Penguins in Chiloe: Puñihuil Penguin Colonies
Penguins in Chiloe Island: The Puñihuil Colonies Penguins in Chiloe Island? Yes, you can see these amazing animals in the coast of the Chiloe Island, on the Pacific Ocean. But, where to see them exactly? Penguins in Chiloe Island Islotes de Puñihuil Natural Monument The Islotes de Puñihuil Natural Monument was created in 1999 […]
Palafitos: The Architecture of Chiloe Island
The Palafitos: the unique architecture of Chiloe Chiloe has one characteristic, the unique churches. But in addition, the architecture of Castro has another characteristic representative: The stilt houses called Palafitos. These typical constructions of the coastal areas have a unique style in the archipelago. The wooden houses and larch tiles are located on a kind […]
The Chiloe Churches
The Chiloe Churches The Chiloé churches are wooden temples built in the Chiloé archipelago, in the southern part of Chile, according to a traditional scheme that is considered to belong to a specific school of architecture in the region. These marvelous old buildings still standing date from the mid-18th century and the most recent ones […]
Chiloe Island: what to see? what to do? how to arrive?
Chiloe Island: Where is located? Chiloé is a different place in Chile. A land of captivating legends, traditions and incomparable architecture. Chiloé is an island of surprising cultural and natural wealth where you can discover its picturesque architecture of stilt houses, with its colorful houses built on the water. Chiloe is characterized by its colorful […]
Los Arrayanes National Park
Los Arrayanes National Park One of the places you can visit during your trip to Bariloche and the Lakes District is the Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes (Arrayanes National Park). Los Arrayanes National Park was created in 1971 as a separate protected area from Nahuel Huapi National Park. It conserves specimens of myrtles with more than […]
Carretera Austral: How to arrive?
How to reach the Carretera Austral in Patagonia? The Carretera Austral is a long way of around 1200 km, from Puerto Montt in the north to Villa O´Higgins in the south portion. So, if you´re asking how to arrive?, it depends if you want to enjoy the complete route, or just a portion. The Carretera […]
The Carretera Austral: What to see?
The Carretera Austral: What to see? what to do? The Carretera Austral in the Chilean Patagonia, is a famous scenic route and unique in the world. With a total of 1,200 kilometers of natural beauty the Carretera Austral in Patagonia is located in the south of the world. The Carretera Austral falls in love with […]
What is Patagonia? Is Patagonia a country? Where is Patagonia located?
What is Patagonia? Is Patagonia a country? Where is Patagonia located? I found that many people are making some questions about Patagonia and I´ve decided to write a post to describe Patagonia. First question: Is Patagonia a country? No, definitely not, or maybe two. But, to be correct, it´s a vast region that encompasses a […]
Argentina in 10 days. Tours to visit Argentina
It´s time to visit Argentina, one of the most amazing destinations in South America, with a wide variety of landscapes, climates, attractions, culture… with snow, colorful mountains, amazing vast regions, unique waterfalls, and an exciting capital city. 10 days visiting Argentina: tours and main destinations Argentina is a large country, and sometimes visitors […]
Best cruises to Patagonia
Patagonia is an amazing remote place, for people arriving from all over the world, visiting Patagonia is a highlight. This place offers many options, from the sealife in Peninsula Valdes, where you can see whales, penguins, sea lions, orcas, elephant seals, birds… to the beautiful lakes district in Bariloche, a place full of national parks, […]
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Discover the most exciting destinations in South America Check suggested programs to enjoy our incredible continent We have a wide variety of tours to visit the best of Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay… Take a look to our complete list of tours to discover South America. #1005 – Incredible Patagonia Tour Enjoy a wonderful 15-night […]
Puerto Varas
PUERTO VARAS PASS A package of activities and excursions with discounts! Puerto Varas is the gate to visit the lakes district in Chile: National Parks, volcanoes, incredible forests, lakes and mountains. Buy a Puerto Varas Pass and get special discounts! HOW IT WORKS? Buy our Puerto Varas Pass is easy. Just choose between Basic, Standard […]
Bariloche Pass
BARILOCHE PASS If you`re visiting the lakes district in Patagonia, Bariloche is a must-see. It`s a place full of national parks with beautiful lakes, mountains and forests. Enjoy boat navigations and visit incredible landscapes, or enjoy incredible adventure activities in this wonderful place of Patagonia. Buy a Bariloche pass and get special discounts! HOW IT […]
Complete Patagonia tour
A 18-night tour to enjoy the best of Argentina, visiting Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Bariloche. We offer a wide variety of hotels and some included services and some other services as optional. So, you can complete the tour with more adventure, more cultural visits, or any special interest you can have. In […]
Enjoying Chile with Tierra Hotels
An excellent itinerary to visit the best of Chile is Enjoying Chile in Tierra Hotels. The program includes three amazing destinations: San Pedro de Atacama, the gate to visit the Atacama Desert, and many attractions in the area; Chiloe Island, a very particular destination in Lakes District; and finally Torres del Paine National Park in […]
ARGENTINA AND CHILE: Average temperatures in summer and winter season
WEATHER IN ARGENTINA AND CHILE If you`re planning your trip to Argentina and Chile, an important item would be the average temperature you can expect during your visit. Of course, temperatures are not the same in Patagonia, in Buenos Aires and Santiago, or in the north area. The following information is only informative, these are […]
FAQ`s about Chile
FAQ`s about Chile Chile is a large country, a narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Chile covers an area of 756,096 square kilometres (291,930 sq mi) and has a population of 17.5 million as of 2017. The capital and largest city is Santiago and […]
How to get to Santiago de Chile?
How to get to Santiago de Chile? Santiago de Chile is the capital city of this unique country in South America, full of incredible landscapes of Patagonia, incredible deserts in Atacama, Easter Island, the Lakes District and more, much more. The usual entrence gate is Santiago de Chile, and the arrival can be by air, […]
FAQ`s about Argentina
FAQ`s about Argentina Argentina is a big country, with an incredibly wide variety of attractions: lakes, mountains, national parks, glaciers, incredible falls, amazing sea life, rich culture, colorful mounts, high Andes, Tango, excellent gastronomy… Well, there are many things to do and to see during your visits. It`s just a list of the FAQs or […]
How to get to Bariloche?
How to get to Bariloche? San Carlos de Bariloche, usually known as Bariloche, is one of the most important cities in Rio Negro Province, Patagonia; and it`s one of the most important destinations in the area of the lakes district. You can arrive by land, by air, and also along a boat navigation from Chile. […]
What to eat in Bariloche?
What to eat in Bariloche? Bariloche, gate to the incredible lakes district, is also an excellent place to enjoy some local specialties. Of course the delicious chocolate, but also great local smoked dishes like the deer, the trout, the jabali, the patagonian lamb, and more. Take a look to the following list: The Chocolate […]
What to see in Bariloche
What to see in Bariloche Bariloche is the gate to visit the lakes district in Argentina. A place full of lakes, mountains and forests; with exquisite chocolate and local dishes. There are an incredible number of visits and adventure activitites you can do from Bariloche. Visit to National Parks, boat navigations, and great trekkings. Check […]
What to eat in Machu Picchu?
What to eat in Machu Picchu: local dishes to taste Of course Cusco and Machu Picchu aren’t quite Lima in terms of modern fusion gastronomy, but the area offers incredible local dishes you can taste during your trip. Tuck into must-eat food organically grown from this mystical landscape, which gave the world corn and quinoa. […]
