by Diana Chen | Feb 19, 2020 | Destinations, Travel
El Chaltén, Argentina is one of the most popular towns for hiking in Patagonia. Many fun day hikes start from El Chaltén, like Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. Cerro Torre is a relatively easy hiking trail that weaves through tall trees and rhyolite (volcanic rock). Follow...
by Diana Chen | Feb 7, 2020 | Destinations, Travel
One of the most beautiful day hikes in Patagonia is Mount Fitz Roy in El Chaltén, Argentina. While the hike is challenging, it’s also a lot of fun and very rewarding. The views from Laguna de los Tres at the base of Fitz Roy reminded me of the views from Las...
by Diana Chen | Feb 3, 2020 | Destinations, Itineraries, Travel
The Torres del Paine W Trek is the most popular multi-day trek in Patagonia. Our ultimate guide to hiking the Torres del Paine W Trek is designed to help you see the most sights and have the most enjoyable experience on the trail. Use this in conjunction with our...
by Diana Chen | Jan 28, 2020 | Destinations, Travel
Puerto Natales, Chile is the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. Anyone who plans to hike the W Circuit or O Circuit in Torres del Paine will spend at least one night in Puerto Natales before and/or after their hike. While there are many fun day...
by Diana Chen | Jan 24, 2020 | Destinations, Travel
Patagonia is high up on many travelers’ bucket lists but is one of the most difficult trips to plan. The region spreads out across parts of both Chile and Argentina. When most people talk about “hiking Patagonia,” they are usually referring to hiking...
by Diana Chen | Jun 12, 2019 | Destinations, Itineraries, Travel
Whether you’re trying to get a dose of Incan culture while in Cusco or practice acclimatizing to higher altitudes before a big hike, you’ll probably already have the Sacred Valley on your radar when visiting Cusco, Peru. As soon as you arrive in Cusco,...
