The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Located in Argentinian Patagonia, in northern sector of Los Glaciares National Park, the mountain town of El Chalten was founded in the early 1980s as an outpost of Argentina, to anticipate Chile’s claim for that area. Although it started as a frontier town, El Chalten soon became the “trekking capital of the world.”
5 Incredibly Exciting Things to Do in El Chalten, ArgentinaRead More
If you were to do just one hike in Patagonia, it should be the one to Laguna de Los Tres, at the base of Mt. Fitz Roy. This iconic trek which is every hiker’s dream and one of the world’s most amazing destinations. The hike will take you to the base of the majestic mountain complex – the …
Laguna de Los Tres – How to Hike to the Base of Mt. Fitz RoyRead More
About 25 km north of Puerto Natales, on the road to Torres del Paine National Park, lies a pretty unusual cave: Cueva del Milodon (the Mylodon Cave). This is not a cave in the manner of Mammoth Cave, or Carlsbad Caverns. There are no flowing streams, or mineral formations, like stalactites and stalagmites. Cueva del Milodon is …
Face to Face With Prehistoric Beasts at Cueva del MilodonRead More
Did you ever want to visit Torres del Paine but feared that you didn’t have enough stamina to attempt Patagonia’s difficult hikes? The good news is that hiking in Torres del Paine doesn’t necessarily mean doing multi-day treks around the mountains. There are plenty of day hikes in Torres del Paine that don’t require any hiking …
7 Easy to Moderate Hikes in Torres del Paine, ChileRead More
Hiking in Patagonia is breathtakingly beautiful and exciting! This vast, wild region at the tip of South America is a place like no other, and once you see it you’ll understand why. Massive glaciers, jagged granite peaks, azure lakes, roaring waterfalls, and sublime flower fields. Tall mountain peaks and huge swatches of scrubland, dotted with …
Essential Guide for Planning a Hiking Trip in PatagoniaRead More
Seeing Torres del Paine National Park is a dream come true for those who venture to this wild region at the tip of South America. But few travelers to Chilean Patagonia know how to get to Torres del Paine, or what to expect when they get here. In this post I’m going to tell you …
How to Get to Torres del Paine – First Time Visitor’s GuideRead More
Packing for Patagonia requires more careful planning than packing for your other trips. My main concern after deciding to visit Patagonia was packing the right items for this trip. I knew the weather in this region was quite unpredictable and can go from one extreme to the other in a matter of hours, so my Patagonia …
Patagonia Packing List – Essential Items to Pack for a Patagonia TripRead More
A journey to Torres del Paine National Park in the heart of Chilean Patagonia is no small endeavor. To make it there you have to fly to the end of the world, drive gravel roads, hike rocky trails, and battle harsh and unpredictable weather. But it’s all worth it, because Chile’s National Park is one …
Where to Stay When Visiting Torres Del Paine – Lodging OptionsRead More
We are Lance and Laura Longwell. Lance is originally from Colorado. Laura is originally from Dallas. We met almost twenty years ago while living in New York City. Lance had just graduated college and moved to the big city for work, and Laura had just started college. We both share a passion for music and …
Interview with Laura and Lance Longwell from “Travel Addicts”Read More
