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Volunteer work in Patagonia
We’ve had lots of people ask us recently about volunteering in Patagonia and we haven’t been able to offer as many opportunities as we’d like to. However this message arrived yesterday from Paula at Conservacion Patagonica and I wanted to share … Continue reading
Why Cruceros Australis is a Must-Do on any trip to Patagonia
For many people, making sure to see all the highlights you read about in your travel guide is really important on a trip to Patagonia. And in general, we’d agree. Although the visit to Perito Moreno Glacier is one of … Continue reading
Posted in Things to do
Tagged Cape_Horn, chile, Cruceros_Australis, cruise, patagonia, ship
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Books and films About Patagonia
So the trip’s all booked, you’re fantasising about the new trekking gear you should (or maybe could) get, and you’re hungry to find out more about Patagonia. Here are a few recommendations that we think will inform and inspire you … Continue reading
Customer Review: James’ and Hannah’s Chilean & Argentinian adventure!
Hannah and James visited Patagonia as part of a month long trip to the region starting off in northern Chilean Patagonia, before making their way down to Torres del Paine and exploring Chalten. They share some wonderful photos of their … Continue reading
Restaurant in Puerto Natales: Afrigonia
If you find yourself in Puerto Natales before starting your hike in Torres del Paine National Park but don’t have much time to find somewhere for fine dining, head towards a great restaurant in the centre of town called Afrigonia. … Continue reading
Kim’s Review of Patagonia: Torres del Paine & Chalten
Kim visited Torres del Paine national park in December. She has kindly shared her experience in the park which gives you a real idea of what trekking is like. Kim went self-guided, and spent 4 days visiting the park before … Continue reading
Kayaking in Torres del Paine National Park
Tim and Carla spent their honeymoon in Argentina and Chile mixing Buenos Aires luxury with trekking the W Circuit of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. They’ve been kind enough to share some of their experiences on … Continue reading
Tipping guides in Patagonia
We are often asked the question: how much should I tip my guide if they’ve done a great job? Rough rules of thumb might be: If it’s a group of 1 or 2 people then maybe $10-$20 per day For … Continue reading
Posted in Top Travel Tips
Tagged Argentina, Chalten, chile, guides, hiking, tipping, tips, torres_del_paine, travel
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Cost of a holiday to Patagonia: macroeconomic influences
With all the excitement of the Eurozone crisis and the extraordinary economic climate currently I decided it was time to dust off my old undergraduate textbooks on International Economics. I had intended to re-build a deep understanding of the … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Top Travel Tips
Tagged analysis, Argentina, chile, cost, holiday, influences, macroeconomic, patagonia
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Fire in Torres del Paine: Update 2nd Jan
[Latest update 27th Jan: Patricio Salinas, Regional President of CONAF announced on Twitter on 27th Jan: @Pato_Salinas 'Catamaran's working, refugio Paine Grande open but not at full capacity, Refugio Grey open, Valley Frances and the rest of the park is … Continue reading →