A backpacking trip from Santiago, Chile up to Quito, Ecuador. One month to do it. Please, suggest some stops!?

Question

I am backpacking from Santiago up to Quito and looking for cities to stop in. If you have city suggestions along with bus times, rough costs, that would rock!

Answer 1

I really loved Arequipa, Peru.  You can take a few days and see the magnificent condors, hike a volcano, go river rafting, or just enjoy the beautiful, laid back town.  I've also heard that San Carlos de Atacama is a great stopping point, but I've never been there.  Good luck and have a blast!