We continued south on the Carretera Austral with a scenic detour before visiting Queulat National Park.
Continue reading3. The Carretera Austral: Villa Santa Lucia – Quelat National Park, Chile (November 2023).
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2. The Carretera Austral: Chaitén to Futaleufú (November 2023).
Torrential rain marked our first days on the Carretera Austral as we detoured to the renowned white rafting town of Futaleufú. ‘It’s an El Nino year!’ the girl told us as she cheerfully shut up …
Continue reading1. The Carretera Austral, Puerto Montt to Chaitén, Chile (November 2023).
A unique road trip through the wilds of Chilean Patagonia, the Carretera Austral heads south into Patagonia from Puerto Montt, some 700 km south of Santiago. We make a start on the 1,240 km route. …
Continue readingSmoke on the Water, Fire in the Skies: Unravelling Patagonia, Chile & Argentina ((January 2018)
There is no denying the beauty of Patagonia but a recent visit left me with mixed feelings.
Continue readingThe Best Drives in Patagonia, Chile/Argentina (January 2018)
There are very many beautiful areas of Patagonia and a car allows you to explore at leisure and stop where you like. The following are some of our favorite drives from a recent 3 month trip to Chile and Argentina.
Continue readingSouth with the Eden – Sailing with Navimag from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, Chile (December 2017)
One of the most interesting ferry routes in the world travels through the fjords of Patagonia, in southern Chile. The three night trip from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales – or vice-versa – has beautiful scenery with a chance to spot some of the elusive wildlife and birds of this remote region.
Continue reading55° South – Hiking the Dientes Circuit, Isla Navarino, Chile (January 2018)
The world’s southernmost hiking circuit is found in the Dientes mountains of Isla Navarino, off the southern coast of Chile. With a wild and desolate beauty, they offer an experience far off the beaten track for intrepid self supported hikers.
Continue readingHighlights of Chiloe, Chile (December 2017)
A remote island archipelago to the west of Chile, Chiloe is famous for its UNESCO wooden churches. However. there are also delightful towns to explore, unspoilt countryside and an interesting mythology.
Continue readingTo the End of the World – Exploring Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Chile (December 2017)
From Punta Arenas. It is easy to hire a car to explore the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego. You will find a unique colony of king penguins, historic homesteads, sweeping steppes and beautiful lakes amidst wild mountain scenery.
Continue readingPunta Arenas and Exploring to its South, Patagonia, Chile (January 2018)
Once an important provisioning place for ships and home to sheep barons who left a legacy of fine houses, Punta Arenas in the far south of Chilean Patagonia is still a likable and lively place today. It’s fascinating history can be seen within the town and southwards to its original settlement.
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