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Where to stay in Valparaíso, Chile | best areas, hotels + hostels

Posted on October 5, 2021January 11, 2023 by Alex Trembath
Where to stay in Valparaiso: Nómada Eco-Hostel
05
Oct

We round up the best places to stay in Valparaíso, including iconic hotels, boutique stays and backpacker hostels.

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21 fun things to do in Valparaíso, Chile

Posted on June 10, 2021February 10, 2023 by Alex Trembath
View from top of the funicular Valparaíso
10
Jun

What to do in Chile’s colourful coastal city of Valparaíso, a maze of hills, staircases and narrow alleys strewn with street art.

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Patagonia itinerary and travel guide: routes for 1 week – 4 weeks

Posted on January 22, 2021January 16, 2023 by Alex Trembath
The unmistakeable horns of Los Cuernos in Torres Del Paine National Park
22
Jan

Patagonia, a labyrinth of peaks, lakes, glaciers, fjords and forests, is a haven for people who love the outdoors.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Argentina, Chile, Hiking, Itineraries, Patagonia, South America, Trekking 20 Comments
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21 amazing things to do in Santiago, Chile’s vibrant capital

Posted on January 15, 2021February 13, 2023 by Alex Trembath
Two giant street murals by the Chilean artist Inti in central Santiago
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Jan

Chile’s capital Santiago, nestled in a valley beneath a dramatic skyline of mountains, is a city of endless character and charm.

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Small group tours in Chile: our top 6 picks

Posted on June 12, 2020September 13, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Small group tours in Chile Valle de la Luna San Pedro
12
Jun

Our selections of the best small group tours in Chile, plus extended route options with neighbouring countries.

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15 beautiful lakes in South America to visit on your travels

Posted on April 7, 2020June 27, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Lakes in South America
07
Apr

A collection of the finest lakes in South America, from the classics to the best hidden gems in the wilderness.

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Is Chile expensive? Here’s how much our trip cost

Posted on March 12, 2020November 26, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Chile lakes in Torres Del Paine
12
Mar

We backpacked in Chile for 23 days, visiting different parts of the country. Here’s what we spent on the trip.

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The complete Pisco Elqui travel guide: stargazing in Chile’s Elqui valley

Posted on February 27, 2020November 18, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Chile's Elqui Valley has some of the clearest night skies in the world
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Feb

Chile’s Elqui Valley is a hotspot for stargazing, with perfect geographic conditions creating spellbinding night skies.

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21 of the best things to do in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Posted on February 12, 2020June 22, 2022 by Alex Trembath
San Pedro de Atacama desert
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Feb

San Pedro de Atacama in Chile, one of the world’s top stargazing locations, is on the doorstep of adventure in the desert.

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The ultimate Patagonia trekking guide | 25 best trails and essential tips

Posted on September 3, 2019January 16, 2023 by Alex Trembath
Patagonia trekking guide
03
Sep

Home to Torres Del Paine, the Icefields and the Carretera Austral, Patagonia is a remote hiker’s haven.

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