This wasn’t my first time hiking in South America, but it was by far the most emotional. Not because...This wasn’t my first time hiking in South America, but it was by far the most emotional. Not because of the landscape (though it's breathtaking), but because of the people we met. A young boy ran alongside our group offering handmade bracelets. He was maybe seven, but spoke with such pride about the mountain.Ver másVer menos

I’m a photographer, and I booked this tour mainly for the photos. But as we got closer to the mounta...I’m a photographer, and I booked this tour mainly for the photos. But as we got closer to the mountain, I realized this wasn’t just a “cool shot” opportunity. The geology lesson the guide gave during the hike was fascinating...he explained why the layers had those colors, how they formed, and how locals interpret them spiritually.Ver másVer menos

It was an amazing day with my family

What surprised me most wasn’t the mountain itself, but the contrast between silence and scale. Durin...What surprised me most wasn’t the mountain itself, but the contrast between silence and scale. During the hike, there were long stretches where we didn’t talk, just walked. I could hear my breath, the crunch of the trail, and nothing else. Ver másVer menos