Chile
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.
Top Adventures in Chile
Backpack Torres Del Paine's "O" Circuit
5.0
70 mi
/ 3900 ft gain
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 hiker around the circumference of the park. Lastly, the longest version of the hike is known as the "...
Backpack the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park
5.0
43.5 mi
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 portion in its overall trek.
No, the "W" doesn't stand for Patagonia's famous winds. The "W" stands f...
Hike and Camp in Cerro Castillo
7.5 mi
/ 1640.4 ft gain
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 town before leaving the bus station. Most routes go from Puerto Rio Tranquilo to Coyhaique, or vice ...
Hike Mirador Las Torres
5.0
11.2 mi
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 arrive at Refugio Chileno, where if you are lucky and they are open, you can grab a coffee, beer,...
Kayak the Marble Caves in Patagonia
5.0
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 start this adventure is in the little town of Puerto Rio Tranquilo. There are a few hostels but I...
Camp at Lake Pehoé
3.0
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 Lago Pehoe and the Paine Massif in the distance are unbelievable, and it it's a wonderful spot t...
