Often people find themselves with just a day or half day to spare in Ushuaia between treks, cruises or other activities, so Swoop has compiled this list of suggestions for things to do whilst you’re there. If you’re planning to spend longer than a day or two in the region the region (perhaps on an Antarctic or Tierra […]
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Bader Valley – Paine’s hidden valley
The second route was the Bader valley, a small valley that most hikers walk straight path. The turnoff isn’t obviously and it slices into the range between the Cuernos and the Torres giving you an extraordinary close up of the Cuernos and a different view of the south tower.
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Bushwhacking the Oggioni Pass – The Paine range’s most adventurous trek
In Torres del Paine the W trek is the classic route that many people hike that takes you to 3 magnificent valleys – the ascencio, Frances and Grey valleys. For more experienced hikers there are a number of different routes including the Paine Circuit and others that take you off the beaten track and allow you to see another side to the park.
On my recent trip to Torres del Paine I wanted to see these routes that I hadn’t seen before.
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Hotel Review: La Aldea, Chalten
Harriet recently stayed at the motel-esque La Aldea in Chalten, here she reviews and gives her top tips for staying there
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Nick’s 19 day trip to Chile & Argentina
Nick came back from a trip in Patagonia in March, where he enjoyed guided walks through Torres del Paine along with his mum. Here he tells us all about their experiences.
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Places to eat in El Chalten
On Harriet’s recent trip to Chalten she was on a mission to sample as many restaurants as she could. Here she takes you through the various options.
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Hotel Review: Cabañas Ricanor, Near Chalten
We drove for 45 minutes north from Chalten along a bumpy road. The Estancia Ricanor is a basic gaggle of cabanas set in the woods and with views of Cerro Electrico and Cerro Fitzroy. The cabanas are great for groups of 4 or a couple with a guide. They consist of a communal sitting, dining […]
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