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.

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Backpack Torres Del Paine's "O" Circuit

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 detai...

70 miles 3900 ft gain

Backpack the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park

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...

43.5 miles

Hike and Camp in Cerro Castillo

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, yo...

7.5 miles 1640.4 ft gain

Hike Mirador Las Torres

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...

11.2 miles

Kayak the Marble Caves in Patagonia

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...

Camp at Lake Pehoé

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 a...

Hike in Bosque Encantado (Enchanted Forest) in Patagonia

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 generou...

2.2 miles 328.1 ft gain

Hike to the Hanging Glacier in Parque Nacional Queulat

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 behin...

2.1 miles 656.2 ft gain

Backpack the 'Q' Circuit in Torres Del 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...

17.5 miles

Explore Salto del Claro

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 foll...

0.3 miles -196.9 ft gain

Explore Valle de Arcoiris in San Pedro De Atacama

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, ...

Trek El Cerro Castillo in Patagonia

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 gr...

27 miles 4500 ft gain

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