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South of Santiago
Posted on Nov 16, 2009, 11:23:36 by semi-backpacker
I would recommend Puerto Natale and specifically Torres del Paine...mountains, lakes, and glaciers...it's breathtaking and unlike any other place on earth: I spent a few months traveling Latin America in 2007 and Torres del Paine was hands down one ...
 
Torres Del Paine Trekking (chile) in Dec 06 /jan 07
Posted on Nov 11, 2006, 22:05:46 by goody
... besides leaving the day after xmas? Email me at gsonstegard@gmail.com, I“ll respond faster. I plan to trek on torres del paine ciircuit 7 to 9 days between from Christmas day to mid january. I'm looking for travelmates, i'm french, i speek ...
 
From Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Posted on Dec 27, 2008, 12:58:46 by wakingdream
Hi there! Your trip sounds fun! Well, let's see. You can certainly do it. "The National Park covers 181,000 hectares. It has roads for vehicles and paths for walkers. It has 3 entry gates, one administrative center and seven guard ...
 
Torres del Paine and the monero glacier
Posted on Dec 21, 2008, 14:08:50 by wakingdream
... a couple of times daily; contact the hosterķa for the current schedule. " are a few reviews of the park from TripAdvisor. Torres del Paine is huge and depending on what type of traveler you are, you might benefit from a tour. I think if you're ...
 
Torres del Paine and the monero glacier
Posted on Dec 21, 2008, 12:38:49 by laine
... think i can afford to fly, are there buses that go down that way? Also does any one know any tours that do a trip around torres del paine, or is it easy to explore on your own? I was thinking it may be easyer to set up base in argentina near the monero ...
 
Torres Del Paine Trekking (chile) in Dec 09
Posted on Nov 24, 2009, 11:52:48 by ancient_one
Hey, I'm planning on doing the full trek in torres del paine (side trip to Frances and Valley of Silence?) and wondering if anyone else would like to join up sometime between 12/10 - 12/25? I'm flexible between those days as Im working out some ...
 
suggestions for patagonia? - Puerto Natales, Patagonia,Chile travel question
Posted on Nov 23, 2009, 13:07:18 by starlagurl
How about Torres del Paine?
 
From Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Posted on Dec 29, 2008, 10:13:01 by mmbcross
Haven't done this, but here are more Travelpod entries: and here's a blog from a Travelpodder that did the trip in reverse (El Calafate to Pto. Natales): Skim these blogs for useful information.
 
From Puerto Natales to El Calafate
Posted on Dec 27, 2008, 04:17:17 by alicel
... El Calafate on Jan 26th afternoon. With so limited amount of time, do you think it's possible to see the famous Torres del Paine in Puerto Natales, travel through the border to the Argentina side and take a day tour to trek on the Moreno Glacier? ...
 
Best route from Puerto Natales to Santiago
Posted on Mar 28, 2008, 07:22:27 by semi-backpacker
... -> Arenas -> Montt? I'm busing it from El Calafate, or if possible maybe going directly from Calafate to Torres del Paine. There is a bus from El Calafate to Puerto Natales (4 hours). I took that bus in the reverse direction. It's ...
 
Best route from Puerto Natales to Santiago
Posted on Mar 21, 2008, 11:38:03 by luchinko
Thanks for that link. That gives me an idea of how to get out of Natales. So I would have to go Natales -> Arenas -> Montt? I'm busing it from El Calafate, or if possible maybe going directly from Calafate to Torres del Paine.
 
Las Torres - Patagonia
Posted on Mar 5, 2008, 17:49:43 by andrea
Plan to be in Torres Del Paine starting March 9th was this about the same time you were their? How cold was it at night? We were there about a month later... early April and it was pretty cold at night, but totally manageable. Just make ...
 
Las Torres - Patagonia
Posted on Feb 27, 2008, 00:38:52 by teleho
... we defintely got blasted by the patagonia weather at times! What an amazing trip though! Difficult but so, so worth it! Plan to be in Torres Del Paine starting March 9th was this about the same time you were their? How cold was it at night?
 
Torres Del Paine Trekking (chile) in Dec 06 /jan 07
Posted on Oct 22, 2006, 04:31:36 by jpg
I plan to trek on torres del paine ciircuit 7 to 9 days between from Christmas day to mid january. I'm looking for travelmates, i'm french, i speek english and i little bit of spanish.
 
10 Day Itinerary
Posted on Jan 25, 2008, 16:46:46 by mmbcross
... 9 - Return to Buenos Aires Day 10 - Fly back to USA by overnight flight. By the way, I think you should forget Torres del Paine. Patagonia is a trip in itself, and can be quite rugged. Anyway, it's in Chile, and somewhat complicated to get there from ...
 
The best attraction in Patagonia
Posted on Oct 24, 2006, 16:11:50 by carlaperu
... Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, Piedras Blancas Glacier, and visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier in Calafate, hike in Torres del Paine National Park (Chile), Lake Grey (Chile), Pehoe (Chile), and Ushuaia including adventure tour to trek in Tierra del Fuego ...
 
Travelling Sth America for 3 months - ADVICE PLEASE :)
Posted on Sep 21, 2007, 17:24:36 by semi-backpacker
... my "cram it all in" philosophy... :-) Here are my favorite South American sites: Chile : Isla Negra (if you are a poetry fan), Torres del Paine (beautiful lakes, waterfalls, hikes, and glaciers), Punta Arena (Strait of Magellan, Tierra del ...
 
Wonders of South America!
Posted on Oct 25, 2007, 11:15:46 by semi-backpacker
I would add: San Pedro de Atacama desert in Northern Chile Torres del Paine in Southern Chile Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon pictured below) in Bolivia Perito Moreno Glaciers in Southern Argentina Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay All such beautiful places ...
 
Do I need a sleeping bag?
Posted on Mar 28, 2007, 17:16:15 by hdh
... 39;re easily bought in Argentina and probably Chile. Specifics: You won't need sleeping bags for popular hikes such as Torres del Paine in Chile if you stay in the huts (refugios), as you can rent bedding. But for the majority of remote hiking areas ...
 
FIRSTTIME TRAVELLER
Posted on Mar 28, 2008, 07:28:03 by semi-backpacker
... desert of Atacama in Northern Chile (Moon Valley, Geysers of Tatio, etc) -The Green & White Lagoons in Bolivia -The Perito Moreno Glaciers in Southern Argentina (El Calafate) -Hiking in Torres del Paine (Puerto Natales, Chile) Just to name a few...
 
The TravelPod South American Start Kit
Posted on Jun 21, 2006, 10:21:57 by lucky
... to get to the falls and back from your hotel in Foz or Argentina and is probably not much more expensive. Torres del Paine, Chile | | - Camping is cheaper but renting gear in Puerto Natales can be expensive. - Refugios close in low season, look ...
 
How often do you keep in touch with family?
Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 09:31:46 by laorfamily
... I didn't get a chance to call was in 1992 when my friend and I hurried over from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Torres del Paine, Chile before the winter sets in. We were completely isolated from the world only to later find out that the Israeli embassy in ...
 
Exploring Patagonia
Posted on Sep 25, 2009, 19:36:03 by kiwi_surfer
... or sides.....). I want to hike(trek) as much as possible. I want to see the best of what Patagonia can offer including Torres del Paine( to do a trek called the W) , most of the glaciers around the lake district like perito moreno, Mt fitzroy(cant even ...
 
Argentina with Two-Year Old
Posted on Aug 30, 2009, 19:07:29 by jeandawga
... Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Patagonia - El Chalten/Fitzroy, El Calafate/Perito Moreno, and possibly Ushuaia and Torres del Paine (Chile). I'm particularly concerned about Patagonia. We don't want to miss out big time on seeing some things ...
 
3 Week Itinerary Advise - Brazil & Argentina
Posted on May 21, 2009, 12:07:26 by semi-backpacker
... to be bloody cold south of Buenos Aires. This is an excellent list! The only thing I would add, is if time permits, go to Torres del Paine in Puerto Natales, Chile. It's only a 4-hour bus from el Calafate and soooo worth it. Good luck!
 
Calafate
Posted on Feb 15, 2008, 09:05:26 by semi-backpacker
... YUMDepending on how much time you're spending in the Patagonia, you might also want to hop the 5 hour bus to Chile. Torres del Paine (in Puerto Natales) is an awesome once in a lifetime experience with great hiking, mountains, and waterfalls. For more ...
 
Travelling Sth America for 3 months - ADVICE PLEASE :)
Posted on Aug 6, 2007, 10:31:00 by laorfamily
... broad daylight, in a square full of people. Lesson: don't wear a watch, I should have known better in Lima. If you do go to S. America, don't miss Torres del Paine in Chile, also if memory serves me right, B.A. is expensive (almost like the US).
 
Do I need a sleeping bag?
Posted on Mar 28, 2007, 18:41:15 by peacefrog
... - Buenos Aires line, the tap water is potable, as is the river water in the national parks. Sleeping Bags: in Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine NP, and in El Calafate/El Chalten/Los Glaciares NP, they can be rented, and are suited for the place (-10 to -20 ...
 
Remember when...
Posted on Jan 3, 2007, 15:19:14 by laorfamily
... be as "romantic" as we all like to think (I know I didn't) but it's important. I was in Torres del Paine when the bombing in the Buenos Aires Israeli embassy happened. Being completely out of touch I had no clue that this happened, and ...
 
Trekking in South America, where to go?
Posted on May 26, 2006, 14:11:46 by lucky
Torres del Paine in Chile is a beautiful trek. Head to Puerto Natales to start your trek off. I would highly recommend staying at the Eratic Rock Hostel. Very friendly owners with a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy!
 

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