Beyond-the-beaten-trail in South America
Vast and, at times, barely inhabited, Argentina is one of the most-visited destinations in South America. Part of its appeal is its vibrant capital city, Buenos Aires, so often disingenuously dubbed the “Paris of South America” but truly Latin in feel.
In the far south, miles upon miles of pampa, windswept grasslands, are inhabited by hardy gauchos and even the occasional Welsh settlement. The backbone of South America that runs along the country’s western edge, the Andes Mountains, are where Argentine Patagonia’s most spectacular national parks lie. Most are filled with immense, egg-blue glaciers that feed into the practically fluorescent waters of ancient lakes, jagged mountains and rare endemic wildlife, with hiking some of the best means of exploring them. Our one and two-week Patagonia travel itineraries (and itineraries for three weeks and beyond in Patagonia) help you to get the best of the region.
South America is a truly unique travel experience, with myriad landscapes and cultures. Many new South American travellers become intimidated by how much there is to do and how little of it is familiar. Don’t worry, once you get going, you’ll quickly fall in love with the towering mountains, long beaches, lush forests, old towns …
South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One MonthRead More
One of the most beautiful places in the world, the Perito Moreno glacier is a rare tourist attraction that is 100% worth the buzz – and the price tag. Do not be dissuaded by its popularity; the scale of this glacier and its awe striking natural beauty is enough to make the crowds to fade …
Argentina’s El Perito Moreno Glacier: The Complete Visitor’s GuideRead More
The sky-piercing peaks of Torres del Paine National Park; the dense, milky blue hue of Glacier Perito Moreno; the huge wingspan of an Andean condor sailing through in the skies of Tierra del Fuego; every moment traveling through Patagonia is one of utter magic. There are few other places on earth where nature and vast, …
5 Patagonia Itineraries For One And Two Weeks of TravelRead More
When I first visited Patagonia in March 2016, I didn’t know what to expect. Sure, I’d read Bruce Chatwin’s “In Patagonia” and heard tales of this almost mythical land of guanacos and giants. But when it came to actually deciding what needed to go into my backpack, I didn’t have a clue; despite the excess …
With its trademark dramatic mountainous landscapes, national parks that make hikers drool and a wealth of undiscovered corners that remain tantalizingly wild, it should come as no surprise that Patagonia is one of South America’s most popular travel destinations. Unfortunately, the cost of a trip to Patagonia can be enough to halt many visitors in …
Patagonia On A Budget: How to Explore the Region For LessRead More
Turquoise lagoons perched beneath sharp, granite pillars and reached only by spellbinding hiking trails; chattering Magellanic and king penguin colonies; slow but magical boat journeys through untamed waters; glaciers towering higher than apartment blocks that calve house-sized bergs into icy waters below. It’s fair to say that by choosing to travel to Patagonia, a wealth …
As the most adventurous part of South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. Previously on the blog, I outlined four Patagonia travel itineraries for one- or two-week trips, but this time I’m tackling planning a far longer route around this dazzling region. If a short visit just isn’t enough (believe me, it’s not), then the …
Patagonia Backpacking Itineraries For Three Weeks & BeyondRead More
An inhospitable landscape of snow-capped peaks and sun-scorched plains, Patagonia has captured the imaginations of explorers for centuries and remains an irresistible spot for modern adventurers. If you want to encounter wildlife in abundance, looming mountains and more glacial lakes than you knew existed, check out these six unique travel routes through Patagonia for discovering these …
6 Of The Most Unique Travel Routes through PatagoniaRead More
As a territory that only comprises two main roads, starting in Puerto Montt and Bariloche in the respective Chilean and Argentinian sides, it’s fair to say that Patagonia is inaccessible. But that’s all part of its spellbinding allure; in parts, rugged and deliciously wild and where you’re more likely to encounter the delicate cousin of …
The Only Tips You Need For Adventure Travel in PatagoniaRead More
Craggy, snow-dappled mountains; deeply grooved glaciers that burst into waterfalls; isolated, wind-ravaged national parks: this is Patagonia, one of South America’s most wild, yet mesmerising destinations. If you’ve been struck by the travel bug to visit this spectacular part of the world, look no further: I’ve got you covered with where to go in Patagonia. …
Where the Wild Things Are: Where to Go in PatagoniaRead More
