Where should you begin your travels? There are so many places to visit around Latin America. We could recommend anything from exploring underground worlds like Rio Secreto in Mexico to hiking through Patagonia. Exploring Latin America by foot, indeed, is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty while on vacation. You can travel along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, wander Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica, or stroll the northern Andes. But, don’t just start without advance planning. It is a lonely journey. And it requires some really cool gear and training. Backcountry can take care of the gear problems, but training is more difficult.
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If you are completely out of shape and active Latin America travel is a dream inspired by some movie you saw, we would suggest starting with camping. Then move on to hiking through short trails. Nothing big at the start, it can just be trips that only take your weekend. This will prepare you for the wild. Another very good skill to have is a basic knowledge of plants and the wild. After all, if you are going on a potentially six- to eight-month journey, anything can happen. Read up on some books and actually try the things out beforehand. If this course is followed, you will be ready to take the trip in about one year.
However, there is another important thing which needs to be tackled: packing all the things that you will need to carry. It is a balance between staying comfortable and having to carry that. We would suggest that you go through the following infographic, which is filled with travel tips to learn about the best ways to pack.
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