Category: South America
Paso Rio Puelo trek – from Argentina to Chile on foot
We had crossed the border between Argentina and Chile four times, by plane, bus and hitchhiking. It was time to try something new: doing it on foot. When we discovered the Paso Rio Puelo, we knew we h... Read More
Around Cerro Hielo Azul – snow and a blue river
Our hike around Cerro Hielo Azul starting in El Bolson was magical with the contrast between the snow and the warm sun, plus the blue river. ... Read More
Fascinating Cuevas de Marmol
The Cuevas de Marmol are stunning rock formations on Lago General Carrera. Focused on advancing by hitchhiking we almost forgot to visit them. But they were definitely worth our detour.... Read More
‘Doing the thumb’ – our hitchhiking experiences in Patagonia
Hitchhiking or ‘hacer dedo’ (doing the thumb) as they say in Spanish was our favourite means of transport in Patagonia. It saved us a lot of money and we got to know some lovely people. But it als... Read More
Cerro Chaltén and surroundings – a four day trek
We left for this hike quite spontaneously after just arriving in the town of El Chalten. It ended up being one of our favourite treks in Patagonia, with stunning views over Mount Fitz Roy and the beau... Read More
El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier
After some great hikes on the Chilean side of Patagonia, we crossed the border to Argentina. There we got real close to a glacier, the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate.... Read More
The Y-trek in Torres del Paine
Any guide book on Chile and South America lists trekking in the national park Torres del Paine as one of the must-do activities. Instead of following the usually recommended circuits, we decided to di... Read More
Isla Navarino – on the most southern trek
On the Isla Navarino we went on what is called the most southern trek of the world. In six days we walked to Lago Windhond, spent a day at the Refugio Charles and then joined the Dientes Circuit. It w... Read More
Cabo Froward – the end of the American mainland
We sort of stumbled over the hike to Cabo Froward while we were in Punta Arenas. The hike to the most southern point of the American mainland – the Cape/Cabo Froward - intrigued us. We thought this ... Read More- 2 of 3
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