Morning has broken: Torres del Paine in Chile, at sunrise. Photo: Winky from Oxford BY LAURA ELISE Torres del Paine is one of the most stunning natural sites in South America, and yet many Latin America travel enthusiasts don’t know much about it. Laura Elise fills us in on the basics. 1. Where is it?…
Tag: Patagonia
Travel in Chile, After the Earthquake: My Final Summary
Following the major earthquake in Chile, what can you expect as a traveler? Here’s a sample.
Hot, Cold & Blue in Chile’s Patagonia Region
Balmaceda I’ve been in Chile’s Patagonia region since Friday morning, and only late last night, on Sunday, was I able to catch a wave of Wifi, here at the Hotel Loberías del Sur in Puerto Chacabuco. After all, you don’t fly all the way to South America’s far southern reaches in order to Google the…
Traveling to Chile: The Latest
Looking at the Bright Side: Santiago, about 36 hours after the quake. (Courtesy of Santiago Adventures) The earthquake that struck Chile on February 27 has kept the destination in the news for the past few days, as reports of damage and casualties continue to make headlines. So should you cancel your next trip? The U.S….
The Disaster in Chile
My thoughts and best wishes go out to all the people affected by the massive earthquake that has struck Chile. Tragedies like this are difficult to fathom, especially when new information is still coming in. I’m sticking close to the TV and the computer screen. Santiago’s international airport remains closed for now, and LAN Airlines,…