Patagonia

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 Lord of the Patagonian Steppe

The Patagonian steppe in front of the Torres del Paine massif The great south, there, at the very bottom of the American continent, a land that constitutes the Patagonian myth, I suggest you discover its panorama and its landscapes, as well as its people, its culture… in short, its singularity in today’s world, during a tailor-made stay in Argentina or …

On the territory of the Puma

The puma is present from the North to the South of the American continent, but it’s in the extreme South of Chile that the largest specimens are found. The Lord of Patagonia Both admired and feared, sometimes hated, the Puma is none other than the Lord of these places. I have been hoping to cross his path for a long …

Water in all its states

The exceptional landscapes that can be observed in Patagonia are witnesses to this liquid transhumance. To immerse oneself in it is to merge with ourselves. In the gaseous state, the water vapors pushed by the winds, always present in Patagonia, form the clouds to transform into water in the liquid state; then, the rains and snows will give way to …

Patagonia, the last refuge

As I write this, about twenty years have passed since I chose to live here in Patagonia. I know now that everything is in balance, moreover, Jean Raspail considered Patagonia as “a second homeland, the refuge homeland of those who believe in transcendence, in the need to elevate their thoughts”… Everything is said. It’s the last land inhabited by humans, …

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 …

My advice for visiting Torres del Paine Park

As I write these lines, fifteen years have already passed since I discovered the Torres del Paine National Park for the first time. I won’t hide to you that my memories remind me of the sweet image of an unreal and wild park at the end of the world; with few tourists, but lots of guanacos and rheas at every …

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 …

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 …

Chile, land of volcanoes

Chile is a country with more than 2,000 volcanoes (2,085 to be exact!), accumulating geographical and geological records. Along its 4,300 km, Chile is bordered by the Cordillera de los Andes, which stand as a natural rampart between the Pacific Ocean and the two neighboring countries to the east: Bolivia and Argentina. Chile has more than 500 volcanoes considered active. …

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 …

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 Andean condor, king of the peaks

Pendant des siècles, le condor des Andes a régné en maître incontesté sur les cieux d’Amérique du Sud. Ce rapace faisait même l’objet d’un culte : les tribus amérindiennes des montagnes accordaient souvent un statut divin à ce roi des cimes. Les Incas le vénéraient, et le vouaient admiration et grand respect. Dans le sud, en Patagonie, il a par …

Patagonia, refuge of Butch Cassidy

During your trip to Patagonia, you’ll have the opportunity to pass through some of the places where these looters passed through. I mention for example “La Leona” between El Calafate and El Chalten, a great place to have a coffee, the Touring hotel/bar in Trelew, ideally located at the time, near a bank and of course, some places not far …