El Tatio stirs before dawn — an otherworldly high-altitude geyser field above 14,000 ft in Chile. Over 80 vents send steam and boiling bursts into the pale sunrise.

Founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, Lima sparkles along Peru’s west coast with a lively, irresistible charm. From sunrise surfers and paragliders drifting over the bay to salsa-filled nights, the city blends historic cathedrals and leafy parks with world-class museums, buzzing plazas and unforgettable dining — Lima truly offers something for every kind of explorer.