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

Posted on August 20, 2019December 14, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Torres Del Paine lake
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Aug

This selection of day hikes in Torres Del Paine National Park 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, 2019October 28, 2022 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 has some of the most incredible accommodation in Patagonia.

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

Posted on August 13, 2019January 16, 2023 by Alex Trembath
Torres Del Paine W Trek
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Aug

How to conquer the W Trek in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile, one of the world’s greatest trails.

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Best hikes in El Chaltén: Laguna de los Tres, Fitz Roy and more

Posted on August 6, 2019October 26, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Mount Fitz shimmer orange at sunrise across Laguna de los Tres
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Aug

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

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

Posted on August 5, 2019November 19, 2022 by Alex Trembath
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Aug

The best budget accommodation options in El Calafate, 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, 2019October 24, 2022 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 Andes.

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A complete guide to camping in El Chaltén, Argentina

Posted on August 1, 2019November 6, 2022 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 low-cost campsites.

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

Posted on July 31, 2019November 2, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Via Bariloche is one of the companies that runs a direct bus service between Buenos Aires and Bariloche
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Jul

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

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Best hostels in Bariloche | where to stay in Argentina’s Lake District

Posted on July 30, 2019October 21, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Berkana Hostel y Bar De Playa has a superb setting on the Bariloche lakefront
30
Jul

A guide to budget accommodation in San Carlos de Bariloche, on the idyllic shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake.

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How much does a Patagonia trip cost? Here’s what we spent

Posted on July 26, 2019January 16, 2023 by Alex Trembath
Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park El Calafate
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Patagonia is one of the most visually spectacular places on our planet. But how much does it cost to visit?

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