Chile and Patagonia Travel Advisor

Iconic view of Patagonia!

Travel to Chile and Argentina has so much to offer including Patigonia and Penguins!

Starting with Patagonia which encompasses the southern end of South America, in both Argentina and Chile. The region comprises the southern section of the Andes Mountains with lakes, fjords, temperate rainforests, and glaciers in the west and deserts, tablelands, and steppes to the east. Patagonia is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and many bodies of water that connect them, such as the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel, and the Drake Passage to the south.

If you are a hiker, the W Trek is located in Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia.  This trek takes hikers past the extraordinary sights that include the Andes mountains with lakes, fjords, rainforest and glaciers in the West. In the East there are deserts and unforested grasslands.   The iconic highlight are the views of the three granite towers that gave the national park its name. There are other beautiful highlights such as the hike through French Valley which offers a stunning view of a hanging glacier that comes straight from Paine Grande, the highest peak in the region where you may witness some tremendous avalanches. Another highlight is Grey Glacier that while retreating is still massive and very impressive. The best way to see this glacier is by boat where you can view the 3 faces of the glacier. A unique stay could be an EcoCamp for a sustainable rest in a geodesic dome.

In addition to Patagonia, Chile is home to the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve which is located close to this desert-integrated coast. When I ask friends what is on their bucket list both Patagonia and Penguins are usually on the list. You can experience both on a trip to Chile.

Chile shares its borders with Peru to the north (maybe Machu Pichu was also on your list), Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. The country also controls several Pacific islands, including Easter Island, and claims part of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. There are so many additional options for your bucket list trip! Easter Island is known for its volcanic formations and rocks and archaeological statues that one thinks about when Easter Island is mentioned. 

Let me help you choose the right trip for you and your family!