About
Why Discover Andes
A practical, editorial guide to one of the world's great mountain regions, written for people who want to travel well rather than fast.
Discover Andes covers the full Andean spine, from Colombia's coffee country down to Patagonia's granite. We write the kind of guides we wished existed when we were planning our own first trips: practical, regional, honest about altitude and weather, and respectful of the communities who shape these mountains.
What we cover
- Country-by-country planning for Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia.
- Major trekking routes from the Inca Trail to Torres del Paine.
- Scenic railways, mountain road trips, and border crossings.
- Food, markets, textiles, and Andean culture.
- Altitude, weather, and responsible mountain travel.
How we make money
Discover Andes is reader-supported. Some links to tours and lodges are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission when you book through them, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend operators we'd happily send friends to.
Get in touch
Questions, route ideas, or feedback? Use the contact page.