Patagonia holds a big piece of my heart.
Though I live in Peru, every December I feel the pull to go south where the days are long and I can see sunset on the beach at 10:00. The blogs below are a few of the places I have loved in both Chilean and Argentina Patagonia. I hope these blogs are helpful for planning your own trip to Patagonia! Check my published articles page for more of my Patagonia travels. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about these destinations.
While not limited to Patagonia, these two articles I published with Fodor’s Travel still have lots of fantastic Patagonia destinations and activities.
If you’re looking for amazing places around South America, check out these 15 Must-Visit Natural Wonders in South America
Argentina: The Best Tours in Ushuaia
The best tours in Ushuaia, Argentina include everything from helicopter rides and rafting to walking with penguins and visiting lighthouses. This blog has all the travel tips you need for the best tours in Ushuaia, plus information about other adventure activities you can do in Tierra del Fuego.
Argentina: 2 Days in Ushuaia
If you only have two days, here’s the best places to stay, eat and things to do in Ushuaia.
Argentina: 20 Free Things to do in Ushuaia
What can you do for free in Ushuaia? I have the top 20 free things to do in Ushuaia, everything from places to walk in town to outdoor museums to the best places to get photos.
The Fight Against Salmon Farms
This was truly a David & Goliath fight between the salmon farming industry and locals. Scientists and environmentalists teamed up with the local fishing and tourism industries. Alliances were formed between Chilean Puerto Williams on the south side of the Beagle Channel and Argentine Ushuaia and Puerto Almanza on the north side of the channel.
Argentina: Ushuaia Hikes
Ushuaia has fantastic hiking opportunities along the coast and in the mountains. Here’s my guide to Martial Glacier, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Cerro Alarkén and more!
Chile: Scallop Diving
Diving for scallops in Chilean Tierra del Fuego comes with its risks but the divers I met said the benefits are much greater.
Chile: Travel Tips for Tierra del Fuego
What do you need for a week on the island of Tierra del Fuego? Basically, everything. Check out my list of tips for travel to this isolated place at the end of the earth!
Chile: Wildlife near Punta Arenas
Penguins, whales, sea lions - there is so much wildlife to see near Punta Arenas! Plan a few days before or after your Torres del Paine trip to visit some of these beautiful places closer to Punta Arenas.
Chile: What to do in Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is a seafaring town with great restaurants and a lot of marine history. The town just celebrated 500 years since Fernando de Magallanes first sailed through the Straight of Magellan.
Chile: Puerto Williams Travel Tips
Top travel tips for how to get to Puerto Williams and what to do on Navarino Island from sailing and hiking to eating and singing karaoke.
Chile: What to see near Punta Arenas
Naval and colonial history, volcanic craters at Pali Aike, hiking in Reserva Natural Magallanes, Monte Tarn, San Isidro Lighthouse - there are so many places to see near Punta Arenas! Plan a few days before or after your Torres del Paine trip to visit some of these beautiful places closer to Punta Arenas.
Chile: Where to Stay on Tierra del Fuego
Where can you stay on Chilean Tierra del Fuego? Here's a comprehensive guide to all of the places south of Porvenir. The options are limited, so make your reservations well in advance!
Chile: What to see and do in Porvenir
Porvenir is a very small town, with just one grocery store and one gas station. It’s the nearby surroundings that make it worth your time to plan a couple days here. There’s also great restaurants and a fantastic museum!
Chile: Fishing at the End of the Earth
Viejo Lobo de Mar owner Juan Bahamondes lives, and fishes, at the end of the road, as far south as you can get on Chilean Tierra del Fuego. Climate change and development may make it unrecognizable some day, but for now Caleta María is as wild as it gets.
Chile: The People of Tierra del Fuego
The people who live on Tierra del Fuego are just as interesting as the place itself. Here’s what I learned from the region’s historians and the people who live in this isolated place.
Chile: Natural History of Tierra del Fuego
There’s so much more than penguins and guanacos on Tierra del Fuego! Have you heard of stromatolites? Did you know that beaver and salmon were introduced from Canada? Read on for some fascinating and strange history.
Argentina: El Chaltén
The Patagonia region near El Calafate and El Chaltén is one of the most spectacular places on earth.
Chile: Tierra del Fuego to Torres del Paine
For Solstice 2019, I wanted to go where I could have the longest day possible. Seeing penguins and the famed Torres del Paine made the long days magical!