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What to do with one week in Santiago, Valparaíso, and Viña del Mar, Chile
Dear Friends and Famdamily, Chile was a delight! We weren’t sure how much more beauty we could find after the stunning Torres del Paine, but Chile had something to offer around every corner. We had about one week left to explore Chile, so we (begrudgingly) left Patagonia and headed to Santiago, the capital city, to…
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A Review of Camping at Refugio Chileno in Torres Del Paine, Chile
When we planned our 3-day trip to Torres Del Paine, we knew that we wanted to make it to Las Torres – the most iconic sight along the W trail – without doing the entire hike as a day trip (nor by doing the 5-day W trek, which was outside our comfort zone). This left…
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Spending 3 days in Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia
Hey friends and family, I (Perry) leaned hard into YouTube travel videos deep in the throes of the 2020 pandemic lockdown. Somewhere along the way, I watched The Bucket List Family’s trip to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, and the jagged mountains and turquoise waters infected my soul. This was my mental image…
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How We Prepared for a 2-Day Hike in Torres Del Paine National Park
After logging many hours on board buses, we finally arrived in the town of Puerto Natales. This is the town that primarily outfits hikers and adventurers for their trips to Torres Del Paine national park, our next expedition into the massive Patagonia region. Here is where we began our preparations for the journey to Base…
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How to get from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Puerto Natales, Chile: A Review of Bus-Sur
Ushuaia, Argentina, and Puerto Natales, Chile, may look close together on a map, but the challenging terrain – including fjords and mountains – makes it a long road trip for travelers exploring Patagonia’s greatest highlights. Moreover, flights between Ushuaia, and Punta Arenas, Chile, the connection point for flights and buses to Puerto Natales (the gateway…