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Why are Parks Important? Let's Hear from the Experts

Last week, a webinar hosted by Chilean nature publication Ladera Sur and bi-national nonprofit.

How to Leave No Trace

National parks are magical. Wide-open spaces, native fauna and endless hiking trails offer.

How We Can Protect Patagonia

Today is World Environment Day, a special event organized by the United Nations that draws.

Why are Parks Important? Let's Hear from the Experts

Last week, a webinar hosted by Chilean nature publication Ladera Sur and bi-national nonprofit organization Chile California Council looked at the...

Published: August 12, 2020

How to Leave No Trace

National parks are magical. Wide-open spaces, native fauna and endless hiking trails offer travelers the perfect escape and experience in nature. But...

Published: February 28, 2020

How We Can Protect Patagonia

Today is World Environment Day, a special event organized by the United Nations that draws awareness to conservation and environmental protection. ...

Published: June 5, 2019

Let's Talk Inclusive Travel in Chile

The year is 2018 and accessibility is still an issue. This World Health Organization report shows that stigma towards people living with a disability...

Published: August 30, 2018

What We're Up To On World Environment Day

World Environment Day: What is it? World Environment Day (WED) is a special day on June 5th, organized each year by the United Nations to draw...

Published: May 30, 2018

Volunteering with the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund

Guest post written by: Emily Hopcian. Emily Hopcian is a freelance writer based in Bariloche, Argentina. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram...

Published: May 10, 2018

Wheel the World Makes History in Patagonia

A few days before Christmas last year, Alvaro Silberstein made history as the first disabled person to explore Torres del Paine National Park -...

Published: January 23, 2017

Eco Hiking in Patagonia: Don't Forget Your Biodegradable Soap!

Hikers involved in the ‘green’ movement have earned themselves the unfortunate reputation over the years of being - how shall we put this? - less...

Published: April 4, 2013

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...

Top 10 Chilean Desserts and Sweets

If you’re looking for information on Atacama Desert tours, you’re in the wrong place (and you need to click here instead). This article is dedicated...

The Truth About Patagonia's Giants

You may have heard of the mythical, gigantic former inhabitants who wandered the wastes of Patagonia... The vision of a faraway land, inhabited by...

All You Need to Know Before Hiking the W Trek in Patagonia (2021 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 ...

5 Fascinating Facts About Guanacos

In the dependable words of Charles Darwin, Patagonia’s favourite camelid can be summarised as, “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine...