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Patagonia
Overview of the Patagonia region
The Carretera Austral
The Carretera Austral is Patagonia’s legendary highway, carved through fjords and forests. It was built by military conscripts under Pinochet to connect remote regions.
Map of the Carretera Austral scenic route
Bariloche
View of lakes above Bariloche ArgentinaBariloche on the shore of Nahuel Huapi LakeHike just outside of Bariloche Argentina with snow capped mountainsTrail near the ski lodge above Bariloche ArgentinaThe red Arrayan treesPiedritas-Refugio on the way to Refugio Frey
Río Tranquilo
The Marble Caves ChileThe clear waters and designs of the marble cavesThe carved marble on lake General Carrera LakeInside the Marble CaveApproaching the Marble CavesFloating through a marble tunnelTown of Rio TranquiloThe town of Río Tranquilo was in bloom. From here we took the boat to the marble caves
Road of the Seven Lake
Largo HermosaShortest river near Bariloche Argentina
Coyhaique
Cerro Mackay in Coyhaique with beautiful viewsView of Coyhaique from partway up Cerro Mackay
Cerro Castillo
Snow crossing on the way up Cerro CastilloJust emerging from the tree line on the trail to Cerro CastilloCerro Castillo Hiking trailHeading toward the jagged peaks of Cerro Castillo in the distanceView from the outhouse at the horse corral on the trail to Cerro CastilloThe majestic basalt spirals of Cerro Castillo
Puerto Rio Tranquilo
The carved marble on General Carrera Lake
Los Glaciares National Park
Map of the Los Glacieres National Park
El Chalten
Fitz RoyThe town of El ChaltenValley of El ChaltenHalfway between El Chalten and Fitz Roy, Laguna Capri provides a picturesque view of the famous peak.This hidden lagoon is inexplicably named Laguna Sucia (Dirty Lagoon)Piedras Blancas hanging glacier.
Perito Moren
Perito Moreno GlacierPerito Moreno Glacier
Torres del Paine
View from the Q end of the trail of Torres del Paine (with “Cupcake Mountain” in the distance).From the Q Trail Torres del PainePublic transportation in light purple. W Trek in red, O Circuit in green and red, Q trail in yellow, green, and red.Hanging Bridge in Torres del PaineThis beautiful fox curiously came over to us as we sat on the steps of Refugio Grey eating our lunch.Torres del Paine campground on our first night.Glacier Grey now in the distance used to occupy the entire inlet shown in this picture.A must stop in Puerto Natalis if you are headed to Torres del Paine
Visit the Erratic Rock website to find out about their rates for gear rental. You can also find information about their guided programs and expeditions that they offer. They’re a hostel too, with competitive rates. The staff that we spoke to were trekkers and they knew what they were talking about.
Retired from Corporate America at the age of 43 along with her husband Trinity. In 2016 they sold their home to begin a nomadic life of slow travel. Bonnie writes of their experience on the road in each country. Subscribe to follow her stories here.
Another very well written and informed post. past your blog post on to friends of ours that are in Santiago and going to do a 3 month car camping. There blog post is: Above us only sky. Nicky and Ian. Great folks. I especially liked your posting about the Marble Caves and Rio Tranquilo. I simply must visit that.
Another very well written and informed post.
past your blog post on to friends of ours that are in Santiago and going to do a 3 month car camping. There blog post is: Above us only sky. Nicky and Ian. Great folks.
I especially liked your posting about the Marble Caves and Rio Tranquilo. I simply must visit that.
Thanks guys and safe travels!
Cheers,
John
Thanks for sharing our post!
I’ve been following Nicky and Ian and just read about how they survived a direct hit of a category 5 hurricane – scary stuff! https://www.aboveusonlyskies.com/hurricane-irma-bvi/?fbclid=IwAR0ZXkRWMWB_OxLTf9wY9Csvrdp_QMfEpP-lmNIcgLZ_Fzi_AfGJTmtFSww
The Marble Caves were cool, the entire scenic route through Chile was just beautiful.
I loved reading about the marble caves. So cool! Can’t wait to hear about Antarctica.
I’m excited to write about it. It was an unbelievable experience. The next four weeks will cover it. 🙂