Archive for the 'Atacama' Category

Mar 19 2010

Winter Wonderland in Torres del Paine During Our Summer

Published by Hannah under Atacama, Chile, Torres del Paine

Some might think that the Southern Hemisphere’s winter months of June-September are the worst time to visit Patagonia, but au contraire! These months are actually some of the best times to beat the crowds and experience the stunning beauty of Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile.
Because it’s winter, the number of visitors to [...]

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Mar 03 2010

Chile Earthquake Update

After the huge 8.8 earthquake this past Saturday, February 27, we’d like to provide an update to those already traveling to Chile, or thinking about future Chile travel plans.
The main damage occurred near Concepcion in the Bio Bio Region (515 km south of Santiago), and in coastal regions where buildings are often wooden and more [...]

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Nov 14 2009

See the Natural Wonders of Patagonia and the Atacama Desert

Published by Hannah under Atacama, Chile, Patagonia

Latin Excursions introduces a new 10-day, eco-oriented, Chile tour program is for nature lovers that combines two of Chile’s most stunning natural regions: the Atacama Desert and Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia.
Begin your Chilean adventure in Santiago, the capital city, with a city tour to highlights of this major South American capital. Then, continue [...]

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