South America
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A long, bumpy road up – but the views are worth it. Would you go to Machu Picchu? Have you been?
worldonwheelsblog.com
Is Machu Picchu Wheelchair Accessible? What You Need to Know Before Visiting - World on Wheels
Do you have mobility problems but still have Machu Picchu on your bucket list? Read this post to find out if Machu Picchu is wheelchair accessible.
Nomad Traveler replied to the discussion Peru trip in the forum South America 2 years ago
Hi John,
Visited South America (Peru,Galapagos, Patagonia) last year with my Dad who has accessibilty issues.We actually hired a travel advisor Voyagers Travel.Andre is the owner and he was a gem, accomodated all our needs and the best part was that my Dad was super comfortable throughout the trip.He can be the right person to guide you… Read moreIt is great seeing countries aiming to be leaders in their region for accessible travel!
thecostaricanews.com
Costa Rica Consolidates Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
But these campaigns generally do not stop thinking about more accessible tourism that includes all kinds of people
Hi, We’re thinking of Galapagos with Nat Geo next August, and I’m curious what types of trails/paths or “non-existant” trails are on the islands?
I have some hip and foot problems and rough terrain can make me very unhappy the next day.
I know I probably won’t hike the Lava fields, just wondering what everyone else has experiencedThanks…./
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Might not be that easy…
This site has filters you can try. It said 0 for wheelchair accessible and 0 for fully paved, but 2 partially paved paths…
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Hi Starla,
Had done Galapagos last year with my Dad.My Dad has accessibility issues so I was extremely worried about the terrain. Somebody on the forum suggested me to contact Voyagers Travel.I’m sending you the link.The best part was that they took care of everything and the owner Andre was a gem, he made sure all our preferences whether in… Read more
2 weeks in Colombia Itinerary help
Hello, I will be traveling in Colombia with my spouse and 2 young adult kids at the end of July. I would love to hear suggestions of people’s Colombia “highlights.” We are interested in spectacular scenery, possibly hiking/trekking, and local/village life. We have less interest in large cities, museums etc. We…
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If you have just two weeks, you might want to consider flying between cities to save time. Buses can be helpful for backpacking trips. I recommend Avianca which is great for longer journeys. A tip: If you are keep on travelling in buses, make sure to buy tickets well in advance. There are lot of construction work going on on most of the… Read more
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