While renting a car in Patagonia doesn’t differ too much from renting in other places in the world, there are some things that you should be aware of. For example, things that are the same as everywhere else. You’ll probably get a sum of money blocked on your card for car insurance excess cover, so…
Patagonia is a wild and remote place, with quite some distances between the sights, so you need a way to get around down there. After weighing our options, we went for renting a car and driving in Patagonia – that way, we had complete control over everything. Since the weather in Patagonia is very unpredictable,…
Torres del Paine is one of the must-visit places in Chilean Patagonia, and it definitely was one of the highlights of our trip around South America. And although it’s rather remote, there are several options on how to get to Torres del Paine. The most convenient ones are flying down to Patagonia – Punta Arenas,…
Did you know that there are penguins in Punta Arenas? I didn’t! When we were (well, Michal actually was) planning our trip to Patagonia, he mentioned that we could go on a penguin-watching tour. I was shocked! For me penguins = Antarctica. But no, there are penguins in South America, too, and it’s actually quite…
There are different activities in Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia for different tastes and levels of physical ability. You can, obviously, do hiking – there are many trails that don’t require overnight stays in a tent or even a high level of endurance. There are even guided glacier hikes available! But there…
Torres del Paine national park is one of the most incredible places on earth. It’s rough, untamed, and has been touched less by the people than other places. The nature is incredible, with towering granite mountains with glaciers, turquoise lakes and rivers, raging waterfalls, and blooming pampas. There are loads of things to do, from…
If you’re about to visit the Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, you might be wondering about accommodation. In terms of where to stay in Torres del Paine, there are not too many hotels in the park itself. On the other hand, although there is a limited amount of accommodation available, there’s something…
Jagged mountains, howling wind and the raw beauty of nature – that is Patagonia. This amazing part of the South American continent is one of the most scarcely populated, one of the windiest, and easily one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Our Patagonia 10 day itinerary takes you through the most exciting…
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What to pack for Patagonia? Well, it’s quite easy to answer – winter stuff! Even if you’re travelling to Patagonia during summer, that is, December or January, you still need winter stuff. Patagonia is located in the very south of South America where the Atlantic and Pacific winds meet, so it’s one of the windiest…
Torres del Paine National park in the Chilean Patagonia is one of the most incredible destinations in the world. It offers some of the best hiking trails in the world, full of glaciers, turquoise waters, and towering mountains. But what some people might not realize is that there are some very interesting and even endangered…