The sparsely populated region of Patagonia is one of the Earth’s hidden gems for many reasons. Not only is the stunning scenery a traveller’s paradise with deep blue waters, icy mountain peaks and national parks stretching as far as the eye can see, but it is also a wildlife lover’s …
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Warmer days, spring flowers, fewer crowds and lots of opportunities for wildlife spotting; Patagonia in October is one of the best times of the year to experience all that Patagonia has to offer! No matter the season, come prepared with lots of layers! Patagonia is…
If you have never visited Patagonia in September, it should definitely be on your bucket list. If you have already been, another visit will certainly be a new experience, just ask the guides there if this magical region has ever ceased to impress them. A…
Chile has been producing wine for over a hundred years, but only recently has its wines reached international standards. For this reason you might want to take Chilean wine into consideration when selecting a wine to buy. One of the great advantages: price for quality,…
The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama) is a plateau in South America, covering a 1,000-kilometre (600 mi) strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains. According to estimates the Atacama Desert proper occupies 105,000 square kilometres (41,000 sq mi), or…
Over the past week, thousands of squid in Chile have washed up on the beaches of Santa María Island. Up to now, the cause for the massive die-off (an estimated 10,000 up to now) of these cephalopods is unknown. It is not uncommon for dead…
A long time ago, in a land far, far away, explorers discovered a magnificent place with a unique geography like nothing they had seen before. They said giants over eight feet tall inhabited the region, a region they later named Patagonia. Perhaps there were no…