Snow, ice and starry nights in Chile’s Atacama Desert
South America Travel Centre
by Alex
7M ago
Snow, ice and starry nights in Chile’s Atacama Desert Freelance Journalist Barry Stone Freelance journalist Barry Stone recently travelled with South America Travel Centre.  His trip took him from Buenos Aires, to Iguazu Falls, through the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia and finally to the Atacama region of Chile; which this articles focuses on. View full article If you would like to visit Chile on your next holiday please contact our friendly travel consultants on 1300 784 794 or contact@southamericatravelcentre.com.au Subscribe to our email newsletter to hear about our latest new ..read more
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Explora Patagonia Park
South America Travel Centre
by Judy
8M ago
About Explora Patagonia Park Location: Patagonia National Park, Chile  Kristine and Douglas Tompkins visited the Chacabuco Valley for the first time in 1995, when they realized the need to protect this place. The National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) had already defined this area as a priority for conservation due to its unique and biologically diverse ecosystems. It is home to various native species from the region, such as Andean condors, guanacos, pumas and huemuls, among others. Why Explora Patagonia Park Excursions for all Explora Patagonia Park offers excursions for ..read more
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Chiloe’s Traditional Textiles
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by Alex
1y ago
Chiloe’s Traditional Textiles Judy Doughty – November 2022 Marketing Assistant South America Travel Centre Beautiful Chiloe and its artistic traditions of rustic knitted and woven textiles (textile techniques originally from the Mapuche people) Dalcahue Market Chiloe CHILOE ISLAND Beautiful Chiloe is a step back in time to a gentler slower pace. It’s your perfect getaway from the fast past vibes of Santiago de Chile. I liken it to the change in pace between Tasmania and the mainland of Australia. Likewise I’d been told how much I would love this gorgeous island off Chile. As soon ..read more
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Chalten Camp Experience, Argentina
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by Alex
1y ago
Chalten Camp Experience, Argentina Alex Burridge – November 2022 MD South America Travel Centre This almost brand new off grid camp had only just opened (I think day three after a two-year Covid enforced delay).  It’s located about 3.5km out of the small frontier town of El Chalten.  This was my second visit to El Chalten, the first some 17 years earlier, afforded brief glimpses of the stunning mountain scenery.  So much so that I was enthralled for the last hour of the road trip as I didn’t realise you could see the mountains from a distance, or even from the town.  On ..read more
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Patagonia Camp, Chile
South America Travel Centre
by Alex
1y ago
Patagonia Camp, Chile Alex Burridge – November 2022 MD South America Travel Centre After three nights at Tierra Patagonia (which was fabulous) it was time to move to a different area of the park and a new property – Patagonia Camp – staying in a Deluxe Yurt.  I don’t know why, but I assumed the accommodation and the camp would somehow be of a lesser quality – not at all. Yurts were originally used by nomadic peoples of Mongolia; the yurts at Patagonia Camp offer all the facilities you’d get in a lodge as well as a view to the stars and the sounds of the wind that often move through th ..read more
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Colours of Buenos Aires
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by Alex
1y ago
Colours of Buenos Aires Alex Burridge – November 2022 MD South America Travel Centre Argentina’s capital is a beautiful and colourful gateway city worthy of a few nights to wander and explore. The Plaza de Mayo is home to the Pink House, which is the official office of the president as well as several other important and attractive buildings.  Take a walk down Defensa Street on a weekend and you’ll find street stalls with locally made handicrafts, the Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, if you keep going and you’ll reach De Los Cojones Bar (a Tapas bar popular with locals and travell ..read more
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Chiloe with Tierra
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by Alex
1y ago
Chiloe with Tierra Alex Burridge – November 2022 MD South America Travel Centre On this journey I was visiting a couple of places that I travelled to 12 and 17 years ago.  One of these was Chiloe, in part I wanted to experience Tierra Chiloe, I also wanted to share it with my travelling partner.  It’s one of those places that few have heard of and many who trust our advice and include it in their itinerary, come back saying it was highlight of their trip. Seaweed farmers Chiloe Island EXPLORING FROM TIERRA CHILOE As we all know places change over time; the wonderful thin ..read more
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Patagonia with Tierra
South America Travel Centre
by Alex
1y ago
Patagonia with Tierra Alex Burridge – November 2022 MD South America Travel Centre As with Tierra Chiloe, Tierra Patagonia offers sumptuous views, this time of the Paine Massif.  Again just like Tierra Chiloe, Tierra Patagonia is beautifully designed and hugs the ground close to lake Sarmiento.  As with all Tierra properties there are many options for exploring; short walks and long treks, horse rides with local gauchos (on very calm horses), drives that combine short walks that enable you to discover the beauty of the region – the choice is yours. I suggest it’s also worth ensur ..read more
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Pack for a Purpose
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by Mikaela Price
4y ago
Pack for a Purpose Mikaela Price – Marketing Assistant – South America Travel Centre On a trip to South America it is common for people to leave a little extra room in their suitcase for purchasing some of the many amazing mementos on offer throughout the continent. What if you could use your spare suitcase space to impact the lives of families and children in local communities? And still manage to fit in all of your Peruvian textiles and bottles of Pisco? Rebecca Rothney, the founder and chairperson of P ..read more
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The Bird Whisperer
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by Mikaela Price
4y ago
The Bird Whisperer Alex Burridge – Managing Director – South America Travel Centre Many of you will have undoubtedly heard of ‘horse whisperers’ (gauchos who have an incredible relationship with horses), but I doubt many of you would have heard of Ecuador’s ‘Bird Whisperer’ or rather, whistler. A little over three hour’s drive from Ecuador’s capital Quito and you’re into one of Ecuador’s Cloud Forest regions; a Cloud Forest is basically a higher altitude rainforest where cloud cover persists permanently o ..read more
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