Patagonia Travel Guide

Packing advice, including a list of recommended essentials for trips to South America. ATM/ Debit card. In every major and most minor cities in South America, I've found ATM machines that accept my debit card. Arrange for a fee waiver before leaving and save receipts in case there are errors. I was double charged or incorrectly charged more than three times totaling a staggering $970. I got it back, but it was a fight. Teva Sandals, durable and comfortable boots, and hiking socks. Hiking boots are versatile enough to wear to a show and tough enough for slogging through mud during an Andean shower. Your feet will thank you for the breather when you wear the sandals.

Sea kayaking is an excellent way to experience the quiet majesty of Patagonia - read why.

Before embarking on a journey, you put a lot of effort into deciding where to go, preparing, and researching. While takingthe time to organize a trip, why not plan to see TWO destinations? There are so many possible combinations of places that are easy to see during one adventure, and we love customizing these fusion trips for our travelers! …

The remoteness of Patagonia' Torres del Paine allows the park to continue to boast its incredible pristine environment and natural beauty. Because of this remoteness, it is a little adventure in itself just getting to the park. Whether you're coming from Argentina or Chile, we can get you to the park. Here's a little direction on what routes we'll …

From the stark and stunning Atacama Desert, to its legendary Patagonia peaks, a Chile tour provides an outdoor playground for adventure enthusiasts and offers a landscape that seems tailor-made for the active adventure traveler. There is no shortage of options to actively explore Chile and here are five of our favorites ways to do just …

Take a look at the Argentinian \"estancia\" history and daily life. Learn more about local customs and what to expect before your trip.

Learn about the Trust and their mission to acquire, restore and preserve the fragile forests, grasslands and coast of South America's Patagonia.

Among the 356 glaciers within the Parque Nacional de Los Glaciares, the Perito Moreno is the most outstanding. Travelers have the opportunity to sail around this massive icescape or even trek on the glacier itself! However you experience it, Perito Moreno is sure to be an awe-inspiring part of your Argentina trip.

For the wildlife enthusiast the Tierra del Fuego is a great place to spot many different species of animals. Shared by both Chile and Argentina, Tierra del Fuego is a top choice for Patagonia tours.

The frontier town of El Chalten becomes an international hub in the summer, as peak baggers from all corners of the world descend on this picturesque town.

A relatively recent addition to the list of things-to-do in Chile, where whitewater rafting trips have made their name.

In 1520 a European vessel exploring foreign waters came across what is today known as Tierra del Fuego. Look at the historical visits to Patagonia and various influences of European settlement.

This article tells about the history of Patagonia and the effects with Indigenous and European settlement. Also look at the North and South regions and their geography.

Argentinian Lake is the source of the Santa Cruz River in Argentina and the third largest lake in South America. Discover more interesting facts about the lake before your trip.

This article explains some of the current and ongoing threats to the bio-regions in Patagonia: logging, clearcuts, oil drilling, oil fouling, and commercial fishing.

The Perito Moreno Glacier forms an ice dike that blocks the flow of the water from Brazo Rico toward Argentinian Lake. Changes occur in the glacier to create a phenomena where the two lake basin connect for a day or two.

This article defines what a glacier is and the different types of glaciers. Take a look at some common glacier terms that are helpful before your Patagonia tour.

Whether you’re coming from Argentina or Chile, here’s a little direction on what routes we’ll take, and what to expect from your drive to those legendary spines.