You can’t go so south of Chile to Patagonia and not take some time to meet the penguins. Isla Magdalena is just a 2-hour ferry ride away from Punta Arenas. And the trips run twice a day. Evening time around 4PM is when we boarded the ferry. Magellanic Penguins live here in large numbers. We heard …
If you already in Patagonia and plan to hike either O Circuit / W Trek, or you want to experience Patagonia in a different way, you might want to kayak Torres Del Paine. Kayaking in Patagonia is a really popular activity, once second to the W Trek. If you haven’t read my comprehensive guide to …
Almost everyone who goes on a W-trek or O-trek of Torres Del Paine asks this question as a part of their planning. Can you bring backpacking food to Chile? I have already addressed this topic in the Patagonia packing list. However, this topic deserves bit more digging if you are a foodie, vegan or a …
So, you have decided to spend more time at the park and brave ‘O’ circuit hike. Excellent decision !!! Before proceeding, read “Patagonia Packing List” for a detailed list of things to consider/pack for the trek. Also read, ‘W Itinerary’ to learn about details on how to get to Torres Del Paine and other logistics. …
Torres Del Paine W Trek is probably one of the most popular hiking route in Chilean side of Patagonia, for obvious reasons. It’s mind-blowing to say the least and very manageable for most hikers including kids. Perhaps, its better to be bit slower to enjoy the beauty as opposed to rushing through. If you are …
Patagonia packing list for Trekking and Camping is from our personal experience in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile, doing the O circuit and W Trek, independently without a tour guide and self catering. However, the list can also be used for rest of the Patagonia. Don’t take “packing-light” easily. Try to reduce the weight …