For the latest installment of Our Routes series dedicated to sharing travel experiences from our experts all over Latin America, Senior Marketing Manager Felipe Francisco shared with us memories from his tremendous Chilean journey.
Santiago, Punta Arenas and Patagonia.
Direct flight from London Heathrow to Santiago with BA, followed by domestic flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas with Latam.
Repeat. I backpacked across Chile for 1 month when I was 19 years old. This time around I managed to visit Patagonia, one of my lifelong travel dreams.
Patagonia, Patagonia, Patagonia! It’s hard to put down in words how amazing Patagonia is. It’s by far one of the most dramatic, and beautiful scenery in the world! I particularly enjoyed my stay with Las Torres, who offer beautiful lodging ranging from luxurious hotels to glamping options set deep in the wilderness.
Lunch with a view at Mirador las Torres, a lookout at the base of Torres del Paine’s distinctive granite peaks.
Doing the Torres del Paine base trek, one of the world’s most beautiful hikes, 12 hours of stunning scenery, and breathtaking views. We spent a full day trekking to Base Torres and Paine Gray Glacier, where you can drink whiskey in a cup carved out of ancient glacier ice! We also went horseback riding with the best baqueano guides through Lago Nordenskjöld and The Lagos Trail.
If you are hiking in Patagonia, make sure you bring proper hiking gear, including hiking trousers, shoes, and a good backpack.
I’m a big foodie and the food in Chile is incredible, special mention to all the incredible ceviche, piscos, Chilean wine and the amazing lamb in Patagonia – some of the best I’ve ever tasted in my life. Also, you can visit Chile’s first sustainable cocktail bar in Las Torres for some delicious mixology that’s perfectly in harmony with mother nature!
Torres del Paine.
One. Epic. Trip.
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