El Chaltén: things to do in Argentina’s trekking capital
El Chaltén is a few streets of breweries and gear shops parked under Fitz Roy – with Argentina’s best day hikes starting in town. Everything to do, on and off the trails.
Puerto Natales: things to do in the gateway to Torres del Paine
Puerto Natales deserves more than a bus change: king crab, the Milodón cave, glacier boat trips, and the last good bed before the W trek.
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W trek in Torres del Paine: day-by-day guide [2026]
The W trek untangled: which direction, day-by-day stages, and exactly how to book refugios, the multi-day park ticket, and the catamaran in 2026.
Torres del Paine tickets & entrance fees 2026: prices and how to buy
Torres del Paine has a new ticket system since May 2026: a daily or a multi-day ticket, bought online. Here are the official prices and exactly how to buy.
Patagonia Car Rental: Where to Rent a Car in Patagonia and What to Know
While renting a car in Patagonia doesn’t differ too much from renting in other places in the world, there are some things that you should be aware of. For example, things that are the same as everywhere else. You’ll probably get a sum of money blocked on your card for car insurance excess cover, so…
Driving in Patagonia: Road Tips & Safety Guide
Patagonia is a wild and remote place, with quite some distances between the sights, so you need a way to get around down there. Quick tip before we dive in: rental prices in Patagonia vary wildly between companies and pick-up points, so we always compare them on DiscoverCars first. And if you are still deciding…
Best Hikes in El Chaltén: Easy & Day Hikes Guide
Hiking in El Chalten, Argentina, is a dream for hikers. Patagonia itself is a hiker’s paradise, and El Chalten is its capital. And you don’t even have to be in perfect shape to hike in this corner of Patagonia! Some of the best hikes in El Chalten are rather flat and short – in fact,…
How to Get to Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine is one of the must-visit places in Chilean Patagonia, and it definitely was one of the highlights of our trip around South America. The most convenient ones are flying down to Patagonia – Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales or El Calafate – and then driving a rental car to the park. Quick Overview:…
Penguins in Punta Arenas: Tours, Tips & Isla Magdalena Guide
Did you know that there are penguins in Punta Arenas? I didn’t! When we were planning our trip to Patagonia, we realised that we could go on a penguin-watching tour. I was shocked! For me penguins = Antarctica. But no, there are penguins in South America, too, and it’s actually quite easy to visit them….
Activities in Torres del Paine for every taste
There are different activities in Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia for different tastes and levels of physical ability. Re-checked in August 2026 – operators and booking links verified. Park entrance is a daily or multi-day ticket bought online since May 2026 – see our tickets and fees guide. You can, obviously, do…