Building on our last post about the rain in Patagonia, here’s the low down on the wind speeds! The wind in Patagonia is notorious for being so strong that it could blow you over. This is because Patagonia is an enormous, mostly treeless plateau which gets blasted by the relentless dry polar winds that continually […]
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What’s the weather like in El Calafate?
The weather in Patagonia is highly unpredictable. In fact, it’s not uncommon to experience four seasons in an entire day! A client rang the other day asking about the weather conditions in Patagonia. So we thought it would be a good idea to start a series of blog posts about the overall weather conditions for […]
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What are the Criollo horses like in Patagonia?
The Criollo is the native horse of Argentina and Chile. They have adapted so well to their environment that they have become renowned for their endurance, hardiness and stamina. They have a strong, yet sensible nature and are very intelligent. Criollo horses are on average 14.3 hands high, and most range from 14.0 to 15.2 […]
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Mount Fitz Roy, Southern Patagonia
Located on the border of Argentina and Chile, Mount Fitz Roy is located near El Chaltén village, in the Southern Patagonian ice field. Although the mountain isn’t exceptionally high, the sheer granite faces present long stretches of arduous technical climbing and as a result they are preserved for only they very experienced! Apparently Mount Fitz Roy […]
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Ever considered ice-trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park?
The Perito Moreno Glacier (a valley glacier) is located within the Los Glaciares National Park, on the shore of Lago Argentino about an hour and a half drive from El Calafate. The Perito Moreno Glacier flows down 22km skirting the Federico Reichert range in front of the Magallanes Peninsula, between Canal de los Tempanos and […]
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