Argentina

This steep, but not so long hike begins at Refugio Hielo Azul. The view of the lake at the base of the glacier is hidden from the refuge but the path to it is clearly seen. Be sure to register your name with whoever is working in the refuge before you begin to hike. The staff can also provide extra ...

At 1,500 masl a patch of forest sits seemingly dead above the city of El Bolsón in the Patagonia region of Argentina. A 1 kilometer steep climb starting from "la plataforma" flattens out and transforms into a forest of hidden faces, wooden cats, and gnomes. A short, easy path, allowing incredible vi...

This hike, while quite long, is a fairly easy & flat hike and can be done in a day with no problem. We hiked out and back in 5.5 hours with a moderate pace, including a lot of photo stops along the way. The route starts close to the start of El Chalten, and you'll cover the around 200 of the 250...

Start this hike from the ranger station in El Chalten. Over the first 3 miles of the hike, you will gradually ascend 1000 feet. The terrain is mostly fields. After about 2 hours of walking, you will reach a field with cows in it. You will reach a fork. Follow the path on the right towards the mirado...

The parking area is about 1 mile from the Laguna de los Tres trailhead to Fitzroy. Follow the dirt road to the right. If you have a car, you can drive all the way to the Chorillo del Salto trailhead where there is a good parking lot. The initial half mile is a flat well maintained trail to the base ...

One of the best spots in Bariloche to watch the sunset, this hour-long hike uphill will be highly rewarding. It's a not the least bit commercialized like some of the other hilltop views in Bariloche like Cerro Campanario, but the trail is very well maintained and easy to follow. The panoramic view f...

This is one of the more popular hikes in El Chalten. There are two trailheads with the main one being on the west side of town at the end of Avenida Charito. There is plenty of parking along the road. The trail ascends quickly from the road and once cresting the hill there are great views of the cou...

Bariloche is a beautiful town loaded with European architecture, chocolate, and beer. But no trip to Bariloche would be complete without some time cycling through the mountains and around the lakes. The Circuito Chico bike ride begins at km 18.3 of the main road in Bariloche. You can take the bus fr...

Begin this hike from the ranger station in El Chalten. You will need to register (they will send out search and rescue if you do not return within 48 hours of the anticipated date) and show the park ranger your mandatory gear (more details in packing list). If you do not have these items already, al...

The most common way to access the Refugio is via the trail from Villa Catedral (there are other paths, as well as a multi-day backpacking route in the park). The town and recreation area of Villa Catedral can be reached from Bariloche by a bus that leaves from the center every hour and takes about 4...

Mount Piltriquitrón, known as "hanging from the sky" in the Mapuche tongue, is the magnificent mountain that lights up during sunset, as seen from El Bolson. The town itself is famous for its chilled out vibe and awesome handcrafts market. If you want to get a birds eye view of the town and the surr...

The Climb With Mendoza sitting amidst an array of South America’s finest vineyards, it is not uncommon for the more intrepid traveller to seek out an arduous activity to warrant one or two extra Malbecs at the end of the day. Enter Cerro Arco – a 1640m (5,380ft) peak sitting just at the city’s edge,...

The small town of Purmamarca is located in northwest Argentina (Jujuy county). It is mostly inhabited by indigenous people and in their language Purmamarca originates from the words purma , meaning desert and marca , meaning town. Though it should be noted that purma can also be used to denote the v...

Laguna Esmeralda is one of the easier lagunas to hike to if you have a car because the trail head and parking are right on Route 3 just outside Ushuaia. Fortunately we had a car. Without the car you have to rely on hitchhiking or taxi. From the trail head, you descend into a Lenga Forest. The trail ...

From the parking area, pass through a gate and hike up the trail which is lined with fields of Buttercup flowers. This lasts for about 0.5 miles when you gradually enter the forest. At this point, the trail gets incredibly muddy. Some attempts at trail maintenance are apparent with logs placed acros...

The trailhead to Piedra Del Fraile is on the right side of Ruta 23 just before the road crosses Rio Electrico. There is signage a few yards into the trail that initially is easy to find. There is a short section where the trail is difficult to find but it is marked with small cairns. After about one...