Pics of the Week: The Andes

July 11, 2014 Sacha Mlynek

The Andes are the backbone of South America. Running from Colombia all the way to Chile, they present a landscape made for contemplation, adventure, intrigue, and everyday life. Let our Pics of the Week collection inspire you to go and see for yourself just how amazing this mountain range truly is.

The statue of El Panecillo stands tall above the Andean city of Quito.

The statue of El Panecillo stands tall above the Andean city of Quito.

 Inca Trail trekkers get their first glimpse of Machu Picchu.

Inca Trail trekkers get their first glimpse of Machu Picchu.

Mountain lagoon in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile.

Mountain lagoon in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile.

A woman walks high above the streets of La Paz, Bolivia.

A woman walks high above the streets of La Paz, Bolivia.

Starry night in Peru. Photo courtesy of Adam N.

Starry night in Peru. Photo courtesy of Adam N.


Getting There

G Adventures runs a number of departures with wide range of dates and activities to cater for different tastes. We’re thrilled at the prospect of showing you this wonderful planet as you’ve never seen it — check out our small group trips here.

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