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Puerto Natales waterfront
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Top 10 Things to Do in Puerto Natales, Chile

Every year, Puerto Natales is crossed by hundreds of visitors who come here to brave Torres del Paine National Park. For many, it’s just a stopover; a starting and ending point for their hikes. But in reality, Puerto Natales is a safe small town, whose slow pace and local charm are resourcing, and somewhat fascinating. I’m happy I spent 3 days following the gentle flow of the town, surrounded by fjords and mountains. So here come my personal recommendations for things to do to enjoy your time in Puerto Natales; I also include a selection of the best hotels and …

Carretera Austral without a car
Travel Resources

Road Trip: Carretera Austral (Chile) Without a Car

The “Carretera Austral”, in the South of Chile, is one of those mythical roads that scream for a road trip. It’s a great way to experience Patagonia, especially if you stop along the way to visit the stunning national parks. So prepare for breath-taking views! In this post, I’ll explain what to expect and what the highlights are along the road; and how to prepare for an unforgettable road trip on the Carretera Austral. And as we didn’t have a car during our trip in 2022, I’m giving all the info you’ll need to plan your road trip route using …

Nordenskjöld Lake Torres del Paine
Great Outdoors

How to Visit Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales is the main gateway town to Torres del Paine National Park, in the Chilean Patagonia. Hikers come from around the world to marvel at the breath-taking nature the very south of Chile has to offer. The area boasts probably some of the best hikes in the world. In this post, we’ll explain how to get to Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales, and what activities visitors can do in and around the park. This post on Torres del Paine contains affiliate links. We’re not selling anything ourselves – we just help products and services we find great. If …

Torres del Paine Glacier Grey
Great Outdoors

16 Best Multi-Day Hikes in Patagonia (without a Guide)

Patagonia, covering the southern tip of South America, is a paradise for hiking and trekking lovers. The area is shared between Chile and Argentina; and in-between the two countries stretches the magnificent Andes mountain range – which means plenty of great hiking trails on both sides! It’s possible to take day hikes from various towns. But in this post, we’ll introduce the best multi-day hikes you can do in Patagonia on your own, without a guide. For each one, we’ll also give prices (correct as of Jan 2024), difficulty levels and a few tips. Jump to: Patagonia in Chile Deep …

Patagonia road
Great Outdoors Travel Resources

How to Plan a Trip to Patagonia in 2022

Give me sharp mountains and frozen landscapes, demanding hikes and wild adventures! Patagonia fits the description and I’ve been willing to explore it since our backpacking trip in 2018/19. Now 2022 opens up traveling possibilities again so the time has come to reach the tip of the continent. Planning my trip to Patagonia wasn’t easy though, due to the multitude of contrasting and ever-changing regulations in 2022. So in this post, I list the steps I’ve taken, the things to know before traveling to Patagonia in 2022 and the entry requirements for both Chile and Argentina. Jump to: Why Patagonia?  …

A small waterfall in the Amazon rainforest
Great Outdoors

24 Magnificent National Parks in South America

The first thing we did when we booked our flight to South America was to jump around the room giggling like maniacs. When we finally calmed down after 2.5 hours, the 2nd thing I did was to read everything I could about the best national parks in South America. I knew close to nothing about this colourful land; but I suspected beauty in all shapes and forms on this vast continent. And really, there is. After travelling there for almost a year, we’re putting together here our own top list of South American national parks. We didn’t have the chance …

Great Outdoors

🇦🇷 10 Hikes for Adventure Trekking in Bariloche, Argentina

“The mountains are calling & I must go“, said naturalist John Muir while fighting to protect Yosemite in North America. Well, we’re confident that he would have said the same if he had paid a visit to the fantastic Lake District of Argentina. In the northern part of the Argentine Patagonia, this area reveals a string of lakes cheekily tickling a mountain background. It’s an ongoing source of outdoors activities for active travellers; but still, trekking Bariloche is the one pastime that just never gets old. Do you travel to Argentina to seek beauty? So make sure you add in …