Patagonia: South America Travel Insights

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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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Choose Patagonia for wildlife, glaciers, mountains, and varied outdoor adventures; choose the Atacama Desert for surreal desert landscapes, geysers, lagoons, and exceptional stargazing. With enough time, travelers can experience both in one Chile adventure. If you’re planning a trip to South America this year, you’ve…

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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:…

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Archeological findings reveal that Patagonia and the Tierra del Fuego was inhabited by native peoples as far back as 4,500 years ago. These native tribes are commonly referred to as ‘Tehuelche tribes’ or ‘Fuegians’ but actually refer to a number of separate groups with their…

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A Patagonia photo safari gives photographers the flexibility to pursue the best light, landscapes, and wildlife without being tied to a standard group-tour schedule. Private overland travel can provide more time and freedom for sunrise, sunset, wildlife, and landscape photography. Here at Quasar, we know…

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Patagonia is an excellent destination for travelers over 50 because the experience can be adapted to different interests and activity levels. Visitors can combine scenic walks, wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, and more challenging hikes with comfortable accommodations, expert guidance, and private travel. Just like a…

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Spring is one of the best times to visit Patagonia for travelers who want fewer crowds, awakening landscapes, wildlife encounters, and increasing access to outdoor adventures before the peak summer season. From September through November, longer days and the return of spring transform Patagonia after…

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