Hiking in Torres del Paine

We wake to cloudy skies, but no rain, and relatively little wind.  Debate continues about whether or not we will hike or ride to the waterfall of Salto Grande and to starting point of the Mirador de Los Cuernos trail… Read More ›

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Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine has been on my wish list for many years.  And to think I’m here in the midst of it is amazing to me.  The weather, and particularly the wind, are notoriously bad here, so we plan to… Read More ›

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From Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine

The ride from Punta Arenas is a gusty one, and a quick stop at a roadside café for a warm drink is rushed as the winds get even stronger…so off we go to Puerto Natales in hopes of just getting… Read More ›

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Walking the Circuit around Torres del Paine

The Circuit, as it’s officially called, is a 8-day trek around spectacular mountains in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. The sheer cliffs of the torres (towers) rise above turquouise lakes and green meadows. These mountains became extremely popular in the last … Continue reading →

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