Category: Planning & Tips

Southern Patagonia is home to some of South America’s most wild landscapes: granite mountain peaks watched over by condors, mighty glaciers with crashing icebergs, and sweeping steppes where the guanacos roam free It’s a place for outdoor adventure, with incredible hiking and trekking, the chance to track pumas or ride the range with the local […]

Ever wondered what it feels like to trek through Patagonia’s wild, untamed beauty? Whether you’re a seasoned hiker seeking your next big adventure or a first-timer eager to explore, Patagonia’s vast wilderness is waiting for you.  At Swoop, we’ve been walking Patagonia’s trails for years, and many of our team members have worked as guides […]

For generations, horses have been at the heart of Patagonian life. Even today, the image of the gaucho, the iconic cowboy of the southern steppe, is used as shorthand to sum the possibilities of adventure in this wilderness under a Patagonian sky that seems to stretch on forever.  Imagine cantering through golden grasslands beneath snow-capped […]

It’s a story as old as humanity itself: the conflict between farm and wilderness, between those raising livestock and predators looking for an easy lunch. Whether it’s ranchers and coyotes on the American plains, Maasai herders and lions, or shepherds versus wolves in the mountains of Europe, the question always remains: can people, livestock and […]

Patagonia is a landscape of the imagination. It doesn’t fit quite neatly on the map or have any obvious borders, making it a perfect place for travel daydreamers – and writers. There are a host of great books out there about Patagonia and its parent nations, Argentina and Chile. To help you guide you through […]

Northern Patagonia is one of the most beautiful parts of the region – more verdant than destinations like Torres del Paine or Los Glaciares, but with landscapes that are equally wild and dramatic: thick temperate rainforests, snow-capped volcanoes and lots and lots of water.  Collectively known in English as Patagonia’s Lake District, the region is […]

‘Eat locally and eat seasonally’ is what people say when they’re recommending healthy meals that have a low impact on the planet. It’s a great aspiration, but one that’s not always simple to stick to with a busy lifestyle. When the convenience of a supermarket or home delivery is there, sometimes it’s easier to eat […]

We’ve long been in love with Patagonia’s extraordinary landscapes, but what keeps us coming back time after time are its people. The deep relationships that we’ve built with our friends and partners over the years in Chile and Argentina allow us to show travellers the very best of the region – and we always adore […]