Are you thinking of heading off to Southern Patagonia? by Kathy Jarvis on 13th October, 2017 Going to Southern Patagonia Kathy, Andean Trails’ director, has put together some suggestions of places to see and things to do in southern Patagonia for first time visitors. What should I see and do in ARGENTINEAN PATAGONIA? 1. EL CALAFATE Most trips to the Argentinean side of Patagonia will include a visit …
Getting to Southern Patagonia and travelling around by Tom Shearman on 13th October, 2017 Southern Patagonia Southern Patagonia lies at the bottom end of the South American continent, stradling Chile and Argentina. Patagonia is remarkable and popular for its incredible scenery, granite peaks, glaciers and abundant wildlife. Due to its far flung location, the distances involved and the sparse population getting there and travelling around can take some planning. …
Visit Chilean Lake District , Green Patagonia by Kathy Jarvis on 6th October, 2017 Chilean Lake District Snow-capped volcanoes that flank a string of emerald coloured lakes which are surrounded by lush farmland and cold rain forest are the main features of Chile’s Lake District and recently denominated Green Patagonia. In the north of this area you will find National Parks dedicated to the Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) …
Northern Patagonia, Trek back in time by Kathy Jarvis on 26th May, 2017 Trek back in time Kathy Jarvis has just returned from Northern Patagonia and here are her thoughts on why you should go to that part of Patagonia. Torres del Paine and the Fitzroy mountains in southern Patagonia have long been the main attraction for visitors to Patagonia. The allure of those mountain areas is strong and the sheer …
Kathy’s Northern Patagonia off the beaten path expedition by Kathy Jarvis on 19th May, 2017 Northern Patagonia Andean Trails’ director Kathy has just returned from a research trip to Northern Patagonia in South America. Here are the answers to our questions – they will make you want to go! Where have you just been? Patagonia What did you see and do? We spent a month travelling south, from …
Maria’s Patagonian Adventure by Kathy Jarvis on 11th May, 2017 Patagonian Adventure Maria Lucas, who worked in our office for a year before moving permanently to Chile, has just come back from her first ever visit to Patagonia. Here are her observations: Located where the Andes slowly sink into the sea, Chilean Patagonia is characterized by numerous mountains, glaciers, fjords and channels that …
El Chalten, Patagonia: trekking options and more by Kathy Jarvis on 5th May, 2017 El Chalten, Patagonia Kathy has just arrived, rather reluctantly, back in the office after a month exploring southern Chile, with a short foray into Argentina, to Los Glaciares national park, in particular El Chalten and the Fitzroy area. She says “I hadn’t been to El Chalten in southern Argentina, since my tour leading days …
Top things to do in Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas by Alan Lyall on 15th September, 2016 Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas Read out guide to the top things to do in Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas. Chile’s southernmost cities of Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales offer the visitor to Patagonia much more than just an overnight stay. PUNTA ARENAS As with many far-flung settlements, Punta Arenas started life in the …
Spot the best wildlife in Patagonia on holiday by Tom Shearman on 9th September, 2016 Spot the best wildlife in Patagonia on holiday Patagonia is full of terrific wildlife – check our Facebook photo album. Tom looks at the where and when of the wildlife you may encounter on a wildlife holiday in Patagonia – be it in Chile or Argentina. He writes: Patagonia: steppes, fjords, mountains, forests, lakes, glaciers …
Patagonia restaurant guide – best places to eat by Alan Lyall on 22nd July, 2016 Patagonia restaurant guide – best places to eat The Patagonia season is not far off and, eating is always one of the great pleasures when travelling in Argentina and Chile Here are some of our top tips for restaurants to eat in Southern Patagonia. EL CALAFATE, ARGENTINA El Cucharón, 9 de Julio 145 Go where the …
Patagonia Highlights: our most popular trek by Alan Lyall on 20th May, 2016 Patagonia Highlights: our most popular trek Alan shares his experiences on our popular Patagonia Highlights’ trek – from lost luggage to sunny days to snow in this beautiful part of the world. Check his photos on Facebook. He writes: PATAGONIA I set off during one of the UK’s worst winters plus a Spanish Air …
Trekking advice in Patagonia: independently vs group by Tom Shearman on 12th May, 2016 Advice on trekking in Patagonia Patagonia is a ruggedly beautiful land cut from jagged Andean mountains and blue glaciers. Patagonia has a climate that commands respect from the gauchos that work the land to the pumas, condors and other wildlife that make this spectacular region their home. For trekkers, it is and adventure holiday and …
The Top 5 Things To Do In Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina by Tom Shearman on 6th May, 2016 The Top 5 Things To Do In Ushuaia Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica and a popular holiday destination for people travelling around Patagonia. Its famous Tierra del Fuego National Park and Beagle Channel, the stunning mountain backdrop and varied wildlife make it many people’s favourite stop. Ushuaia, which labels itself as the southernmost city …
Spring in Patagonia – best time to travel by Tom Shearman on 24th September, 2015 Spring in Patagonia – best time to travel What makes spring one of the best times of year to visit Patagonia is that most people don’t know that it is so special. Here are some reasons that you should get planning your Patagonia tour for the southern spring: Torres del Paine – blaze a …
Ups and downs on the hike to the Towers of Torres del Paine, Chile by Alan Lyall on 10th September, 2015 Hike to the towers of Torres del Paine, Chile Andean Trails’ Alan Lyall relives his trek to one of Chile’s finest attractions, ticking off a bucket list trip while pushing himself out of his comfort zone. Check his photos from the journey on our Facebook page. He writes: “I am not the poster boy for …
The windy Patagonian road to Torres del Paine by Tom Shearman on 16th July, 2015 The windy Patagonian road to Torres del Paine Simon Heyes has worked as a guide across South America. He now markets luxury products across the continent, and shares one of his favourite destinations with us… He writes… The wind was whistling as I raced across the unwaveringly straight road towards my goal – the iconic …
Top 10 things to see and do in Patagonia by Tom Shearman on 30th April, 2015 Top 10 things to see and do in Patagonia Patagonia has so much to offer – so this week we look at some of the less well-known Top 10 things to do in Patagonia in both Chile and Argentina. The classics on the Chilean side are the famous Paine W hike and Circuit trek. On the …
Trekking South Patagonia Ice Cap, Los Glaciares, Fitzroy by Tom Shearman on 24th April, 2015 Trekking South Patagonia Ice Cap, Fitzroy Andean Trails’ Tom describes the once-in-a-lifetime trek in extreme conditions on the South Patagonia Ice Cap in Los Glaciares, Fitzroy National Park, Argentina. He writes: The avalanching ice that was rumbling slowly towards us was completely forgotten about as I suddenly dropped 10 feet into a crevasse. No …
Puma spotting in Torres Del Paine by Kathy Jarvis on 10th October, 2014 Puma spotting in Torres Del Paine Vicky Brown and Manny Sidhu recall their thrilling and rare sighting of not one, not two, but three pumas while on a Winter in Paine tour in Chile with Andean Trails earlier this year. Vicky writes: “We arrived in Torres del Paine on a cold winter’s morning …
Empanada recipe: traditional method from Buenos Aires, Argentina by Alan Lyall on 11th April, 2014 Empanada recipe Our Alan shares two decades of South America living and empanada making with this delicious empanada recipe. Try it at home or travel to Argentina, Chile or Patagonia and eat them in situ. As a great person once said: “Nam nam!” Alan writes: “Empanadas – pasties or turnovers – are a delicacy all …
