Before You Travel

Passports & Travel Documentation

Depending on your nationality, there is a lot of different information about official documentation that you will need to know before you travel.

Money

Swoop's advice to taking and spending money in Chile and Argentina - whether to take cash, pay on your card or use ATMs.

Kit List

Swoop's advice on what to pack in order to be prepared for the unpredictable weather of Patagonia.

Flights

Swoop's guide to baggage allowances, flights reservations & essential flight information.

Staying Healthy

Swoop's advice on staying fit and healthy while you're in Patagonia and the necessary preparations.

Insurance

Travel insurance is extremely important when travelling to Patagonia and is a mandatory requirement for all travellers. Travel insurance is not included in the price of your trip …

Food & Drink

Patagonian cuisine is identified by striking colourful presentation and its intense and rich flavours. It includes delicious meat and seafood dishes flavoured with interesting …

Literature & Language

There are many varied, exciting and truly captivating books about Patagonia, whether they deal with indigenous history, early exploration, modern travel or historical fiction. We …

Internet, Phones & Electricity

You are likely to have limited, if any, internet access or cell phone reception whilst out on treks and in certain towns in Patagonia.

Driving

As well as driving on the right hand side, there's a lot to know about driving in Patagonia.

Photography

Patagonia is a photographers dream: towering granite peaks bathed in the orange and pink hues of dreamy sunrises, glacial lakes framed by gargantuan glaciers, the vast rolling …

Interesting Facts about Patagonia

Learn about the early history of Patagonia along with a few quirks that have frequently sparked the curiosity of visitors to Patagonia. 

Other Information

Other information that might be useful to know before you travel.