekked around the country for ten days and then settled in Antigua for three weeks to take Spanish language classes.  This country has truly surprised us with its diverse natural beauty, rich culture and magical landscape.

Brazil Galleries

In March 2024, we took a week long trip to Iguazu Falls located in the Brazil/Argentina border.  It consists of 275 waterfalls along 2.7 Kilometers (1.6 miles).  The views were breath taking but feeling the power of the water with our senses was truly amazing.  The pictures really don’t do any justice to this natural paradise.

US Galleries

These photos are a collection of our adventures in the United States.  Over the past three years we’ve made it a point to go out and do the things we said we’ve always wanted to do.   We hope they inspire you do to do the same, to stop waiting for the “some day” to come along.   We hope they inspire you to live life to the fullest.