Patagonia: South America Travel Insights

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At Quasar Expeditions, every journey begins with a question. What’s out there? Who will we meet? How will this place change us? One question we hear most often from curious guests is: Where does the name “Quasar” come from? The name “Quasar” sparks curiosity—and that’s exactly the point. It’s a …


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One of the questions we get asked the most at Quasar is this -
What's the best time of year to travel to the Patagonia?

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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…

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Torres del Paine National Park has been named the 8th wonder of the world after receiving 5 million votes on VirtualTourist.com from visitors around the world. The park emerged as the winner against 300 entries submitted by over 50 countries in the contest that was…

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Endemic species are geographically constrained to one particular place on the planet. They often live on islands, though humanity has pushed more than a handful of continent-based animals to an endemic state through hunting and habitat loss. Endemic species are more likely to form in…

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According to special edition of National Geographic Magazine, TORRES DEL PAINE National Park was chosen as the 5th most beautiful place in the world. For many, Torres del Paine is probably the world's most spectacular national park. Its unrivaled landscapes of crazy jagged peaks, remarkable…

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Spanish name: Locro de Papa Preparation time: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Servings: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Oil or butter -- 1/4 cup Onion, minced -- 1/2 cup Garlic, minced -- 3 to 4 cloves Optional: 2 aji amarillo (yellow chili peppers) to give soup…

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