Este recently returned from her trip to Patagonia where she spent 5 days hiking in El Chalten followed by 5 days hiking and kayaking in Torres del Paine using Eco Camp Patagonia as a base. Here she tells us about her adventures and gives us some really great feedback on the local operators and us here […]
Read MoreReciprocity fee for entering Argentina (USA, Canada, Australia)
This one definitely falls into the boring-but-important category, and if you are a UK passport holder then you’re lucky enough to not need to read this. If however you hold a US, Canadian or Australian passport then please get yourself a strong coffee and read on… First and foremost this is a payment that MUST […]
Read MoreAerolineas Argentinas baggage
Passengers travelling through Argentina and south to Patagonia with quite a few weeks of travel ahead of them may be wondering how they’re going to manage with the strict 15kg baggage allowance. Be aware that the airline is particularly strict if you’re not travelling long haul with them as well. If you are flying with […]
Read MoreGetting to the airport in Buenos Aires by bus
There are two airports in Buenos Aires and it can sometimes be a bit confusing to figure out which one you need to go to. The international airport is called Ministro Pistarini or Ezeiza for short given that it is located 14 miles from the centre of Buenos Aires in an area called Ezeiza Partido. […]
Read MoreTrekking in Patagonia: Top 5 Trails
With so much to see in Patagonia and so much diverse and conflicting information on the internet, it’s often difficult to make head and tail of all the trekking opportunities available in Patagonia. As part of our ‘Top 5’ series, we’ve come up with our top 5 favourite trails, after spending time out in the […]
Read MoreBooks and films About Patagonia
So the trip’s all booked, you’re fantasising about the new trekking gear you should (or maybe could) get, and you’re hungry to find out more about Patagonia. Here are a few recommendations that we think will inform and inspire you before your big trip, you may also be interested to read our Patagonia Guide. Books […]
Read MorePlug sockets and adaptors in Patagonia
Preparing your gear for a trip to somewhere as remote and wild as Patagonia can be a bit of a task, especially when you’ll be crossing borders between Argentina and Chile. We get lots of questions about kit lists, from the right sleeping bag to the best windproof jackets, but it’s mostly about plug sockets […]
Read MoreTipping guides in Patagonia
We are often asked the question: how much should I tip my guide if they’ve done a great job? Rough rules of thumb might be: If it’s a group of 1 or 2 people then maybe $10-$20 per day For larger groups a tip of $3 to $5 per day might be appropriate Obviously it’s […]
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