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.

To the End of the World – Exploring Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Chile (December 2017)

By zara On March 20, 2018

From Punta Arenas. It is easy to hire a car to explore the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego. You will find a unique colony of king penguins, historic homesteads, sweeping steppes and beautiful lakes amidst wild mountain scenery.

Punta Arenas and Exploring to its South, Patagonia, Chile (January 2018)

By zara On March 5, 2018

Once an important provisioning place for ships and home to sheep barons who left a legacy of fine houses, Punta Arenas in the far south of Chilean Patagonia is still a likable and lively place today. It’s fascinating history can be seen within the town and southwards to its original settlement.

Torres del Paine: Hiking the ‘O’ and ‘W’ Trails, Patagonia, Chile (January 2018)

By zara On February 28, 2018

Torres del Paine National Park in Chile has some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic mountain landscapes . For an in depth exploration, if you have the time and the energy, nothing beats doing the ‘O’ and ‘W’ hiking routes. However things don’t always go to plan in Patagonia..

Category: Chile