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Inside "Fiesta de la Tirana", Chile's most extraordinary religious festivity

Winter in Chile doesn’t only have to do with snow-capped mountains and epic outdoor adventures. In.

A Very Merry Christmas: 6 Chilean Holiday Traditions

Originally published on December 19th, 2016. Last Updated on December 9th, 2020 Deck the halls and.

How Much Do You Know About Chile? Test Your Knowledge

It's the month of September! That means it's time to celebrate Chile. It is Fiestas Patrias, the.

Inside "Fiesta de la Tirana", Chile's most extraordinary religious festivity

Winter in Chile doesn’t only have to do with snow-capped mountains and epic outdoor adventures. In Chile’s far north, you will find a spectacular...

Published: March 20, 2023

A Very Merry Christmas: 6 Chilean Holiday Traditions

Originally published on December 19th, 2016. Last Updated on December 9th, 2020 Deck the halls and light the lights, it’s that special time of year!...

Published: December 8, 2020

How Much Do You Know About Chile? Test Your Knowledge

It's the month of September! That means it's time to celebrate Chile. It is Fiestas Patrias, the country's independence holidays and a time to...

Published: September 5, 2019

Preserving Easter Island’s Culture

It’s a very special time for one small, remote place in the Pacific. That place is called Easter Island and it's home to a unique Polynesian culture...

Published: February 15, 2019

The Atacameños: People of the Desert

Arid, barren and inhospitable, the Atacama desert seems an unlikely place for early human habitation. The fact, however, is that human settlements in...

Published: September 10, 2018

Chilean Culture: The Mapuche We Tripantu Celebration

June 24 will mark the winter solstice, which in Chile means that the shortest day of winter is upon us. From here on out, the days can only get...

Published: May 24, 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

Patagonia's Past: The History of the Irish in Chile

It’s Saint Patrick’s Day, and that means that today, across the world, Irish people and people who wish they were Irish will be downing insane...

Published: March 13, 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 ...

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...

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...

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...