Aug 4th, 2012 at 9:00AM: When I backpacked South America, one country I found difficult to plan was Chile. While I had heard they had great wine, adventurous hikes and beautiful landscapes, I had no idea where to actually go and what to actually do. After traveling through the country, I now realize there are way too many worthwhile experiences to have to narrow it down into just one list. However, these are 10 I think ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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10 Unique Experiences To Have In Chile
Aug 4th, 2012 at 9:00AM: When I backpacked South America, one country I found difficult to plan was Chile. While I had heard they had great wine, adventurous hikes and beautiful landscapes, I had no idea where to actually go and what to actually do. After traveling through the country, I now realize there are way too many worthwhile experiences to have to narrow it down into just one list. However, these are 10 I think ...A Rainy Day Option For Exploring Torres Del Paine In Patagonia, Chile
Apr 14th, 2012 at 10:00AM: No trip to the Patagonia region of South America is complete without a trip to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. The park is regarded by many as the "trekking capital of the world." After visiting for myself, it was easy to see why.
While many travelers choose to spend three or four days hiking the "W" circuit, this is not feasible for everyone. Some people may not have the time, while ...Photo of the Day: Horse in Torres del Paine
Feb 26th, 2012 at 8:00PM:
Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, located at the southern end of South America, is the kind of place you romanticize when you think of wild, unspoiled nature. I've never been, but I have a vision in my head of towering pinnacles of rock, windswept fields of grass, and serene babbling brooks. It turns out the real thing is just as beautiful - Flickr user LeaningLeft snapped this ...10 best national parks in South America
Jan 15th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
In South America, there are myriad diverse landscapes, unique flora, and endemic fauna to experience. With so many destination options on the continent, however, it can sometimes be hard to decide exactly where to go. National parks can provide beautiful and educational experiences in nature and, depending on where you visit, you can experience enormous glaciers, white sandy beaches, tropical ...Tierra Patagonia hotel and spa opens in Chilean Patagonia
Dec 25th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Travelers who enjoy a little luxury mixed in with their adventure now have a new option when visiting southern Chile. Earlier this week, Tierra Patagonia opened for business, giving visitors a chance to experience the iconic Patagonia wilderness without having to sacrifice on the creature comforts.
Located on the edge of Chile's famous Torres del Paine National Park, Tierra Patagonia is an all ...Top ten hotel rooms with a view
Nov 11th, 2010 at 10:30AM:
Hotels aren't the sum of travel, but the right hotel can bring magic to a journey. Friendly employees, amazing furnishings, and great locations can all make a good holiday great. And an exceptional view, above and beyond the rest, can stick in one's memory forever. Here are ten hotels strewn around the world, each with ridiculously stunning views.
1. Shearwater Resort, Saba. Shearwater's ...Classic Treks: The Paine Circuit
Jul 28th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Yesterday we mentioned how amazing Patagonia is for adventure travelers, and in the process referenced the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, which also happens to be home to one of the best long distance treks in the world. This classic hiking trail is known as the Paine Circuit, and backpackers from around the world make the journey to South America each year just to hike through the ...Adventure Destination: Patagonia
Jul 27th, 2009 at 8:00AM: South America has some of the most remote and amazing places on the planet. The continent is home to the Amazon and the Andes of course, both of which conjure images of beautiful, wild places. But perhaps the most remote, beautiful, and wild of all, lies far to the south, transcending the borders of Argentina and Chile, in a place called Patagonia. Sitting just on the southern end of the Andes ...In Patagonia: Chile's awe-inspiring Torres del Paine National Park
Nov 24th, 2008 at 9:00AM:
Widely heralded as South America's most beautiful national park, Torres del Paine in Southern Chile offers outdoor-lovers everything they could want: rugged landscapes, snow-capped peaks, massive glaciers, and abundant wildlife.
Named for the towering granite columns (torres) that dominate the park's gorgeous skyline, the park also contains dozens of crystal-blue lakes, including Lago Pehoe, ...Photo of the Day (11.14.08)
Nov 14th, 2008 at 5:00PM:
It's hard to take a bad photo of the Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile. I should know-- I'm lucky enough to be there right now. This shot from flickr user bajy doesn't quite do the magnificent park justice-- no photograph can-- but it comes close. A beautiful photo of a beautiful place.
Got a pic you want considered for Gadling's Photo of the Day? Submit your best shots here. ...Photo of the Day (12/6/06)
Dec 6th, 2006 at 10:46AM: Where Rick McCharles and besthike.com has been hiding all this time, I am not sure, but it looks as though he has kindly placed tons of great trekking and camping shots from all over into the Gadling Flickr pool. This one was taken on the Paine Circuit trek in Patagonia, Chile - a place I haven't given much thought on exploring, but I know Erik is a fan and after viewing these photos, I can ...
