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Lakes, volcanos, hot springs — oh my! This land is laden with outdoor activities and summer weather so divine you’ll never want to stay indoors. Let’s go; it’s time for a road trip.
The short answer: more minimally.
At first, I didn’t understand the Patagonian tagline “four seasons in a day.” But then we hiked Dientes de Navarino. Within 24 hours, we experienced rain, blue skies, wind, hail and more sunshine. What gives, Patagonia?
Transportation to the end of the Americas isn’t cheap. One trip — a combined 45 minutes by bus and 20 by boat — cost us more than US $100 each. But there’s one journey that shouldn’t be missed: the ferry from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams, a tiny port town on Isla Navarino, just north of Antarctica.
We almost didn’t make it to Torres del Paine. But after some last-minute reservations, we secured our campsites for the famed 4-day W Circuit.
We strode quickly to the bus station. We were 15 minutes from the terminal, and the bus to Perito Moreno left in 15 minutes. Glancing at the time, we broke into a run.
Under the iconic Mount Fitz Roy rests El Chaltén: a vibrantly painted village known worldwide as Argentina’s capital of trekking. It offers good food, great trails and natural surroundings unlike any other.
The Huemul Circuit requires extra gear and a permit from the ranger station. Discover the ins and outs of preparation, as well as our own journey.