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

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

Photography in Patagonia: 10 Wildlife Photography Tips

Our Patagonia Puma Tracking - Wildlife Discovery Adventure, under the expert guidance of animal.

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.

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

Photography in Patagonia: 10 Wildlife Photography Tips

Our Patagonia Puma Tracking - Wildlife Discovery Adventure, under the expert guidance of animal tracker and wildlife photographer Diego Araya, gets...

Published: June 26, 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

Whales and Penguins: Dive into Tierra del Fuego's Underwater World

If you’ve ever wanted to see humpback whales breaching, visit a penguin colony, and sail through waters teeming with sea lions, dolphins, and other...

Published: January 9, 2017

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...

Published: November 12, 2014

The Huemul: Chile's National Animal

The huemul deer (Hippocamelus bisulcus), also known as the South Andean deer, is the iconic animal of Chile. A huemul even appears alongside the...

Published: October 14, 2014

Discover Patagonia's Marble Cathedral

Let’s set the scene... ...you are clambering excitedly into a small boat docked in the peaceful town of Puerto Río Tranquilo, perched on the...

Published: August 20, 2014

Bird Watching in Patagonia: A Twitcher's Guide

As a keen bird watcher, you know that you’ll have the opportunity to see such greats as the a Andean Condor and the Chilean Flamingo on your ...

Published: August 27, 2013

Wildlife in Chile: Where to see a Condor

The condor is the national bird of Chile and appears alongside the huemul deer on the Chilean coat of arms, which gives us some idea of its...

Published: June 12, 2013

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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...