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South America

Tourist Information activities in South America

  1. A

    Turismo Pehuén

    Turismo Pehuén is a highly regarded agency that organizes tours to nearby islands such as Mechuque (CH$20,000), Parque Nacional Chiloé (CH$10,000) and whale-watching in March and April (CH$60,000). It was said to be opening an outlet in Ancud as well.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Amazon Explorers

    Offers daily trips to the Meeting of the Waters plus nearby Parque Ecológico Janauary, where you can eat, shop, admire captured animals, eat, shop, wander short nature trails, and then eat and shop.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Venteveo Turismo

    Venteveo Turismo is one of numerous local operators to offer day tours to the Brazilian side of the Iguazú falls (AR$50 to AR$110 depending on what’s included).

    reviewed

  4. Antares Patagonia

    Specializes in trekking in El Calafate, El Chaltén and Torres del Paine. Can facilitate climbing permits, science expeditions and made-to-order trips.

    reviewed

  5. Estancia Travel

    Run by a former Chilean equestrian champion, this professional outfit facilitates horseback-riding trips in and out of Torres del Paine.

    reviewed

  6. Chile Nativo

    Links visitors with local gauchos, organizes photo safaris and can competently plan your tailor-made dream adventures.

    reviewed

  7. D

    Municipal Tourist Office

    Emtur conducts free organized tours (called ‘Paseos Para Gente Inquieta’) of various city sights.

    reviewed

  8. E

    Turismo Pehuén

    Turismo Pehuén is a highly regarded agency that organizes tours to nearby islands such as Mechuque (CH$20,000), Parque Nacional Chiloé (CH$10,000) and whale-watching in March and April (CH$60,000). It was said to be opening an outlet in Ancud as well.

    reviewed

  9. Paraty Tours

    Paraty Tours, located next door to the tourist information office, offers hiking (R$100 to R$120, six hours), horseback riding (R$90, three hours), cycling (self-guided, R$7 per hour or R$35 per day) and diving (R$180 per day) adventures. Especially popular are five-hour schooner cruises, which cost R$30 and depart daily at 10am, 11am and noon, stopping at various beaches en route.

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