Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: 1) The Australis
DrFumblefinger shares his experiences exploring the fjords of Tierra del Fuego in the first of a series of posts about a journey on the Chilean vessel, Australis.
Chile
Patagonia gets huge new national park
Patagonia clothing company founders give Chile huge Patagonia park
A Rainy Day in Santiago
Veteran traveler Marilyn Jones turns a rainy day on the road into a busy day of varied sights.
January 22, 2018: Reminders of a Wildfire
DrFumblefinger visits the site of a fairly recent wildfire in Patagonian Chile. He found the skeletal remnants of the small trees to be intriguing.
January 8, 2018: Gauchos and Horses
A fairly common scene in Patagonia, horses and cowboys (gauchos) are part of the local culture.
The Many Faces of the Paine Massif, Chile
DrFumblefinger loves mountains and has seen many great ones during his travels. A favorite is the three "horned" section of the Paines Massif in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park.
Valparaiso—Chile's Oceanside Gem
Join Marilyn Jones on a tour of Chile's major seaport, a town that is recovering its faded beauty
Apr. 15, 2017: Liberty, Equality, Fatality
A disembodied ship and off-stage singers give voice to this artistic presentation of the issues of borders and immigration.
Metropolitan Cathedral, Santiago, Chile
Santiago's cathedral is a cornerstone of the Plaza de Armas, where a church has stood since 1541.
Apr. 1, 2017: Yes, it's really a museum exhibit!
No April Fooling today: this is one of the strangest museum exhibits PHeymont has seen. It's at Chile's National History Museum on Plaza de Armas.
Mar. 31, 2017: Funicular at Santiago Metropolitan Park
In one of Santiago, Chile's most popular parks, this 1925 funicular leads to the top—and to a false impression that it's much, much older!
Arriving at Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
One of the most memorable mountain scenes DrFumblefinger has ever encountered were his first views of the spires of Torres del Paine National Park.
Santiago, Chile's 'German Fountain'
German immigrants paid for this 1912 tribute to Chile, the country they had made their home. The boat is loaded with symbolism.
Mar. 18, 2017: Inca Lagoon, Portillo, Chile
A day trip, and a world away from low-lying Santiago, the Andes are among the world's most spectacular peaks.
Plaza de Armas: Santiago's Historic Heart
The Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile, has been the heart of the city for nearly 500 years, and today is a popular place for many kinds of activities.