5. The Carretera Austral: Coyhaique to Cerro Castillo, Chile (November 2023).

By zara On December 17, 2023

Leaving the rainforest and the big city delights of Coyhaique behind us, we escaped to Cerro Castillo National Park which has some of the best hiking on the Carretera Austral – if the weather obliges.

4. The Carretera Austral: Puerto Cisnes to Coyhaique (November 2023).

By zara On December 15, 2023

The port towns near the Carretera are good stepping off points for better things and the scenery still continues to enthrall. The large town of Coyhaique marks our half way point.

3. The Carretera Austral: Villa Santa Lucia – Quelat National Park, Chile (November 2023).

By zara On December 10, 2023

We continued south on the Carretera Austral with a scenic detour before visiting Queulat National Park.

2. The Carretera Austral: Chaitén to Futaleufú (November 2023).

By zara On December 6, 2023

Torrential rain marked our first days on the Carretera Austral as we detoured to the renowned white rafting town of Futaleufú. ‘It’s an El Nino year!’ the girl told us as she cheerfully shut up …

1. The Carretera Austral, Puerto Montt to Chaitén, Chile (November 2023).

By zara On December 3, 2023

A unique road trip through the wilds of Chilean Patagonia, the Carretera Austral heads south into Patagonia from Puerto Montt, some 700 km south of Santiago. We make a start on the 1,240 km route. …

Smoke on the Water, Fire in the Skies: Unravelling Patagonia, Chile & Argentina ((January 2018)

By zara On July 28, 2018

There is no denying the beauty of Patagonia but a recent visit left me with mixed feelings.

The Best Drives in Patagonia, Chile/Argentina (January 2018)

By zara On May 25, 2018

There are very many beautiful areas of Patagonia and a car allows you to explore at leisure and stop where you like. The following are some of our favorite drives from a recent 3 month trip to Chile and Argentina.

South with the Eden – Sailing with Navimag from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, Chile (December 2017)

By zara On April 24, 2018

One of the most interesting ferry routes in the world travels through the fjords of Patagonia, in southern Chile. The three night trip from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales – or vice-versa – has beautiful scenery with a chance to spot some of the elusive wildlife and birds of this remote region.

55° South – Hiking the Dientes Circuit, Isla Navarino, Chile (January 2018)

By zara On April 16, 2018

The world’s southernmost hiking circuit is found in the Dientes mountains of Isla Navarino, off the southern coast of Chile. With a wild and desolate beauty, they offer an experience far off the beaten track for intrepid self supported hikers.

Highlights of Chiloe, Chile (December 2017)

By zara On April 12, 2018

A remote island archipelago to the west of Chile, Chiloe is famous for its UNESCO wooden churches. However. there are also delightful towns to explore, unspoilt countryside and an interesting mythology.

Category: Chile