10 Januari, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌬 48 °F
Two years in the making, and we are an hour out from Gap Year. Flying through Panama, and then down to Santiago. Major thanks to our friends who made time to see us before we left and to Best FriendsBaca lagi
ChileSantiagoLo ContadorCerro San Cristóbal33°25’35” S 70°38’0” W 11 Januari, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
First day was tough after a red eye, but we got to see so much!
Hostel: Merced 88
Spots:
Archbishopric of Santiago
Plaza de Armas
Parque Metropolitano de Santiago
Restaurant:Baca lagi
ChileRegión Metropolitana de SantiagoPirque33°38’8” S 70°34’33” W 12 Januari, Chile ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Pescado y vino (fish and wine) was the mission today. Had incredible ceviche at the central fish market and took a tour of vineyard Concha y Toro. Not pictured was the 1.5 bus ride and 60 minute hikeBaca lagi
ChileAysénRio IbañezVilla Cerro CastilloEstero del Bosque46°7’21” S 72°9’25” W 13 Januari, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We finally arrived in Patagonia National Park and it should be on everyone’s bucket list. Everywhere you look is volcanic features, glacier lakes, and wild flowers. I do apologize in advance for theBaca lagi
ChileAysénChile ChicoPuerto Guadal46°51’2” S 72°42’13” W
14 Januari, Chile ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Super amazing & tiring day hiking to Cerro Castillo which is 16 KM, 8 hours, and 1,100 m elevation gain from where we parked.
Our incredible guide met us at the car. It was weird when he hopped intoBaca lagi
ChileAysénChile ChicoArroyo Burgos46°32’16” S 71°43’54” W
15 Januari, Chile ⋅ 🌬 59 °F
Everyday can’t be awesome. Fun fact: you need a paper copy notarized letter 72 hours in advance from the rental car company to cross borders between Chile and Argentina, which is frustrating becauseBaca lagi
Pengembara All the dogs and cats in Chile are unbelievably friendly, sweet, and love to cuddle.
ChileAysénChile ChicoPuerto Rio Tranquilo46°37’29” S 72°40’24” W 16 Januari, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We backtracked from Chile Chico to Puerto Rio Tranquilo and found some hidden gems along the way: Cascada El Maqui waterfall. Also, had the famous local dish Cordero al Palo (Patagonian lamb) and itBaca lagi
17 Januari, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Today was a great day meeting new people. We started with kayaking the Capillas de Mármel and met Canadian Devin Protzko (real name Craig). He loves skiing, mountain biking and hiking soBaca lagi
You guys are having so much fun! It brings smiles to our faces reading about your adventures! [Bert Perkins]
Pengembara Ok, now I wish I had met up with you in Chile for that kayak trip!! Send me the link please, I have padding friends who like to travel! Also if you have other amazing paddling adventures planned anywhere else in the world :)
ChileAysénCisnesPuerto CisnesCaleta Iris44°43’29” S 72°41’7” W 18 Januari, Chile ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
Very relaxing day driving through the mountains and visiting Puerto Cisnes on the Pacific Ocean. Cannot express how tall the mountains are in this region; it always feels like another planet andBaca lagi
ChileAysénCisnesPuyuhuapi44°19’28” S 72°33’27” W
19 Januari, Chile ⋅ 🌙 48 °F
We attempted to hike the Laguna Los Pumas which started with 200 meters of steep switch backs and took 6 hours. We had to cut back early because we had an appointment at natural hot springs, where weBaca lagi
