Chile: South America Travel Insights
The Atacama Desert offers some of the best stargazing in the world. It’s also the closest you can get to Mars without getting in a spaceship, with its solid ocean of crusted sand flats, volcanic geothermal field that erupts into geysers, and wind-sculpted red rock formations. The desert seems to …
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If you’re planning a trip to South America this year, you’ve got a lot of amazing options when considering destinations. But if you’re looking to be totally wowed by natural wonders, the choices generally come down to two places: Patagonia vs Atacama Desert. Patagonia has…
Sometimes when you travel, it’s one specific place that stays in your mind. Other times, it’s the full picture that comes into focus when you experience multiple sides of a destination. In Chile, one of the most compelling itineraries in South America pairs two extremes:…
Here at Quasar, we know that as a traveling photographer, you have special requirements. There’s little point in visiting an amazing overlook in the middle of the day when the photographic payoff is just before sunset as the long light of the day converts the…
As summer draws to an end in the northern hemisphere, you’re probably dreaming about where and when to vacation this year. If exploring Patagonia’s wild and rugged national parks, glaciers and incredible wildlife is on your to-do list, here’s 7 reasons to travel to Patagonia…
Navigating Patagonia’s Wonders: Safari Tour or Ordinary Rental Car? Picture this: you’re traveling the stunning landscape of Patagonia, with each turn and crest revealing breathtaking vistas and jaw-dropping sights. If you opted for an ordinary rental car, those awe-inspiring moments might be punctuated by frequent…
Does over 1,200km of dirt roads through unspoiled wilderness of glacial rivers, snowcapped peaks, fjords and impenetrable forests sound like your kind of once in a lifetime adventure? If so, the Carretera Austral is for you! While the diverse and untouched landscape of Chile’s route…