Comments on: 18 of the Best Spots in Patagonia

By: Ute

Ute — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:09:02 +0000

Hi Matt. I am aware that Kristin is responsible for the content, but you could have fact checked the basics. E.g. “Ruta 40 just outside of El Chaltén” … really? Take a look at the map and tell me how long you would have to walk to get to Ruta 40. Maybe it was the Chilean wine ….

By: Lewis

Lewis — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 06:26:00 +0000

It’s wonderful that you are getting thoughts from this paragraph as well as from our dialogue made here.

By: John

John — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:28:10 +0000

Men, not seeing Peroto Moreno Galcier in this list is unfare. It’s a top 3 of Patagonian landscapes without question. I strongly recommend to anyone to go to that glacier. Is the best one (better than exploradores or o’higgins for sure).

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:42:03 +0000

Natalie, flights to South America are expensive and travel with points are highly recommended. Aa advantage miles are easy to get and 60K miles per person will get you a return trip from US to Santiago by calling the customer service for LATAM flights. Sign up for Barclay AA card 60K miles bonus without the need to spend a minimum amount (pay the annual fee and a single pruchase on CC).

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:37:45 +0000

Milly, a two week trip to Patagonia is ideal between November to early March. Look for prices on google flights from your point of origin to Santiago. I listed a sample itinerary below which I used to visit Patagonia and Atacama:
1. Miami to Santiago (nonstop AA flight leaving MIA at 10.45 pm will reach SCL at 9.06 am) – $945

2. Take a connecting nonstop flight same day from SCL to Punta arenas (PUQ) – LATAM airline Leaves SCL at 10.20 am or 1.20 pm and returns to SCL at 6.35 pm – $163
Punta arenas – Take bus or rent a car and drive (2 hours) to stay at Puerto Natales (base for going on 4 day W trek + Grey glacier tour). Find a good hotel in booking.com.

After the W trek, drive (5 hrs) or take a bus to El Calafate for a night stay. See and walk on Perito Moreno glacier in El calafate. Drive to El Chalten (3 hours) and hike the mountains (stay at El Chalten 1 night).
Return to Puerto Natales for a night stay or drive straight to Punta arenas.

3. Leave Punta arenas to return to Santiago (stay 1 night?) or take a connecting nonstop flight from SCL to Calama (CJC) – LATAM leaving SCL at 7.30 pm and returns to SCL at 5.05 pm -$190.

List of places to see in Atacama desert are El Tatio Geysers, El Valle De La Luna, Atacama Salt Flats and Chaxa Lagoon and star gazing on a clear night.

5. Return from CJC to SCL and take same day flight back to Miami by AA at 9pm.

I recommend 10 days at Puerto natales/El Calafate/Punta arenas and at least 3 nights in Atacama desert.

No Argentina Reciprocity fee for US citizens at this time so you can cross Chile border with a rental car free of charge (make sure car rental company is aware of it and there is no up-charge).

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:28:34 +0000

Jody, summer time in patagonia is winter in USA so the best time to visit is November to early March. Prices will hike too so careful early (6 months) planning is necessary.

By: Fernando Ayal

Fernando Ayal — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 07:03:38 +0000

I knew Patagonia had beautiful places but maaaan… I didn’t know most of these spots and I’m stoked! I must visit them all, they’re too good to be missed out. Thanks for this awesome guide!

By: Milly McGrath

Milly McGrath — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 05:04:17 +0000

This looks awesome! My boyfriend and I are pretty keen to do a trip through South America next year, and Patagonia is right up the top of the list! How long do you think we should spend there specifically? And what are the easiest to get to if we have a short time and smaller budget?
Cheers,
Milly

By: David

David — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:26:00 +0000

Killer hiking spots, we have a few on our top 100 travel adventure list that we are taking on. We will be hitting Patagonia this fall and it will be nice to check off our adventure list. Great post and travel on.

By: Scott Hyde

Scott Hyde — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:24:42 +0000

I’ve been to Chili but not yet to Patagonia, dying to go and seems to be on everyones bucket list. Amazing work by Kristin and more so LOVE the photos.