Posts Tagged ‘animals’

Photo of the Day: Pink Flamingos in Patagonia Argentina

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On the bus ride from Calafate, Argentina to the Perito Moreno Glacier, our driver pulled over just outside Calafate so we could take some pictures of the beautiful pink flamingos in a lake. Flamingos can be be found throughout much of South America and it’s best to have a telephoto lens when trying to capture them up close.

Pink Flamingos

Pink Flamingos On A Lake In Patagonia, Argentina

Photo of the Day: A Boy And His Donkey In Bolivia

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This young boy and his Donkey passed by while we were taking a snack and water break during our hike at Isla del Sol in Lake Titicaca.  The boy took interest in us and stopped just beside us to see what we were up to.  I engaged him in conversation and offered him Pringles in exchange for a picture, he agreed.

Animals on Isla del Sol

A Boy And His Donkey At Isla del Sol, Bolivia

Photo of the Day: Hardworking Mule In Peru

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During our Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, mules carried most of the loads.  Mules are used throughout the Andes Mountains in South America due to their strength, stamina, long life and they are sure-footed.  Horses can be found too, but typically only carrying people short distances.

Working Animals in the Andes Mountains

Mule Carrying Load During Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Photo of the Day: Llamas & Alpacas In Northern Chile

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Llamas, alpacas and vicunas roam Northern Chile’s Altiplano.  Most of them are domesticated, except vicunas, which remain wild and often a protected species.  These animals produce incredible wool fabrics, especially the vicuna.  While traveling in South America, you might also want to taste llama or alpaca steak.

Animals in the Andes Mountains

Llamas & Alpacas Crossing The Road in Chile

Photo of the Day: Armadillo In Penninsula Valdes Argentina

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We knew ArmadillosT were in the US specifically Texas, but we didn’t know they were in South American, this one we found in Argentina. This critter walked across the parking lot in Punta Norte quiet casually after we watched sea lions all day. It seemed to be comfortable around many cars and people.

Armadillo in South America

Armadillo Walks By While We Are in the Parking Lot in Punta Norte Argentina

Photo of the Day: Angry Turkey In Peru

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This turkey was at one of our rest stops during our Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.   The second picture below is of the same exact turkey after getting agitated.  My only guess is it didn’t like me too close to it taking pictures, but I didn’t ask directly.

Animals in the Andes

Wild Turkey

Farm Animals

Angry Turkey

Otavalo Market In Ecuador

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The Otavalo Market is one of South America’s most grandest and famous markets.  The best day to experience the market is on Saturdays.  From Quito, it’s a 2 hour bus ride to the city of Otavalo.  Passengers will start to get off the bus at several stops after you enter town, but be patient and you will arrive at the bus terminal.

Within five minutes of walking the vendor lined streets,  Otavalo made my top 5 most interesting places I visited in South America.  The energy felt while browsing the endless market is uplifting and fun.  It evokes curiosity and an uncontrollable desire to shop once immersed in the chaos.

We have chosen pictures that best provide an idea of what the Otavalo Market is all about.  To be fair, I feel as though this is one of those cases where you really need to experience the market to know what it’s truly like.

Ecaudor Plazas

Plaza Simon Bolivar in Otavalo

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