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

Posted on September 3, 2019June 24, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Patagonia trekking guide
03
Sep

Home to Torres Del Paine, the Icefields and the Carretera Austral, Patagonia is a hiker’s haven at the end of the world.

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12 beautiful day hikes in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

Posted on August 20, 2019January 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Torres Del Paine lake
20
Aug

You don’t need to hike the W to see the best of Torres Del Paine. This selection of day hikes includes options for all trekkers.

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9 stunning places to stay in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

Posted on August 14, 2019January 19, 2020 by Alex Trembath
From the shores of Lago Pehoe, Explora Patagonia offers a stunning view of the peaks of Torres Del Paine
14
Aug

From hotels to estancias, Torres Del Paine National Park has some of the most incredible accommodation in Chilean Patagonia.

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The ultimate guide to hiking the Torres Del Paine W Trek, Chile

Posted on August 13, 2019January 30, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Torres Del Paine W Trek
13
Aug

The W Trek in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile, is one of the world’s greatest hiking trails. Here’s how to conquer it.

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18 of the best things to do in El Calafate, Argentina

Posted on August 8, 2019July 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Ice hikes are a popular way to experience the majesty of Perito Moreno Glacier
08
Aug

El Calafate is the gateway to Perito Moreno Glacier – but there is so much more to see and do in this Argentine mountain town.

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El Chaltén trekking guide: Laguna de los Tres, Fitz Roy and other hikes

Posted on August 6, 2019January 30, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Mount Fitz shimmer orange at sunrise across Laguna de los Tres
06
Aug

The mountain town of El Chaltén in Argentina is the base for some of the most iconic hikes in the Patagonia region.

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Best hostels in El Calafate | where to stay for Perito Moreno Glacier

Posted on August 5, 2019June 25, 2020 by Alex Trembath
05
Aug

The best budget accommodation options in El Calafate, the Argentine mountain town on the doorstep of Los Glaciares National Park.

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The Cerro Piltriquitrón trail: a scenic day hike in El Bolsón, Argentina

Posted on August 1, 2019January 29, 2020 by Alex Trembath
The view of El Bolsón and the surrounding valley from Refugio Piltriquitrón
01
Aug

The chilled-out Argentine town of El Bolsón is a gateway to this stunning hiking trail in the nearby Andes mountains.

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A complete guide to camping in El Chaltén, Argentina

Posted on August 1, 2019January 16, 2020 by Alex Trembath
The peaks of Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy, seen in the distance here, are the iconic images of El Chaltén
01
Aug

For the budget-conscious hiker in Patagonia, El Chaltén has a range of cheap (or free) campsites to explore the scenery.

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How to get around Patagonia by bus: a backpacker’s guide

Posted on July 31, 2019January 28, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Via Bariloche is one of the companies that runs a direct bus service between Buenos Aires and Bariloche
31
Jul

With huge distances separating the hotspots on the backpacking trail, Patagonia can be tricky to get around.

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