From tropical heat to Andean altitude
South America
A multi-country journey across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru — from tropical coastlines to high Andean altitude.
- 01
Bogotá
Colombia
Bogotá is not a city that reveals itself through singular landmarks. It unfolds through movement, altitude, contrast and repetition. Built across a high Andean plateau at 2,640 meters, the Colombian capital feels both ex…
- 02
Choachí – Waterfalls & Cloud Forest
Colombia
We left Bogotá by Uber, not fully aware of how quickly the landscape would transform. The city faded as the car climbed higher and higher over the mountain pass. The road was steep, winding, and at times rough. At over 3…
- 03
Zipaquirá – Catedral de Sal
Colombia
We took an Uber from Bogotá, a little over an hour through the outskirts and into the countryside. The ride was easy, straightforward – classic day-trip energy. Zipaquirá itself feels calm compared to the capital. Brick…
- 04
Quilotoa Crater Lake
Ecuador
After spending some time in Latacunga, we organized a local taxi driver who took us high up into the Ecuadorian Andes. The drive itself was already spectacular. The road climbed steadily through remote highland villages…
- 05
Quito
Ecuador
After arriving from Bogotá, Quito immediately impressed us with its historic old town, beautiful plazas and lively cafés. The city sits high in the Andes at almost 2,900 meters and has a unique atmosphere where colonial …