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  1. beedeeman avatar

    Re: Current info on Torres del Paine

    by beedeeman 05 March 2012

    Hi, I wouldn't cross the border in Cerro Castillo, if I were you. There are road blockades all over, but that's not the only problem,…

  2. Fernando avatar

    RE: Chile Transportation for Foreigners, Bus, Air, Train & Boat

    by Fernando 09 June 2011

    Hi Mendocinateacher in reference to your ship/ferries questions (price, time, booking) they must be balanced with your time/money availab…

  3. freddie_55 avatar

    Trip in late May to Chile for 10 days...really need some help planning...

    by freddie_55 25 March 2011

    My girlfriend and I are arriving in Chile 20th of May and depart 30th May. We are in our 40's and enjoy good food / wine / photography…

  4. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Bus schedule Northern Patagonia

    by WILLEMSPIE 09 October 2010

    If you want to do the Cerro Castillo trek, get your supplies in Coyhaique, then any minibus going to Cochrane, Cerro Castillo (village)…

  5. Fernando avatar

    RE: Bus schedule Northern Patagonia

    by Fernando 08 October 2010

    Are there direct connections between Balmaceda airport and Villa Cerro Castillo or do I have to go in any case via Coyhaique? no direct…

  6. tourmalet avatar

    Bus schedule Northern Patagonia

    by tourmalet 08 October 2010

    Dear all, I try to figure out bus schedules in Northern Patagonia in order to book flights etc.We are going to hike in different areas…

  7. Fernando avatar

    RE: Help planning trip around Northern Patagonia

    by Fernando 07 October 2010

    Hi Mara, about your questions 1. how long does it take to get from Coyhaique to Parque Queulat, and where does it make sense to stay?…

  8. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Help planning trip around Northern Patagonia

    by WILLEMSPIE 07 October 2010

    For only 10 days I'd recommend you to choose one regıon only. For instance Carretera Austral. In my opinion PN Queulat is not my prefered…

  9. marakubrin avatar

    Help planning trip around Northern Patagonia

    by marakubrin 07 October 2010

    Hi, I would greatly appreciate any help. I am trying to plan a trip with my fit, outdoorsy mother to Northern Patagonia. I have been working…

  10. nahuel avatar

    RE: Chiloe and Northern Patagonia vs. Tierra Del Fuego

    by nahuel 10 November 2009

    agree with the above. Going till Navarino will be time consuming and the best option for Navarino is to head for several day trekkings…

  11. gregybn avatar

    RE: Northern Patagonia bik'n

    by gregybn 03 October 2009

    Thanx again guys... Yeah, I think now we'll start the easy way over from P. Montt to Bariloche... then down to Esquel. Seems a bit easier…

  12. vnrose avatar

    RE: Northern Patagonia bik'n

    by vnrose 02 October 2009

    I would definitely try to go further south than Futalefú. Some of the most beautiful bits are south of there: Quelat park, Cerro Castillo,…

  13. gregybn avatar

    Northern Patagonia bik'n

    by gregybn 01 October 2009

    G'day... In mid-late Oct. my wife & I will be bik'n from P. Montt > south around Chiloe > from Castro - ferry to Chaiten > cross over…

  14. kolpez avatar

    RE: Driving south of Puerto Montt

    by kolpez 11 September 2008

    Not sure about the present situation in and around Chaitén. The ferry from Castro lands at El Chaitén (town), so if the road south of…

  15. rainboy avatar

    Southern Patagonia

    by rainboy 15 February 2007

    I liked the volcanoes like Lanin and Pucon in northern Patagonia, didn't think too much of Tierra del Fuego although I enjoyed myself…

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