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Routes, seasons, park rules, wildlife and gear in Patagonia and the Andes, from the guides who work there.

Patagonia

Patagonia Itinerary: 5 to 14 Days, Planned by Local Guides

Patagonia itineraries for 5, 7, 9 and 14 days in Chile, from guides who live in Puerto Natales: day by day, with a weather day and honest trade-offs.

Matías Córdova · 8 min read

Patagonia
Torres del Paine Travel Guide: How to Plan Your Trip
How to plan Torres del Paine, from local guides: getting there, when to go, the 2026 park pass, refugios, the W vs the O and the winter guide rules.
Matías Córdova · 15 min read
Patagonia
Torres del Paine Without Camping: A Hotel-Based Plan
Torres del Paine without camping: a hotel in Puerto Natales, guided day hikes to Base Torres and Grey Glacier, and the park rules to know, by local guides.
Matías Córdova · 9 min read

Central Andes
Skiing in Chile: Resorts, Season and How to Plan
When to ski in Chile, how to choose between Valle Nevado, Portillo and the volcanoes, plus altitude, road chains and backcountry, from a local instructor.
Diego Costa · 14 min read

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