Posts Tagged ‘andes mountains’

Photo of the Day: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

| by Jason on August 5th, 2025 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

The Salkantay Trek is an alternative hike to Machu Picchu that provides incredible mountain landscapes, jungle vegetation and snow below your boots.  The varying environments make it one of the most beautiful and challenging treks to Machu Picchu.  Early in the morning rivers had a frozen surface, steam escaped our mouths and mountains were artfully blanketed with snow.

Andes Mountain Range

Snow Capped Mountains During Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Photo of the Day: Aerial View of Snow Capped Mountains

| by Jason on August 3rd, 2025 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

While flying from Cusco to Lima, Peru, be sure to book a window seat.  The aerial views of the rugged Andes mountain landscapes are something you will rarely see.  In this travel photo, snow capped mountains escape through the thick cloud cover.

Snow Capped Mountains in Peru

Snow Capped Mountains Above the Clouds

Photo of the Day: Valle de Frances Patagonia

| by Jason on July 28th, 2025 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

During our Full Circuit Trek at Torres del Paine Patagonia we hiked to the top of Valle de Frances. Valle de Frances is the middle leg of what forms the “W.” If you can endure it, there is a hidden trail that continues to lead up the mountain past the spot where most hikers have lunch. The hike is a bit dangerous especially when the surface of the rocks freezes but the views are just stunning.

Views of Patagonia Mountains

Jason Having Lunch At Valle de Frances Patagonia

Photo of the Day: Sheep In Central Andes Ecuador

| by Aracely on July 19th, 2025 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

Insilivi is a tiny town located in the Central Andes of Ecuador. We began our Quilotoa Loop Hike from this town where there is only one hostal, Hostel Mama LLama. These sheep were just hanging out outside near our hostel door.

Animals in the Andes

Sheep At Insilivi, Ecuador

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