Author: The Explorer Outlook
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Hiking the Base of the Towers, Torres del Paine
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The Base of the Towers is Torres del Paine’s trademark hike. It’s a 22-kilometre out-and-back hike up to three tall towers stretching to the sky above a glassy turquoise lake, one of the most iconic scenes in Patagonia. I’ve set out some of the practicalities of the Base of the…
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Perito Moreno glacier: a complete guide
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The Perito Moreno glacier is a must for your Patagonia itinerary. Glowing blue with cold, with ice towers standing at up to 70 metres tall above the water, it is an astonishing sight. In this article, I’ll take you through all the logistics for visiting the Perito Moreno glacier. Where…
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Hiking Laguna Torre, Argentinian Patagonia
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Laguna Torre is a 14-mile hike in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentinian Patagonia. Although not as popular as Laguna de los Tres, it is worth adding this to your hiking agenda. The route is scenic, taking you through forests and beside rivers, all under the watch of the snow-capped…
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Hiking Laguna de los Tres, Argentinian Patagonia
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Laguna de los Tres is one of Patagonia’s iconic hikes. It’s a 22-kilometre out-and-back hike from El Chaltén. The reward, after a long climb, is a view of the peaks of Mount Fitzroy over a turquoise laguna. That was not quite the view we got (more on this below) but…
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10 things I wish I had known before travelling to Patagonia
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A trip to Patagonia is a trip of a lifetime. But it’s not an easy trip – there’s lots to plan, the weather is changeable, everything gets booked up quickly… so it’s best to be prepared. Here are 10 things I wish I had known before travelling to Patagonia. 1.…
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Inflation and cash in Argentina, and how to handle it in 2025
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Argentina’s currency is, as of December 2024, subject to one of the highest annual levels of inflation in the world. Over the past decades, and particularly over the last five years, Argentina’s currency has devalued drastically and the cost of living for Argentinians has hit crisis level. Wages have not…
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Itinerary: five days in Uruguay
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Uruguay is arguably one of the most overlooked countries in South America. Many people only visit for the day from Buenos Aires out of mild curiosity or to tick off another country. But Uruguay is worth a trip (or section of a trip) in itself as it has much to…
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Colonia del Sacramento: charming or overhyped?
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For most people, Colonia del Sacramento on the coast of Uruguay is either a stopping off point to catch the ferry to Buenos Aires, or a day trip from Buenos Aires or Montevideo. It has a markedly different vibe to Montevideo and Punta del Este – it has hints of…
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A day trip to Punta del Este from Montevideo
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A mass of high-rise buildings traces the arc of a golden beach, mirrored on two sides of a narrow peninsula. Gleaming yachts bob in the harbour, flying flags from all over the world. Teenagers stroll chatting along the seafront. Young families assemble deckchairs beneath stocky palm trees on the grassy…
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Montevideo as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature
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Montevideo at first may seem like a surprising inclusion on the list of UNESCO Creative Cities of Literature. But look around and you will see that it is filled with books: grand libraries with carved stone exteriors and ornate wooden doors; bookshops with cool marble interiors, shelves stacked with books…