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Re: What´s the safest country in Latin America to travel (ie. least mugging)?
by lennon31 24 May 2012
I have visited many Latin American cities and this is my top best cities to live list: 1- Cuzco, Peru 2- Bariloche, Argentina 3- Punta…
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7 days in South Patagonia in July. Yes or No?
by flowerstone 20 May 2012
hi guys...i need a big help with my patagonia trip....am going to south america this jun and july, because that's the only time i can…
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RE: Patagonia - Torres del Plaine Advice Needed
by hazzdawg 18 May 2012
#1 is right, you should trek between the refugios to get the most out of TdP. The are two companies that own the refugios. http://www.fs…
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Patagonia - Torres del Plaine Advice Needed
by memjewels 18 May 2012
Hello I am in the preliminary stages of planning a 5-8 day trip to Patagonia this fall in late November, more specifically, Torres del…
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Torres del Paine Day Hikes & Hotel / Transportation Advice
by memjewels 18 May 2012
Hello I am in the preliminary stages of planning a 5-8 day trip to Patagonia this fall in late November, more specifically, Torres del…
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Re: GETTING FROM EL CALAFATE TO BARILOCHE OR SANTIAGO
by natalyal87 13 May 2012
Hi thanks for your help though I have just looked for flights between Punta Arenas and Santiago and could not find any however, I have…
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RE: Help needed for discovering Patagonia with limited time
by vnrose 13 May 2012
You won't find any international flight into Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas. Fly to Santiago and connect to another flight there. SKY…
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RE: Has anyone used Antarctica XXI or Victory Expeditions?
by yepperooni 11 May 2012
A follow-up to this message... I decided not to use Victory Cruises. One person I contacted through this forum said they were reliable…
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Torres del Paine in December - questions
by Engreeks1 11 May 2012
Hi there! I'm planning a trip to Salar de Uyuni and Torres Del Paine with a group of 6 young, fit friends. I'm working on our itinerary…
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RE: GETTING FROM EL CALAFATE TO BARILOCHE OR SANTIAGO
by beerfree 09 May 2012
If you are in El Calafate and want to go as quick and cheap as possible to Santiago, consider to go to Punta Arenas and take a flight…
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RE: Realistic Argentina Budget & Costs
by nahuel 08 May 2012
This would be around USD 40 and is usually not enough. Of course it depends a lot on your way of travelling and which parts of both countrie…
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Re: Itinerary Advice!!
by KiwiPhil1980 07 May 2012
Hi Maria, I spent 6 months in South America last year & visited the majority of places you mention apart from Rapa Nui (although I really…
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Re: Avoiding Reciprocity Fee when entering Chile
by lovetotravel12 05 May 2012
I am flying to Punta Arenas from Antartica in December. To leave I will fly from Punta Arenas to Santiago on LAN then transfer for my…
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RE: Kayaking Chile in January
by Fernando 04 May 2012
Good choice, Pumalin has the advantage of a lovely scenery, less wind and calm waters. Kayaks operators are based mainly in Puerto Montt,…
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Kayaking Chile in January
by oaklandepart 04 May 2012
Hi Folks, I'm planning a trip of a couple weeks early next year (2013!), of which I'd like about a week to be kayaking in some lovely…
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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…
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Re: Iphone - sim cards
by true_north 29 April 2012
Chris- the places you are going to all have wi-fi available. From Huaraz and Cuzco in Peru to Punta Arenas and El Chalten, I had no problem…
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Is 4WD or SUV really necessary in Patagonia?
by AZDan 28 April 2012
Hello, in December we will be renting a car in Punta Arenas to travel to TDP, El Calafate, El Chalten and then reversing. Is there a…
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Re: Whale watching in Patagonia / Punta Arenas
by Patagoniadventure 26 April 2012
The whale watching top place in Patagonia is Península Valdes. Peak season is from september to november, but the season is longer than…
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RE: Travel Partner for Patagonia Late April 2012
by MichaelM73 25 April 2012
I`m in Atacama right now and flying into Punta Arenas on 27th. I probably get to Puerto Natalese on 28th(if I can catch bus on the same…
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RE: Torre del Paine and Fritz Roy
by beerfree 25 April 2012
Ushuaia, El Calafate and Punta Arenas are places to hire a car but not really necesary except to go off the beaten track. Would be worth…
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RE: A couple weeks in Patagonia
by nahuel 24 April 2012
This depends a lot on your interests. End of may will be pretty cold and less daylight down there but there are amazing activities to…
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RE: Anyone have a hostel recommendation for Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales?
by lobo1985 21 April 2012
Lili Patagonicos, Yagan House or Erractic Rock. Do not stay at Casa Lilli (153 Bories) Casa Lili (Puerto Natales, Bories 153) is the worst…
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RE: Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales - Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
by lobo1985 21 April 2012
Puerto Natales, you need to be careful about hostel choice, there are many and though most are good there are some poor ones. My suggestions…
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RE: Patagonia in Winter
by joshtrekking 20 April 2012
Hey, Do you know if people ever fly into Ushuaia or Punta Arenas or El Calafate in the Winter and organize treks once they arrive. Hire…
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