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…
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…
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:…
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….
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 ticketed per sector since 2025/26 – see our tickets and fees guide. You can, obviously, do hiking – there are many…
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Torres del Paine national park is one of the most incredible places on earth. It’s rough, untamed, and has been touched less by the people than other places. Updated for the 2025/26 season – entrance fees, ticket types, and links re-checked in August 2026. The nature is incredible, with towering granite mountains with glaciers, turquoise…
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If you’re about to visit the Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, you might be wondering about accommodation. In terms of where to stay in Torres del Paine, there are not too many hotels in the park itself. Updated for the 2025/26 season – all accommodation links re-checked in August 2026. On the…
Jagged mountains, howling wind and the raw beauty of nature – that is Patagonia. This amazing part of the South American continent is one of the most scarcely populated, one of the windiest, and easily one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Our Patagonia 10 day itinerary takes you through the most exciting…
Well, it’s quite easy to answer – winter stuff! Even if you’re travelling to Patagonia during summer, that is, December or January, you still need winter stuff. Patagonia is located in the very south of South America where the Atlantic and Pacific winds meet, so it’s one of the windiest regions in the world. When…
Torres del Paine National park in the Chilean Patagonia is one of the most incredible destinations in the world. It offers some of the best hiking trails in the world, full of glaciers, turquoise waters, and towering mountains. But what some people might not realize is that there are some very interesting and even endangered…