Morning has broken: Torres del Paine in Chile, at sunrise. Photo: Winky from Oxford BY LAURA ELISE Torres del Paine is one of the most stunning natural sites in South America, and yet many Latin America travel enthusiasts don’t know much about it. Laura Elise fills us in on the basics. 1. Where is it?…
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Explora Patagonia Unveils Spring Makeover, Bringing New Style to Chile Hotel
It is springtime in southernmost Chile, and explora Patagonia is ringing in the height of the travel season with a newly renovated look. The South American adventure travel company recently put the finishing touches on an extensive renovation of Hotel Salto Chico, the lodge located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. The…
Ski Specials in South America, as Peak Snow Season Begins
Hit the slopes: Valle Nevado is one of South America’s top ski resorts. BY MARK CHESNUTAshes from Chile’s Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano range this month may have thrown a monkey wrench into some flight plans, but that hasn’t stopped avid snow skiers from heading to South America for the peak season. June is the beginning of…