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RE: 3 months in Argentina - a few questions

by hazzdawg 26 May 2012

Inflation has always been a big problem in Argentina and prices continue to increase rapidly. Things are now a lot more expensive than…
Isla Navarino Trekking in May

by malu8085 01 May 2012

Hi, we are travelling in Southern Patagonia right now and would like to go to Isla Navarino. We can go by boat from Punta Arenas to Puert…
RE: Trek in May in Argentina or Chile

by beerfree 24 April 2012

southern Patagonia is one of the best places in the world for trekkingbut indeed mid day is the late autum and now could be possible at…
Re: Torre del Paine and Fritz Roy

by okoshi2002 23 April 2012

Thank you for the encouragement. Is it possible to get a rental car somewhere in southern Patagonia to use to explore that area ? Driving…
RE: 3 month South American itinerary help

by beerfree 21 April 2012

the weather in october in ushuaia and southern Patagonia can be fine but also miserable, you never know in this region. Overall november…
Torres del Paine in May

by bobbymcmillen 19 April 2012

I would really like to see Southern Patagonia. I could be in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in a few days (April 23rd). Will I be able…
RE: Trekking South America

by Williamsontherocks 29 March 2012

If you plan on a lot of trekkings much better to take your tent and sleepin bag with you. Southern Patagonia is a paradise for trekking…
RE: 4 months South America Leaving April 13th 2012

by Williamsontherocks 21 March 2012

Go as quick as possible to Patagonia because it will get cold there in may. Still a good time but you will need warmer clothes. Abril…
Buses from El Calafate to Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas and Calafate

by weheartmimosas 05 March 2012

Hi, My friend and I are traveling to Patagonia and are having a hard time finding information on buses in Southern Patagonia. We need…
RE: Trekking Argentina Late April

by Williamsontherocks 01 March 2012

Abril is an amazing time for southern Patagonia. Around Ushuaia, all abril is simple amazing with very coloured forests and usually much…
RE: Chilean Patagonia by car or bus?

by Williamsontherocks 22 February 2012

It seems you are a bit lost still in your plannings. One way rentals in Chile or Argentina are very expensive and do not underestimate…
Chilean Patagonia by car or bus?

by FrankReynolds 22 February 2012

I'm planning a Round The World trip, part of which will take me through Chile sometime around next January. I'm gonna fly from Los Angeles…
6-8 Month adventure. Any thoughts??

by TravellingBilby 15 February 2012

Hello Everyone! So I have been browsing this forum for the last couple of months and thought that it was about time, for me to show you…
RE: Villages/Communities nearby Ushuaia - El Calafate

by Williamsontherocks 14 February 2012

Be a bit more specific about native comunities. If you look for small comunities of indian descence you won´t find any in southern Patagonia…
RE: Penguins v. Glaciers

by Williamsontherocks 08 February 2012

The penguins in Ushuaia start leaving in abril usually. Bad weather is pretty common in southern Patagonia but tour cancellations are…
Advice about 16 days in Argentina

by caro_p 02 February 2012

Hi, I'm planning a trip (with my partner) to Argentina in late Feb / early March and am looking for advice on itinerary. We love being…
RE: Patagonia, Easter Island, and Tierra del Fuego

by Williamsontherocks 01 February 2012

It depends on your timeframe, but with a short timeframe by far your best option is to to take a flight to Punta Arenas and explore Ushuaia,…
RE: 12/13 days in Southern Patagonia (should we do the W trek. Need some rec.)

by trent84 05 January 2012

However at the moment Torres del Paine National Park is closed. And not sure when its going to reopen. I haven't got an idea of if its…
3 Month S. America Itinerary Advise: Patagonia, Bolivia, Peru

by el_colorado 02 January 2012

Hey everyone, I was wondering if I could get some input on my planned itinerary for my 3 month/12 week backpacking trip. I'm planning…
RE: Torres del Paine closed

by nahuel 30 December 2011

The updated weather forecast looks much better for tommorrow for the TDP area. Not much wind and light rain. But for sunday, there is…
RE: Patagonia: tent rent other trip advise

by nahuel 29 December 2011

Southern Patagonia is not cheap but indeed Torres del Paine will be by far the most expensive. Ushuaia is a great place for all kind of…
RE: Fire in Torres del Paine

by Williamsontherocks 29 December 2011

I don´t agree mendocino. You are talking about other areas. Southern patagonia is not exactly a place where fires have to ocuur due to…
RE: Fire in Torres del Paine

by nahuel 29 December 2011

http://www.laprensaaustral.cl/cronica/incendio-en-el-paine-ha-comprometido-1000-hectareas-de-bosques-y-8483 It seems a pretty complicated…
RE: 100 days in South America in early 2013

by Williamsontherocks 26 December 2011

First of all you should start with southern Patagonia which is a highlight of any trip in SA. Take a flight to Ushuaia from BA and and…
RE: 12/13 days in Southern Patagonia (should we do the W trek. Need some rec.)

by trent84 23 December 2011

As far as buses to Ushuaia - from Puerto Natales there is a bus, but it only runs once a week (saturdays I think) at 7am. So you have…