Our guides: Latine America

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Before you zip up your backpack, we've put together free, complete travel guides for every destination we've been through, each one written after spending real time on the ground.

What you'll find in our guides: detailed itineraries to plan your trip without missing a thing, realistic budgets, our favourite activities and places to eat, interactive Google My Maps with every address we've tested, and practical advice on everyday life and the best times to visit each destination.

Here are all of our guides:

San Pedro de Atacama: your complete guide to the driest desert in the world San Pedro de Atacama in Chili: what to do, where to eat, budget, and excursions in the driest desert in the world. Plus, the 3-day 4x4 road trip from Atacama to Uyuni in Bolivia, featuring lagoons, volcanoes, and the giant salt flat. Pucón: Your Complete Guide to the Chilean Gateway to Patagonia Pucón is a town nestled at the foot of the Andes, and in fact, its name actually means "entrance to the mountain range." When you first arrive in this town, bordered by a lake and watched over by a volcano, you instantly feel the sheer beauty and power of nature in this region. | Our travel guide, specially crafted by De Sacs et d’Eau The absolute must-dos in Ushuaia Congrats, you've made it to "el fin del mundo" (the end of the world)—you're actually here! While its location is absolutely breathtaking, we didn't find the town itself to be particularly beautiful; other towns and villages in Patagonia definitely had more charm. But honestly, you don't come to Ushuaia for the architecture anyway. You come for everything else, and it certainly doesn't disappoint: the incredible nature, the rich history, and the endless activities waiting for you. | Our travel guide, specially crafted by De Sacs et d’Eau El Chaltén: How to get ready for the Fitz Roy trek Before we even start talking about hiking, there is one important thing to keep in mind. The original name of this iconic mountain isn't actually Fitz Roy, but El Chaltén, which means "the smoking mountain" in the indigenous Tehuelche language. It's a fitting name inspired by the clouds that almost constantly wrap themselves around its peak. | Our travel guide, specially crafted by De Sacs et d’Eau What to do in Bariloche? The best activities Bariloche is a town that charms you from the moment you arrive. Nestled on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and surrounded by mountains, it feels just like an Alpine resort tucked away in the south of Argentina. And that is no coincidence is no accident. | Our travel guide, specially crafted by De Sacs et d’Eau Paraguay travel: is it really worth the trip? Paraguay is often left off South American travel itineraries. After spending some time there, we can see why. There aren't many tourist activities, and the landscapes can be flat and a bit uninspiring. However, there are still a few good reasons to visit. Here is our unfiltered take. | Our travel guide, specially crafted by De Sacs et d’Eau San Rafael in 2 days: The best self-drive itineraries San Rafael, south of Mendoza, is often treated as just a quick pit stop on the way to Patagonia. Classic mistake. The region is packed with incredible landscapes that are easy to reach by car, without blowing your budget or spending endless days on the road. | Our travel guide, specially crafted by De Sacs et d’Eau The very best things to do in Mendoza! Mendoza is built on a bit of a paradox. At first glance, the region looks dry, almost arid. Yet, thanks to an ingenious irrigation system inherited from pre-Columbian peoples and refined over the centuries, this land has transformed into one of South America's greatest wine-growing regions. | Our travel guide, specially crafted by De Sacs et d’Eau What to do in Salta and Jujuy: a five-day itinerary The Salta-Jujuy loop is easily one of the most stunning road trips you can experience in Argentina. In just a few days, you'll find yourself journeying from lush green valleys to sweeping mineral deserts, and from sun-drenched vineyards to high-altitude plateaus soaring over 4,000 meters. It's a packed itinerary, and it can be demanding at times, but it’s a journey that will truly stay with you forever... | Our travel guide, specially crafted by De Sacs et d’Eau

About Our Travel Guides

Our guides also reflect our commitment to more responsible travel. We favour overland transport, locally-run shops and restaurants, family-run accommodation, and ethical alternatives to mass-tourism attractions. No lecturing, just concrete choices that make travel better for everyone.

From South America to Europe and Southeast Asia, every destination is covered with detailed itineraries, interactive maps and real budgets. Before you zip up your backpack, dive into our guides: resources made by travellers, for travellers, so you can set off with peace of mind and miss nothing.

Our guides mainly cover South America (Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia) and Europe (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece). Every guide is built for backpackers on a limited budget: we favour affordable places to stay, local restaurants where you can eat for a few euros, and free or low-cost activities.

What makes our guides different is that they always build in an eco-conscious approach. We recommend overland transport over domestic flights, homestays over hotel chains, and experiences that support the local economy over mass-market attractions. You'll also find a "Travel responsibly" box with tips specific to each destination.

Guides made by backpackers, for backpackers. Read them before you leave, save the maps to your phone, and use them right there on the ground.

Learn more about us and our “De Sacs et d'Eau” project

We're Tristan and Mathilde. A French duo who set off for a year of backpacking across South America, with one conviction: the best memories are made along the way. De Sacs et d'Eau is our travel blog, with complete guides, itineraries tested on the ground, and interactive maps to help you plan your trip with everything you need, right in your pocket. To do that, we favour overland travel over flying, buy local, and choose accommodation and businesses run by local people. Travelling far, yes, but with our impact in mind.

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