Category Archives: Chile

South America Treks for Every Month of the Year (January, February & March)

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Not everyone can take off on an epic international trip anytime they want; many of us have unique demands made on us from work, family, and other realms of our lives so we have to travel when we can, not … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP! 7-Day Los Glaciares National Park: Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre Trek

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

From north to south, trek to the basecamps of Mt. Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, camping at each and trekking to Paso del Viento with views of the second largest icecap outside the polar regions! Experience classic Argentine Patagonia landscapes … Continue reading →

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Puritama Hot Springs: An Oasis in the Atacama Desert

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Last month, our South America Program Director, Gretchen Traut, along with her husband, Diego Arelano, were traveling in Chile’s Atacama Desert and got to trek to the Puritama Hot Springs while staying Explora Atacama! Take part in their adventure with … Continue reading →

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Atacama: An Adventurer’s Playground

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

From Salta, in northwestern Argentina, I planned to head east and visit Chile’s Atacama Desert. I had been there in 2014 for a week and was left completely mesmerized. The contrast of fiery-colored canyons, impressive dunes, enchanting hot springs and … Continue reading →

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Gastronomic Delights and Mummies in Salta, Argentina

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Once back in Salta, I had just enough time to visit the fascinating MAAM (Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña de Salta, Salta Museum of High Altitude Archeology), experience some of the incredible local restaurants and head off to the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Salta: Argentina’s Undiscovered Land of Adventure and Wine PART 2

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

This morning we awoke to the mountain mist lifting from the rustic fields stretching out around Cachi. We piled into Jorge’s 4×4 and set off on the windy roads towards the famous high altitude vineyards of Donald Hess’ Colome. (Read … Continue reading →

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Exploring Salta: Argentina’s Undiscovered Land of Adventure and Wine PART 1

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Arriving in Salta, located in northwest Argentina, from Buenos Aires always turns my world upside down. It had been three years since I was in Salta last. Salta is one of Argentina’s best kept secrets for nature and adventure enthusiasts … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP: 6-Day The Dientes Trek

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Experience what has been called the best trek in Patagonia on this nature-lover’s paradise trek! Walk through the Dientes de Navarino massif at the far end of South America, trekking along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP: 9-Day In The Footsteps of The Gaucho: Argentine Estancia Adventure

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Come check out our newest Argentine adventure: 9-Day In The Footsteps of The Gaucho: Argentine Estancia Adventure! Get to know the life of the Argentine cowboys, or “gauchos” in the tranquility of a ranch surrounded by the most incredible scenery. … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP: 4-Day Hike and Kayak Bariloche

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Beautiful Bariloche is located in the heart of Argentina’s Lake District and is the ideal base for exploring the nearby lakes, hiking trails and exploring Patagonia. Take in the stunning mountain views as you tour the famous circuit in Bariloche,walk … Continue reading →

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