Cascada Travel Blog - Insider tips about Chile (20)

All You've Ever Wanted to Know About the Humboldt Penguin

Meet the charming Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti), Chile and Peru’s favourite monochrome.

6 Photos To Transport You To Atacama

Mention the word Atacama, and immediately you conjure up images of endless, arid sands, long days.

21 Unbelievable Hiking Hacks

We love life hacks, all of those ingenious little tips and tricks that make life a little easier.

All You've Ever Wanted to Know About the Humboldt Penguin

Meet the charming Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti), Chile and Peru’s favourite monochrome bird! Found pottering and plunging along 1,000 miles...

Published: February 17, 2018

6 Photos To Transport You To Atacama

Mention the word Atacama, and immediately you conjure up images of endless, arid sands, long days of relentless, beating sun, and clear night skies...

Published: February 6, 2018

21 Unbelievable Hiking Hacks

We love life hacks, all of those ingenious little tips and tricks that make life a little easier and a bit more fun. And when you’re hiking in ...

Published: February 1, 2018

Why Hiking the Torres del Paine W Trek in Winter is so Epic

Get chilly in Chile on a trek through the winter heart of Torres del Paine! When one thinks of Torres del Paine National Park, the classic W Trek...

Published: January 30, 2018

A Patagonian climb : Scaling the South tower in Torres del Paine

Calum Muskett, born and raised near the Carneddau Mountain Range in Wales, was born with a natural talent for mountaineering. The verdant hills,...

Published: January 27, 2018

5 Top Tips for Shooting a Travel Video

We’ve been talking a lot about film-making lately here at Cascada, and who can blame us?! The past few months have seen EcoCamp transform itself...

Published: January 19, 2018

Inside The Lives of Patagonian Cowboys at Estancia La Peninsula

When most people think of Patagonia, their minds immediately go to the region’s iconic mountains like Mount Fitz Roy and the Torres del Paine; the...

Published: October 31, 2017

The Haunting Mythology of Chile's Southern Islands

Mythology fans visiting Chile should make a point to visit the legend-strewn islands of Chiloé, a haven for fresh seafood, gorgeous wooden...

Published: October 30, 2017

Hiking vs Trekking: Which Is For You?

The jaw-dropping landscape of Chilean Patagonia is the ideal location for all kinds of outdoor pursuits including trekking and hiking. While they...

Published: October 10, 2017

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30 Things You Didn't Know About Chile!

Ready for some fun Chilean trivia? This year (2021), Cascada Expediciones is celebrating 30 years of helping you embark on dream trips - hiking...

The Best Time of Year to Visit Patagonia Is Not When You Think

When is the best time of year to visit Patagonia? To put it simply, there is no single best time. Each season has its advantages and drawbacks, so...

All You Need to Know About Puma Spotting in Patagonia

“Patagonia’s ghosts” are not ghosts any more. While pumas were hard to spot just a few decades ago, nowadays travelers from around the world come to...

All You Need to Know Before Hiking the W Trek in Patagonia (2023 Upd.)

Looking for the most complete information on the W Trek in Patagonia, the most famous multiday hike in Chile? You’ve found the right place! SUMMARY ...

6 Types of Chilean Bread You Need to Try

When visiting Chile, if you feel like you’re seeing panaderias (bakeries) on almost every block and are wondering if your mind is playing tricks on...

How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Chile

Compared with many Latin American countries, travellers to Chile generally get off fairly lightly when it comes to altitude sickness. But although...