CHILE TO ARGENTINA: PATAGONIA BORDER CROSSING

Explore Chile’s vibrant capital with the cultured local who knows it all. Santiago is a cosmopolitan city that blends historic neighborhoods and bohemian hangouts into perfect mix, and lately becomes the mecca for designer boutiques and gourmet restaurants. Our Santiago city specialist will share with travelers all his cultural knowledge as a “Santiaguino” and unfolds the city’s history. The discovery tour starts with exclusive visits to the most iconic buildings in Chile, and most of them are usually closed to the public. The tour continues to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, where the museum’s director will give travelers his insider interpretation of more than 5,000 pieces of pre-Columbian art. Savor the city’s iconic gastronomy in our favorite dining spot. The tasting menu of this rustic yet elegant restaurant will take the senses travel through Chile by featuring local ingredients all the way from the Patagonian forest, the top of the Andes, to the sea produce along the Chilean Coast. Next, stroll around the San Cristobal Hill, where travelers will enjoy the amazing sunset view, admire Santiago’s skyscraper cityscape over a specially crafted cocktail.

his is one of the finest fishing lodges in Chile, where the spirit of adventure converges with the serenity of nature, creating an unparalleled experience for anglers and nature enthusiasts. Nestled on 40 acres, only 5 miles from the city of Coyhaique, on the banks of the Coyhaique River, the lodge is a tribute to the region’s majestic landscapes,

pristine waters, and the timeless art of fly fishing. With an atmosphere of warmth, camaraderie, and authentic Patagonian spirit, enjoy hospitality in a luxurious ambience with comfort and a touch of rustic charm.

Refugio Valle Leones, Puerto Tranquilo
Nestled in an isolated valley, this mountain refuge in Puerto Tranquilo offers quiet, comfort and natural beauty in a breathtaking Patagonian setting ideal for families or groups of friends. The 3-room chalet is surrounded by gorgeous trails amidst nature that lead to amazing spots like Leones Glacier, Fiero Lake, and hidden Melinka Lagoon, all of which include dazzling vistas of the Northern Patagonian Ice Fields. This refuge in the middle of pristine nature has been thought of as a sustainable getaway that uses solar thermal panels and sun energy, while food supplies are sourced all around in neighboring farms.

We will visit the nature sanctuary “Capillas de Mármol”, which corresponds to a Chilean National Monument, formed by a set of calcium carbonate minerals located on the shore of Lake General Carrera.

Across the years, the coastal escarpments were eroded by the water of the lake, creating the formations known as Cathedrals, Chapels, and Marble Caverns. Our tour will be with an external company. They will take us through the most iconic places in this sanctuary, where we will be able to take beautiful photographs.

At the end of the navigation, our guide will be waiting for us to head towards “Bahía Exploradores”. We will go down to contemplate this unique waterfall. It is here where we begin to go into the Pacific Ocean and will find a completely wooded landscape. After this magnificent stop, we will skirt the Exploradores River where we will find several hanging glaciers belonging to the mass of the northern ice fields, which are part of the Laguna San Rafael National Reserve.

The pledge of Explora Patagonia NP Lodge is to make every exploration a journey to conservation. Continuing the work initiated by the Tompkins Conservation Foundation, the lodge is receiving travelers at the ex-Hacienda Chacabuco, located on Valle Chacabuco, which together with the ex-Lago Jeinimeni National Reserve and the ex- Lago Cochrane National Reserve, created the park in 2018, which is an emblem of conservationism and rewilding of the habitat of iconic species like the ñandu (big ostrich-like flightless bird), the guanaco camelid, the huemul deer and the puma mountain lion.
With an intimate atmosphere, the lodge is a strategic hub for exploring this vast territory and its natural wonders. Located just a few kilometers from the Northern Ice Fields and surrounded by spectacular rivers and lakes.

The adventure begins by experiencing the spectacle offered by the native fauna through a network of over 16 kilometers of trails that travel across imposing cliffs, panoramic views of faraway mountain ranges, landscapes of vibrant colors and steep canyons.

This is a refuge deep in the Patagonian steppe of the Argentine Patagonia Park. The lodge centers in achieving luxury through simplicity and the enjoyment of being immersed in nature. It has 9 rooms with private bathrooms, a fresh, homemade and regional kitchen, cozy common spaces, inspiring maps and books, a star observatory and a new area for motorhomes. La Posta is also a center for nature tourism activities

With views to the Electric Valley and the Marconi Glacier, Explora in El Chaltén opened its doors on December 15, 2021. 17 km away from El Chaltén –in the Argentinean Patagonia– the lodge is a headquarter from where to explore a world-renowned destination by those who love nature and trekking.
The Explora lodge in El Chaltén has been strategically built within the Los Huemules Conservation Reserve, our long-standing conservation partners in the region.

Patagonia is not a country nor a place. It is a vast territory shared by Chile and Argentina, whose remarkable geography –shaped by mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers– offers countless exploration opportunities.

Eolo, El Calafate
Conveniently located halfway between the city of El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park, yet far from the tourist commotion, Eolo is conceived as a place of quiet charm and no excesses… an understated elegance. Inspired in the historic estancias of the area, the entire hotel -from its furniture to its dishware- combines the simple structure of the creole houses with hints of the area’s original people and vanguard modern architecture. Eolo’s design dialogues with its surroundings. From all of its 17 rooms, guests can witness the magnificence of the scenery. The structure’s dynamics center around the central garden which facilitates circulation and allows enjoyment of the outside while finding protection from the Patagonian winds. The 10,000 acres property is a paradise for horseback riding, mountain bike rides, trekking, and bird watching.

Torres del Paine was designed as the perfect haven for exploring the region’s wondrous geography and wildlife. Besides the favored location inside Torres del Paine National Park, this lodge’s architecture was planned in a way that interferes the least possible with its natural surroundings. It is an extension of the territory.

Explora in Torres del Paine was designed as the perfect haven for exploring the region’s wondrous geography and wildlife. Located inside Torres del Paine National Park, this lodge’s architecture was planned as an extension of the territory in a way that interferes the least possible with its natural surroundings. The rooms are designed to take full advantage of the silence, privacy, and spaciousness of the landscape, ensuring deep rest. After a day of exploration, relax in the heated, covered pool, in the steaming sauna, or in one of the open-air jacuzzis with a view to the Paine River.