Arriving late I left Sucre in the morning, early. My first bus took me until Potosi, where I changed midday for another bus. This second and last bus drove me until Tupiza. The second bus is almost 2 times longer than the first one: 5 hours. Hopefully, the landscapes are really beautiful. This will be […]
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Adventure on top of the mountains: Trekking Cruce Sierra de Marquesado in San Juan
Ready to discover the region of San Juan with a trek crossing from one valley to another one. It is among my best treks mainly for two reasons: the variety of the landscapes and the adventurous side of the track. Trekking Cruce Sierra de Marquesado The walk The trekking Cruce Sierra de Marquesado is a […]
Discovering San Juan region between vineyards and mountains
San Juan located 200 kms from Mendoza. Beyond the similarities with Mendoza due to the proximity, the region of San Juan has its own particularities. Many mountains and vineyard to discover that create incredible landscapes. Discovering San Juan region You can reach San Juan from Mendoza with a bus that costs 185AR$ and takes 2h30. […]
A hike to the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America
After crossing the Andes a first time during my way from Santiago to Mendoza, I decided to come back to the Andes. At an altitude of 3000 meters, a trek starts to the first base camp on the way to the Aconcagua. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America with 6 962 meters high. […]
Discovering Mendoza during a hot summer
Welcome to Mendoza, a hot and dry city where the grape is the king. During my stay, I not only compared the Argentinian wine to the Chilean wine. I also discovered the most impressive mountain in South America, Aconcagua. Last but not least, Mendoza is a great place for Tango. About the city The weather […]
Trekking in the region of Pucón
On Christmas, I felt my first earthquake in Castro. For the new year, I want to reach Santiago to be with a local friend. The schedule lets me only a few days for doing a stop in the middle. There is this city called Pucón. A renowned place for trekking and relaxing in hot springs. […]
The incredible Pumalin Park in Chaitén
After struggling to hitchhike under the rain from Coyhaique, I finally arrive in Chaitén. This small town, devastated in 2008 due to an eruption, is now rising from its ashes. The famous activity is the Pumalín park with a unique vegetation and of course volcanoes. Pumalín park The park is a private one owned by […]
The lonely town of Cerro Castillo
Continuing north on the Carretera Austral, I stop in Cerro Castillo, a really small town. I heard that the area is amazing for trekking. For sure, I won’t regret it. What the hell did I stop there… On the road to Coyhaique While my friends I met in Chile Chico prefer going directly to Coyhaique, […]
El Chaltén, the paradise without WiFi
El Chaltén is a small town in the South of Argentina. After hitchhiking with two friends from El Calafate, we reach the city. Though very small, the place is among the best for outdoors activities: trekking, climbing, camping… This place is still one my favorite in Patagonia, we call it with my friend the paradise […]
Ushuaia fin del mundo
At the beginning, I didn’t plan to get in Patagonia. Too far, renowned expensive, I preferred to avoid it. However, being a nature lover and after lots of recommendations, I change my mind. It would have been such a shame to be so close and miss it. So, I go to the southern part of […]