Chile
Chile
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With a vast array of unbelievable destinations like the epic mountain landscape of Torres del Paine and over 6,000km of Pacific Ocean coastline, it's hard to find a bad view in Chile. Consider the rich culture and bustling city life in Santiago and the charming old-world villages sprawling across the country, and Chile is an adventure traveler's dream.
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Amarga, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena
5.0
· 5 reviews
The hike can be broken down a few different ways. The first and most popular is "W" (3-5 days), where you will stay on the frontside of the park and experience a lot of foot traffic. The second version of the hike, which will be discussed in detail below, is the "O" (8-10 days), which leads the hike...
Paine Grande Campground, Torres de Paine
5.0
· 2 reviews
The W Trek is a five day, 70k trek through the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonia region. The W is a good alternative for those who don't have the time, or perhaps stamina for the 11-day Paine Circuit Trek. For those up for the Paine Circuit it does include the W porti...
Cerro Castillo Trailhead, Mercedes
Like most places in Patagonia, the adventure begins the moment you decide on your next destination (if you don't have a car). The start of the hike is in Villa Cerro Castillo. However, because the town is barely 2 streets and only one bus stop, you will have to ask the bus driver to stop at this tow...
Refugio Las Torres, Torres de Paine
5.0
· 4 reviews
This hike is truly awesome, but get ready to climb! You can park at the Hotel Las Torres, then you will see the trailhead right past the hotel, clearly marked. The hike is 11.2miles round trip with 3,000 ft of elevation gain, much of it at the end over rocks. About halfway through the hike, you will...
Marble Caves Launch, Puerto Río Tranquilo
5.0
· 1 reviews
Patagonia is known for its outer worldly mountain ranges, stunning blue lakes and unharmed forests, but the largest lake in Patagonia is also home to a geologic formation so incredible it'll make your jaw drop. The marble caves were formed by wave action over the last 6,200 years. The best place to ...
Camp Pehoe
3.0
· 1 reviews
This campsite is great as you can be as adventurous or relaxed as you would like. You can choose to bring your own tent, or they offer rentals, as well as fully set-up domes. There is a restaurant on site, as well as a small camp store, and wifi available for purchase. The views from the campsite of...
Parque Nacional Queulat, El Lobo
To get here: From the nearest town of Puyuhuapi, go to the Southern most point of town and hitchhike along the Carretera Austral. It should be relatively easy as this is the only road drivers can take to leave town and most locals are very generous with rides. Ask to be dropped off at Bosque Enconta...
Parque Nacional Queulat, Cisnes
Another day, another Patagonian gem waiting to be discovered! Backpacking along the Carretera Austral is perhaps the most magical experience of my life. After having done the trek through Torres Del Paine and Fitz Roy, I thought the best was behind me... until I reached Northern Patagonia. Parque Na...
Serrano Visitor Center, Torres de Paine
The 'Q' Circuit is simply the 'O' plus the 17.5km section between the Serano Visitors Center and Refugio Paine Grande. To reach Serano Visitors Center simply take the same bus used to do the 'W' or the 'O,' but stay on the bus until the third stop. It may feel strange as half of the people will get ...
Salto del Claro, Pucón
5.0
· 1 reviews
Seven kilometers from Pucon, el Salto del Claro can mostly be reached by car. From the parking lot, a poorly marked trail drops quickly to the base of the waterfall. From the entrance of the parking lot, cross directly to the other side and follow the trail until you pass through a small wooden gate...
Valle de Arcoiris, San Pedro de Atacama
5.0
· 1 reviews
This is truly the definition of an adult playground. Although it requires a four wheel drive to get to, once you're there, the possibilities are endless. In true desert fashion, there really are no trails, just endless slot canyons to go through, and countess mountains to climb. The area is vast, so...
Coyhaique, Región de Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
El Cerro Castillo trek is usually done from East to West, from Las Horquetas curve on route #7 to Villa Cerro Castillo. The reason behind that is because it is easier to reach Las Horquetas sharp curve than leaving it, but also because the view gradually gets better and better that way. When leaving...
Entrada Parque Nacional Huerquehue, Collentane
Technically the park does not open until 8:30. This, however, only means that there is nobody in the office to collect the entrance fee (5,000 CLP for foreigners, 3,000 for Chileans). Personally, starting after 8:30 is too late for my taste. The forests of Lenga and Arrayan, with a ground covering o...
Lago Sofia, Natales
Lago Sofia is a small lake just about 20 minutes north of Puerto Natales off Route 9 on Y-280. The lake is surrounded by mountains and a horse farm fills the valley where you're able to camp. If you're heading into Torres Del Paine from Puerto Natales, this spot is awesome for camping at if you got ...
Unnamed Road, Unnamed Road
5.0
· 1 reviews
There are three plausible ways to explore the Valle de la Luna: bike, car, and tour bus. Biking is the most budget-friendly and arguably the most adventurous way to see the valley. You will also miss the crowds if you time it right. The spot indicated here is the entrance office for the park. If you...
Volcán Villarica, Refugio Villarrica
Upon arrival in Pucón, Volcán Villarica is an over powering presence, a permanent, snow covered background, showing off the way it reflects the sunset and hiding when the weather is bad. The first three days that I was in Pucón, it was cloudy and raining and the volcano was covered by low hanging cl...