Chiloe Island, Chile. Nope – we’d never heard of it either but we’re sure glad we didn’t miss out on it as we began our Patagonian adventure. If you’re arriving in Chiloe Island as part of your Patagonian adventure or simply for a short break from the Chilean Lake District, then you’re in for a …
El Chalten is one of the best places for hiking in Patagonia. Located inside Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina’s Santa Cruz province, the town lies in the shadow of one of the most famous views in all Patagonia. While Mount Fitz Roy is the most well known landmark, there’s a lot more to discover …
If you’re planning a trip to Patagonia, chances are you’ve heard of Perito Moreno, Argentina’s constantly advancing glacier. Well think of San Rafael Glacier as its little brother, only more difficult to reach so more adventurous and way less touristy. One of the largest glaciers of the Northern Patagonian Ice field in southern Chile, you …
Lago General Carrera is one of the most surreal places to visit in Chile, if not the whole of Patagonia. Surrounded by the peaks of the Andes Mountain range, the turquoise waters have a surface area of over 1800 square kilometres. The glacial lake spans both Chile and Argentina with a little over half in …
This is the only Argentinian Patagonia travel guide you need from a couple who’ve just spent 5 months exploring the region. Travel in Patagonia, Argentina is a unique experience and more than lives up to expectations. We loved every minute of our journey. We’ve created this guide to Argentina’s Patagonia guide to help fellow travellers …
The Carretera Austral is one of the world’s best road trips. Ruta 7 cuts through 1200 kilometres of the most picture perfect Patagonian landscapes imaginable. From Puerto Montt to Villa O’Higgins, the scenery is simply out of this world. And the best thing about it? Despite its incredible beauty, hardly anyone visits! So you get …
This is the only Chilean Patagonia travel guide you need from a couple who’ve just spent 5 months exploring the region. Travel in Patagonia, Chile is a unique experience and more than lives up to expectations. We loved every minute of our journey. Every (sometimes painful) hike, every jaw-dropping view, and every mile we travelled. …
If you’re arriving in Chiloe Island as part of your Patagonian adventure or simply for a short break, then you’re in for a treat in this unique, mythical land unlike anywhere else in Chile. In our Chiloe Island road trip post, we shared our favourite experiences and places to visit on the island. And even …
Are you looking for the best places to stay on Chiloe Island, Chile? We’ve spent some time pulling together this list of best hotels, hostels, Airbnbs and even free camping spots on this Chilean island. Now the only thing you have to worry about is finding the right one for your travel style and budget. Chiloe …
The variety of landscapes in the Argentinian Patagonia is as extreme as the distances involved in getting there. Between the towering peaks of the Andes and the windswept pampas plains, Patagonia is an outdoor lovers paradise. Patagonia is unforgettable. If you’re looking for inspiration or planning a trip to Argentina in the southern summer, Patagonia …
A Uruguayan family arrive to watch the sunsetting over the river in Montevideo, the father clutching a flask under his arm. In one hand he holds a bag of something we don’t recognise; in the other, an odd shaped cup. As his wife and teenage children arrange deck chairs on the grassy, beachside knoll, he …
