Patagonia: South America Travel Insights
Here’s a secret about Patagonia. You can get a front-row seat on all the rugged beauty of Torres del Paine, iceberg-dotted Grey Lake, grand Perito Moreno Glacier, and more, with no strenuous hiking or scaling any mountain peaks. Really. This is just one of the many things we love about …
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The Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, is a glacier visited on Quasar Expeditions’ 9 Day Overland Safari adventures. This glacier is one of only 3 Patagonian glaciers that are still growing and advancing today, while all other glaciers in the…
Patagonia is an awe-inspiring region, with magnificent landscapes and fascinating flora & fauna. The warmth and kindness of its people is also like no other region in Chile, making one feel like family, instead of a tourist, in this magical place. But these are not…
Galapagos Blue-Footed Booby Mother Boobies take care of their chicks right up to the point when their feet start turning to that beautiful aqua-blue. Learn more here - Blue-footed Boobies. Galapagos Frigatebird Momma Frigatebird will take care of this little guy for up to four…
Golden plains stretch beneath endless skies, glaciers glisten in the afternoon sun, and the towering Paine Massif cast shadows over untouched wilderness. Patagonia is a land of contrasts, where nature defines every journey. One day, you could be hiking beneath the spires of Torres del…
Easter Island is one of the most isolated islands on Earth and most mystifying places (located 3,700 km (2,300 miles) off the west coast of Chile). It lies far off in the Pacific Ocean, facing Tahiti. It is most famous for its mysterious statues made…
The Amancay is clearly a plant of the Alstroemerica genus, but it also reflects a romantic legend in Patagonia. The romantic legend of the local Amancay flower dates back to the days of the native Tehuelche Indians. The story is based on a forbidden love…
