Tag Archives: Atacama

Top 5 Museums to Visit in Santiago

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

On your next trip to Patagonia or Atacama, take some time to explore Chile‘s exciting capital and dive deep into the country’s local history and culture via the numerous museums that the city has to offer! Read on for our … Continue reading →

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Top 6 Mind-Blowing Treks That Don’t Kill Your Knees

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

While some of our guests strive for a strenuous edge to their trekking adventures, many of our travelers prefer to put culture and dramatic scenery first and opt for a milder trekking option for their vacations. For the latter type … Continue reading →

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Explora Lodges 25th Anniversary Deals

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

We would like to take a moment to say a big congratulations to our partners at Explora Lodges in Chile and Peru. This year they will be celebrating their 25th anniversary and they want everyone to celebrate with them! 25 … Continue reading →

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Family Travel: What To Do With Kids In Santiago, Chile

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Planning a family trip to Chile? At some point during your trip you will have to pass through Santiago. Perhaps to some parents’ surprise, there are plenty of things to do in Santiago with kids! Actually, a lot of them … 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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NEW: Hot Air Balloon Rides Over the Atacama Desert, Chile

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Have you ever wanted to go on a magical hot air balloon ride over an exotic landscape? A whole new stunning world will be revealed to you on this epic trip extension, which offers the perfect complement to any of … Continue reading →

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Chilean High Mountain Expeditions

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Climbing a mountain or a volcano and reaching peaks of more than 5,000 meters (16,400 feet above sea level) is a unique experience. Preparing to go up to the Licancabur volcano is a challenge for every mountain lover, and even … Continue reading →

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South America Luxury Deals For 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Looking to upgrade your next South America adventure for a lower cost? Take a look at the following deals coming up in 2017 at some of the top luxury accommodations in South America! CHILE AWASI ATACAMA Guests can take advantage … Continue reading →

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Travel Advice: How to Pack for The Atacama & Patagonia In One Trip

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

  Chile is an overwhelmingly gorgeous landscape of contrasts: mountains and sea, urban and rural, and, most famously, the Atacama Desert and Patagonia. When planning an epic adventure that encompasses these famous juxtaposing sceneries it is important to know how … Continue reading →

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