El Chaltén is ridiculous in the best way. In more diplomatic terms, the town is a hiker's paradise since it was built in the 1980s to accommodate trekkers. A number of trails are accessible from the center of town, so you’re literally within walking distance to the most magnificent mountain scenery. Hiking in El Chaltén is … Continue reading El Chaltén
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El Calafate and Perito Moreno
Perito Moreno is one of the most visited glaciers in Patagonia due to its accessibility. The closest town is El Calafate, which is about an hour away by car. El Calafate was my first stop in Argentina, and I couldn't leave without seeing Perito Moreno. A few options are available to see the glacier. For … Continue reading El Calafate and Perito Moreno
Chile recap
I had high expectations before arriving in Chile, and the country exceeded them. The scenery was spectacular, and the people were so welcoming. I had a tough time understanding Chilean Spanish since the slang and quick cadence were too much for my untrained ear, but that didn’t discourage Chileans from being kind. Below is a … Continue reading Chile recap
Torres del Paine
I don't even know how to start this post because there's so much to say about Torres del Paine. I feel incredibly lame whenever I talk about my experience there because words are inadequate. "It's breathtaking." Yeah, duh, state the obvious. How else can I describe it, though? I remember feelings most vividly from my travels, … Continue reading Torres del Paine
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales in Chilean Patagonia serves as the main access point to Torres del Paine National Park. If camping in Torres del Paine, travelers frequently spend at least a night in Puerto Natales to prepare and/or recover. Torres del Paine deserves its own blog post (it's so, so, so beautiful but can be so, so, so … Continue reading Puerto Natales
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