Latin & South America Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking Trekking and hiking around the world Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:01:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://iantaylortrekking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Latin & South America Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking 32 32 What I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the Inca Trail https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-hiking-the-inca-trail/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-hiking-the-inca-trail/#respond Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:00:06 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=33551 This is what I wish I knew before hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and why the classic 5-Day Trek is the best way to experience the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Twenty years ago, I hiked the Inca Trail for the very first time—and I did just about everything wrong. I was […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-hiking-the-inca-trail/feed/ 0 Need Helicopter Evacuation & Trekking Insurance? We’ve Got You Covered! https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/need-helicopter-evacuation-trekking-insurance/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/need-helicopter-evacuation-trekking-insurance/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:09:36 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=32730 When you embark on an adventure with Ian Taylor Trekking, safety comes first. And the most essential safeguard? Trekking insurance that includes helicopter evacuation coverage. Need Helicopter Evacuation & Trekking Insurance? We’ve Got You Covered! 1). Get an insurance quote for your Everest Base Camp Trek 2). Get an insurance quote for climbing Kilimanjaro 3). […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/need-helicopter-evacuation-trekking-insurance/feed/ 0 The Biggest Mistakes People Make Trekking to Machu Picchu https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-biggest-mistakes-people-make-trekking-to-machu-picchu/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-biggest-mistakes-people-make-trekking-to-machu-picchu/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:46:40 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=32468 This post will cover the biggest mistakes people make trekking to Machu Picchu. I have been trekking the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu for 20 years. Our head guide works full time with Ian Taylor Trekking; we have two God children in Cusco and feels like home to us. Visiting Peru and the classic […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-biggest-mistakes-people-make-trekking-to-machu-picchu/feed/ 0 Summit Night Climbing Cotopaxi https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/summit-night-climbing-cotopaxi/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/summit-night-climbing-cotopaxi/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:53:46 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=28763 The summit night on Cotopaxi is challenging and requires excellent physical preparation and more importantly precise acclimatization. On this page we will cover important items you need to consider about climbing Cotopaxi and how to approach the summit night. This post will also cover the need to know elements for a successful Cotopaxi climb and […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/summit-night-climbing-cotopaxi/feed/ 0 Best Mountains to Climb Before Aconcagua https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/best-mountains-to-climb-before-aconcagua/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/best-mountains-to-climb-before-aconcagua/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:44:43 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=28676 Firstly, we will cover the best mountains to climb before Aconcagua. It is also important to understand more about high altitude and why our information can make the difference between success and failure. I am just back from my 11th successful ascent of Aconcagua. We had 10 out of 12 clients on the summit and […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/best-mountains-to-climb-before-aconcagua/feed/ 0 I Climbed Cotopaxi with Ian Taylor Trekking https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/i-climbed-cotopaxi-with-ian-taylor-trekking/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/i-climbed-cotopaxi-with-ian-taylor-trekking/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:35:24 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=28425 It has been a long time coming but finally I reached the summit of Cotopaxi. I originally tried to climb Cotopaxi in 2015, but the volcano erupted in August 2015.  I got busy doing other things and when I set my sights on another trip to Cotopaxi in 2022 the mountain closed again. 2024 was […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/i-climbed-cotopaxi-with-ian-taylor-trekking/feed/ 0 20 Things to Know Before Climbing Aconcagua https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/20-things-to-know-before-climbing-aconcagua/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/20-things-to-know-before-climbing-aconcagua/#respond Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:04:55 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=28374 Here are 20 things to know before climbing Aconcagua. Climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas, is a formidable challenge that requires excellent acclimatization and physical preparation.  With over 15 years of experience leading expeditions to this 6,962-meter (22,841 feet) summit, I’m here to share the essential tips that will help you get the […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/20-things-to-know-before-climbing-aconcagua/feed/ 0 The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition and Hydration for Mountaineering Expeditions https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-nutrition-and-hydration-for-mountaineering-expeditions/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-nutrition-and-hydration-for-mountaineering-expeditions/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:14:10 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=28174 Heading out on a mountaineering expedition requires careful planning and preparation. This is the ultimate guide to nutrition and hydration for Mountaineering Expeditions. From acclimatizing to bringing the right gear and training appropriately, there’s a lot to consider. Follow us on Facebook. However, one of the most critical factors often overlooked is diet and nutrition—both […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-nutrition-and-hydration-for-mountaineering-expeditions/feed/ 0 Acclimatize to Altitude From Home https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/acclimate-to-altitude-from-home/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/acclimate-to-altitude-from-home/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:06:30 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=28013 While you can’t fully replicate the effects of high altitude at home, you can certainly support your body’s acclimatization process before your trip. One option is to rent a hypoxic (altitude) tent, which reduces the oxygen concentration you breathe while sleeping, helping your body begin to adapt. However, this should always be combined with a […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/acclimate-to-altitude-from-home/feed/ 0 8 Years, 5 Trips: My Incredible Journey with Ian Taylor Trekking https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/8-years-5-trips-my-incredible-journey-with-ian-taylor-trekking/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/8-years-5-trips-my-incredible-journey-with-ian-taylor-trekking/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:40:18 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=27962 Trip one: Everest Base Camp, Nepal, 2017 September, 2015, I’m rushing with friends to get to the cinema to see Everest, the new blockbuster movie. We’re running late, I hate that, it makes me stressed and anxious. But all that goes away the minute I see those sweeping vistas of the Khumbu region. I was […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/8-years-5-trips-my-incredible-journey-with-ian-taylor-trekking/feed/ 0 Brighter Future: Multi-Functional Community Center for Inca Trail Porters https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/brighter-future-multi-functional-community-center-for-inca-trail-porters/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/brighter-future-multi-functional-community-center-for-inca-trail-porters/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:07:59 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=27750 Brighter Future: Multi-Functional Community Center for Inca Trail Porters. Help us help others. Ian Taylor Trekking has been supporting the needs of local communities for the past 17 years. After climbing Mount Everest in 2008, Ian and friend raised $100,000 to build the Mount Everest school in Uganda with charity Fields of Life. Much More […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/brighter-future-multi-functional-community-center-for-inca-trail-porters/feed/ 0 The Inca Trail: A Path of Heritage Burdened by Trash https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-inca-trail-a-path-of-heritage-burdened-by-trash/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-inca-trail-a-path-of-heritage-burdened-by-trash/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:48:24 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=27693 The Inca Trail: A Path of Heritage Burdened by Trash. There are 60,000km of Inca trails across the ancient Incan empire. The classic Inca trail trek to the majestic Machu Picchu, has been a treasured route for trekkers from around the world. For 25 years, I have walked this trail, marveling at its breathtaking beauty […]

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