Cascada Travel Blog - Insider tips about Chile (22)

Try Chile's classic hot dog for Completo Day!

In Chile, May 24th can only mean one thing: it’s Dia de Completo, or Completo Day! What is a.

Discover 4 Chilean Hot Springs

Chile’s location on the far end of the Pacific Ring of Fire - a geographic hot spot of tectonic.

The Ultimate Guide to Skiing in Chile

Perched above steep valleys and clinging to snow-covered slopes throughout one of the most.

Try Chile's classic hot dog for Completo Day!

In Chile, May 24th can only mean one thing: it’s Dia de Completo, or Completo Day! What is a completo? It’s Chile’s favorite kind of dog - hot dog,...

Published: May 24, 2017

Discover 4 Chilean Hot Springs

Chile’s location on the far end of the Pacific Ring of Fire - a geographic hot spot of tectonic plate movement and active fault lines that results in...

Published: May 16, 2017

The Ultimate Guide to Skiing in Chile

Perched above steep valleys and clinging to snow-covered slopes throughout one of the most dramatic mountain ranges on Earth, Chile’s world-class...

Published: May 11, 2017

EcoCamp’s 15th Anniversary Celebration With Chilean Band BORAJ

The 2016-17 season is over. Yet for all those who traveled to EcoCamp Patagonia – or worked with us – during these 8 months, this season was unlike...

Published: May 8, 2017

Tips to Make Your Holiday Easier

Let’s face it: Organizing an overseas trip is a lot like putting together a puzzle. With so many pieces to keep track of, sometimes one or two get...

Published: April 25, 2017

Celebrate World Penguin Day With 15 Facts about Penguins in Chile

Who doesn’t love an adorable penguin!? With their waddling gait, cute cries, and whimsical personalities, they are loved the world over, and Chile...

Published: April 25, 2017

4 Books About Chile to Fuel Your Wanderlust for International Book Day

As any lover of literature knows, reading takes you to places you’ve never been. This is especially true for travel writing. Weaving personal...

Published: April 23, 2017

These 10 Regional Dishes are Chile's Go-To Winter Fare

It may be heading toward summer in the northern hemisphere, but down in the southern half of the world, winter has getting ready to set in, and...

Published: April 17, 2017

25 Things You Never Knew About Hiking Poles

Down on the hiking trails of Patagonia, hiking poles (or trekking poles if you prefer!) are a bit of a contentious issue. Everybody knows they...

Published: April 8, 2017

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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Argentine Patagonia

Guest Post Written By: Marina Yoveva Marina is originally from Bulgaria, but she considers herself a citizen of the world. Having traveled to over...

12 Things You Must Know Before You Travel to Chile (2022 Updated)

Last Update : July, 27th 2022 Planning a trip to Chile? 2020 was a bad year for travelers, with most borders being closed as “stay home” became the...