Peru’s answer to Manaus, Iquitos has all the usual wildlife tours plus a thriving ayahuasca industry, perfect for young backpackers looking for a psychedelic and spiritual escapade. The nearby floating town of Belén is out of this world too.
Netflix’ hit series Narcos has really put Medellín on the map, for all the wrong reasons. Those days are long gone though, so travelers can now enjoy this friendly, picturesque city without the threat of being gunned down in the street.
Trekking through dense jungle for days on end to discover a lost city sounds like every young traveler’s dream. Expect to find plenty of backpackers hanging around in nearby Santa Marta for this very reason.
Remember what we said about waterfalls making people happy? The same applies to the epic Angel Falls (travel to Venezuela is not currently recommended).
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