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In the Footsteps of Patagonia’s First People

I remember, as if it were yesterday, walking alone at the bottom of the Río Pinturas Canyon, in the heart of a landscape straight out of the greatest Westerns. We are in the province of Santa Cruz. Twenty-five years have passed since I first discovered this region, on the shores of the largest lakes in Argentina and Chile, Lago Buenos …

The Argentine Economy… unique in the world!

This is a side of this country that I had to discover on the job and it was not always easy. Living and working here for many years, I had to adjust a lot of things over time. From the beginning, I took it all as a bit of a game, which allowed me to gain perspective on the somewhat …

Two pyramids, two faces…

When I travel far from “my lands”, I am of course disoriented, but I must admit that very often, after having discovered or revisited certain places, I measure even more the value of these regions that I love in South America, where I organize my tours. Here is my latest feedback… Mexico and its tourism Many archaeological sites, for example …

My advice for visiting Iguazu Falls

The best is to visit Iguazu Falls with a guide to have all the necessary information about this exceptional place. Iguazu Falls are the most beautiful in the world, without a doubt. There are on average 5,000 visitors per day, but, despite this strong influence, it’s one of the major sites in South America, not to be missed under any …

10 experiences to live in Argentina and Chile

These are not necessarily “must-sees” things in the literal sense of the term, or great tourist classics, but rather moments that will leave you with very strong memories. The key is to interact with others and let yourself go. I can only encourage you to also master a little Spanish to be able to fully experience most of these experiences. …

When to go to Argentina or Chile?

Before booking a stay or a tour in Argentina and/or Chile, particularly in Patagonia, you’ll want to put all the chances on your side and know in advance what the weather will be like during your trip, and that’s quite normal! Which months should we choose? – What weather is expected? – When can we observe this animal or natural …

Camelids of South America

The llama, alpaca, guanaco and vicuna belong to the camelid family, they live in different habitats and have their own way of life. It is quite difficult to distinguish them when you are not initiated. I therefore wrote this article with the aim of letting you know a little more about these typical South American animals, which were already present …

Ushuaia, should you go or not?

Ushuaia Bay I’ll try to give my point of view on a question that travelers ask me very often: is it really worth going to Ushuaia? When planning a trip to Argentina (as well as Chile), Ushuaia is of course a place that awakens our attention and our imagination. Nicolas Hulot (among others) has a lot to do with it …

Who are the Argentine Porteños?

I would like to point out first of all that if my words sometimes seem a little mocking, or even a little arrogant, I became “Argentinized” over time, and I love these people enormously, even if they often make me laugh! (You’ll see why later). I really like Argentina and the Argentines, I often say that the real wealth of …

My advice for visiting Peninsula Valdes

Quand y aller ? – Comment optimiser son séjour ? – De quelle manière visiter ? – Quels sont les endroits à ne pas rater ? Ce sont les questions que tous les voyageurs se posent avant d’arriver à la Péninsule Valdes. Je vais vous aider à répondre à toutes ces questions. Sans non-plus divulguer toutes mes bonnes adresses ! …

Lake Nahuel Huapi

Le lac Nahuel Huapi est un lac qui possède pleins d’endroits à découvrir, en bateau, en kayak, à pied… Il y en a pour tous les goûts. Pourtant, peu de gens connaissent réellement les lieux, car la majorité ne s’y attarde pas, par manque d’informations probablement… Alors, venez avec moi, je vous ferai découvrir ce site incroyable qu’est le lac …

Mate, tea from Paraguay

It seems natural to me that I talk to you about Mate. Indeed, during your trip, you’ll very quickly see people drinking mate everywhere. Both in the city and in the countryside, it’s consumed without moderation and sometimes leaves the visitor perplexed. Mate, also called Paraguayan tea, is a natural and energizing drink consumed daily in South America, particularly in …

San Carlos de Bariloche region

S’il y a bien une région que j’aime par-dessus-tout en Argentine, c’est sans surprise la région de San Carlos de Bariloche, là où je vis. Une région que je connais parfaitement et qui me séduit toujours comme au début, avec une nature qui m’a tout donné. Cette région enveloppe du Nord au Sud, en partant de la jolie petite ville …

When Patagonian Orcas Attack

Parmi tous les animaux marins qu’on peut observer ici, en pleine liberté et dans un environnement qui dépasse notre imaginaire, l’observation des orques est la cerise sur le gâteau ! Tout le long de l’année, les eaux de l’océan Atlantique, au large de cette péninsule, sont habitées par de nombreux orques. Les chances de les voir sont assez faibles car …

Legendary Patagonia, land of wind

Because it is here, at the end of the world, that the most spectacular landscapes of the Great South are gathered: the mythical Fitz Roy massif, the fantastic ice cap of “Campo de Hielo Sur” and its gigantic glaciers, including the famous Perito Moreno, and, on the Chilean side, the Torres del Paine massif and the Patagonian canals, between majestic …

Pachamama: Mother Earth or Nourishing Earth

Le terme Pachamama vient des mots Quechuas “pacha”, qui signifie à la fois “terre” et “temps”, et “mama”, “mère”. Mère du Temps donc, peut-être parce que liée au rythme des saisons ? On l’imagine fréquemment sous la forme d’une femme, dont l’âge peut varier suivant les régions. Elle est la déesse-terre dans la religion des amérindiens d’Amérique du Sud. La …

Yámana Indians (Yagans): peoples of Tierra del Fuego

Convaincu de l’existence d’un passage entre les côtes Atlantique et Pacifique, Magellan, premier européen à avoir observé ces terres australes, part d’Espagne en 1519 pour trouver une route maritime plus courte que celle de l’Océan Indien ouverte par Vasco de Gama, pour atteindre les Îles aux Épices. Il s’engage dans le détroit qui portera son nom. Tout au long de …

The Licancabur Volcano and three Salars

Not far from the Licancabur volcano, as the crow flies, the Puna Argentina offers you a truly beautiful spectacle. Il était une fois une région désertique qui n’intéressait personne, pas même les conquistadores espagnols. Ils avaient donc dessiné un peu à la va-vite une frontière entre le Pérou, le Chili et l’actuelle Bolivie. Mais un beau jour, vers la fin …

A fragile border between Argentina and Chile

The border between Chile and Argentina has been a headache for geographers and diplomats. Named by ancient geographers “Tierra Magallanica, de los Patagones y los Cesares”, the Magellanic Lands, of the Patagonian’s and of the Caesars. From the day after the independence of these two nations (respectively in 1818 and 1816) and throughout the 19th century, there was nothing but …

The children of Llullaillaco

Immortalisées dans la glace, ces trois petites momies figent un moment de l’histoire des Incas et de leurs rituels. Cette découverte archéologique a été faite à 6 739 mètres d’altitude ! au sommet du Llullaillaco, dans les Andes. Le Llullaillaco ou Llullay-Yacu est le troisième plus haut volcan actif au monde, après le Monte Pissis et Ojos del Salado. Le …