Two Backpackers

Photo of the Day: Mountains at Dusk in Northwest Argentina

| by Aracely on September 3rd, 2024 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

Northern Argentina is the less traveled, but much to share region surrounding the province of Salta.  We explored this region by renting a vehicle for 7 days, beginning southwest to the city of Salta.  On the drive from Cachi to Cafayate, the sun was settling and we took this beautiful photo of a blanket of white clouds being held back by glowing red mountains with the moon already shining.

Red Mountains at Dusk in Near Cafayate, Argentina

Photo of the Day: A Good Luck Sunset

| by Jason on August 28th, 2024 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

San Pedro de Atacama is a Chilean town and commune in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. It is located east of Antofagasta, some 106 km (60 mi) southeast of Calama and the Chuquicamata copper mine, overlooking the Licancabur volcano. There are various activities for tourist and adventurers in the San Pedro de Atacama area: trekking, climbing, archaeological sightings, exploration tours in natural landscapes and even sand boarding in the desert. Because of its altitude, a brief period of acclimatization may be required.

Valle de la Luna (“Valley of the Moon”), a moon-like landscape with ruins of old Chilean salt mines, and worker huts. Valle de la Muerte (Death Valley): a valley where gigantic dunes and rocks abound. – Wikipedia

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Stack of Rocks Symbolizing Good Luck in San Pedro de Atacama Desert

Photo of the Day: Another Beautiful Sunset

| by Aracely on June 2nd, 2024 | 2 Comments » | Photo of the Day

During our travels we have been lucky enough to see many beautiful sunset. This was one of the most impressive. The photo was taken in the small town of Putre during our drive through the northern Altiplano of Chile. Putre was our resting point the first night of our drive and also a jump of point for visiting Laguna Chungara.

Sunset in Putre Chile

Photo of the Day: Sun Setting On Patagonia Landscape

| by Aracely on April 24th, 2024 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

This photo was taken on top of a large rock hill next to Los Perros Camp Site will trekking the Full Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park in the Patagonia region of Chile. It was cold and windy up there but the views were worth every minute of it.

Sun Setting On Patagonia Landscape in Torres Del Paine National Park

Photo of the Day: Vanilla Sky Sunset in the Atacama Desert

| by Aracely on April 15th, 2024 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

San Pedro de Atacama is located around beautiful landscapes.  During our Valle de la Luna tour in the Atacama desert with Cactus Tours we visited the Mirador where we witnessed yet another beautiful sunset that reminded us of a vanilla sky.

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Vanilla Sky Sunset in the Atacama Desert of Chile

Photo of the Day: Black & White Sunset on Lake Titicaca

| by Jason on March 28th, 2024 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

Copacabana is a holy city on the shores of Lake Titicaca in northwestern Bolivia. Once sacred to the Incas, Copacabana is now home to the revered statue of La Virgen de la Candelaria, the patron saint of Bolivia. This city is far less famous than the beach of the same name in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but the latter was named after this one—by grateful Brazilian fisherman who were saved from a storm by the Virgin of Copacabana. In addition to the Catholic basilica, Copacabana is home to several pre-Incan sacred sites and hosts a number of colorful Catholic festivals. And it is the best base in Bolivia for exploring Lake Titicaca and the ancient temples of Isla del Sol. – Sacred Destinations

This photo was taken from the the top Cerro Calvario (Calvary Hill). The summit provides fine views of Lake Titicaca and makes a nice place to watch the sunset.

Black & White Sunset in Copacabana, Bolivia

Photo of the Day: Sunset at Isla del Sol, Bolivia

| by Aracely on March 2nd, 2024 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

After a full day of hiking from the north part of the island to the south, we took a rest at a restaurant with an amazing view of Lake Titicaca.  The hours passed and the sun began to hide behind the horizon.  The sunset slowly revealed some amazing colors.

Sunset at Isla del Sol, Bolivia