The area surrounding Peru’s main attraction, Machu Picchu, was hit hard by floods last month and won’t be available to tourists until April. Even before the flood, I’ve heard some people say that Machu Picchu was “over-hyped.” At the same time, Peru’s neighbor–Chile–is recovering from massive earthquakes. Both countries are most likely experiencing steep declines [...]
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Author of Grandaddy of South American Travel Guides Identifies Cheapest Places, Recent Tourism Trends
In this interview, Ben Box, author of the South American Handbook, notes the growing trends of volunteerism and community tourism in South America. He also points out the destinations offering the best values and the places that travelers best avoid. Follow the directions below to receive a 25 percent discount on any Footprint guide about [...]
