Chiloé Archipelago is unlike anywhere else in Chile. A land of myths and legends, beaches, penguins, and churches. What a crazy mix! Let’s explore this corner of Patagonia. Wild winds off the Pacific Ocean batter the west coast beaches, hemmed in by sand dunes and a rugged landscape home to feral Chilote ponies. Penguins breed …
Keen to explore Chilean Patagonia but don’t know where to start? We’ve put together the perfect Carretera Austral road trip itinerary. When people consider visiting Chile, it is often the phenomenal Torres del Paine National Park, the epic landscapes of the Atacama Desert, the enigmatic Moai of Easter Island, or its capital Santiago that top …
Chile’s Hanging Glacier, also known as Ventisquero Colgante, is a phenomenal natural wonder on Patagonia’s Carretera Austral. Plan your visit to Queulat National Park to marvel at it with your own eyes with our complete guide. Queulat National Park is perhaps best known and most visited for the infamous Hanging Glacier – Ventisquero Colgante. Some …
Road tripping Patagonia is the ultimate way to experience one of the world’s most remote regions. With your own wheels, you can create a unique itinerary, adapt it whenever the mood takes you, and share some of the most glorious panoramic views with no one but your passengers. The good news for anyone worried about …
There are few places in the world, let alone Patagonia, so perfect for adventure seekers as Futaleufu. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit, including the best things to do in Futaleufu, plus advice on where to stay and essential travel tips. For whitewater rafting enthusiasts, the village of Futaleufu, …
A few kilometers from the lively, built-up city of Puerto Montt, Chilean Patagonia shows its hand in the wonderful Alerce Andino National Park. So many people driving the Carretera Austral don’t even bother to visit. But their loss is your gain. Hike forest trails in complete solitude, stroll through dense forest, and picnic at crystal …
The Marble Caves are one of the highlights of Chilean Patagonia. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit, including how to get to the Marble Caves and their less-visited neighbors, other things to do nearby, plus advice on where to stay, and essential travel tips. You could pass by the …
Deciding what to pack for Patagonia isn’t easy, especially for first-time travelers. The region’s weather is unpredictable year-round, so experience you can expect heat and humidity, annoying biting bugs, dusty tracks and trails, and chilly winds while sailing through the Patagonian fjords. You’ll probably plan multi-day treks, mini-cruises, river activities, and many one-day hikes and …
If you’ve landed here hoping for a quick answer to what sounds like a simple question, we’re going to disappoint you. Patagonia is enormous. Covering the entire southern cone of South America, Patagonia is over a million square kilometers. From Bariloche in the north to Ushuaia in the south is almost 1600 kilometers as the …
The northern gateway to Chilean Patagonia, Pumalin Park is an outdoor lovers playground. With as many as 3 ferry journeys needed to reach its northern limits, just getting here can be quite an adventure. With some of Patagonia’s most beautiful hikes, trails and even a smouldering volcano, it’s unlikely to lose popularity anytime soon. Here’s …
Tierra del Fuego National Park is best enjoyed hiking. Our 3 days here had us peering into beaver dams, gazing over fjords & hiking to Chile. Split between Chile and Argentina, Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego is the largest island in the archipelago of the same name with rich, diverse landscapes. Extreme winds, dense …
Imagine the scene. Saturday morning, a little before 09:30am and almost mid-summer. The small mountain village of Villa Santa Lucia is waking for the last weekend before Christmas in Chilean Patagonia. It’s raining heavily after an unusual 2-week hot, dry spell. Birds taking shelter in the trees surrounded by snow capped mountain peaks. Families enjoying …