Chile

There are [94] photos and [3] stories about Chile

Santiago and the Journey North

Sunday, 27 Apr 2008 | Views [142]

After our respite in Mendoza, we headed over the border into Chile to spend one day and night in Santiago.  Only a day you ask?  A few of our close friends who have studied/worked in Santiago aren't huge fans of the city, so we opted to just rest there ... Read more >

Tags: sightseeing, on the road

Stop 4: Punta Arenas and the Penguins

Friday, 4 Apr 2008 | Views [202]

Next stop after Puerto Natales was Punta Arenas to see the Magellanic penguins.  The city was a mere three hour bus ride over paved road from Natales and is definitely more cosmopolitan than Natales.  Punta Arenas has been around forever as an important ... Read more >

Tags: the great outdoors

Stop 3: Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine

Friday, 4 Apr 2008 | Views [190]

After Calafate, we headed into Chile for the first time on our trip to visit the unmissable Torres del Paine (pronounced PIE-nay for all you gringos out there) National Park.  The bus ride was fairly unpleasant and bumpy for six hours (Note: Trish ... Read more >

Tags: the great outdoors