Last Frontiers' articles for Chile (all categories)
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Sian Lloyd in Patagonia
We recently had the pleasure of introducing Sian Lloyd and her husband Jonathan to the joys of Welsh Patagonia (and a touch of luxury in southern Chile's Torres del Paine). Their trip started in Trelew (near the Valdes peninsula) before re-tracing the steps of the original Welsh settlers west towar... Read more»
Atacama: Where the stars come out to play
The vast Atacama desert is one of the driest places in the world. From the picturesque oasis village of San Pedro de Atacama, whose church is roofed with cactus wood, many of the desert’s most dramatic sights are within reach. Last Frontiers offers an eleven night holiday including two nights in Val... Read more»
Cross Continent Adventure Ride
An exhilarating endurance ride starting on the Pacific coast of southern Chile, near to Puerto Montt. Ride across the Andes, Patagonian steppe, through wild and remote areas and finish on the Atlantic coast in Argentina, near the Valdes peninsula. Twelve nights camping and the other nights in the be... Read more»
Star gazing in the Elqui Valley
Start your trip in Santiago and then then enjoy four days exploring the Elqui Valley and surroundings, famous for its clear skies, Pisco vineyards and Nobel prize-winning poet Gabriela Mistral. Start your trip with a an overnight flight with Lan airlines to Santiago where you spend three nights, tak... Read more»
Blue whale-watching in Chile
One of the most important feeding and nursing grounds of the blue whale has recently been discovered just off the coast of Chiloé Island in the Gulf of Corcovado in southern Chile. Work is now under-way to create the Chiloé Marine Conservation Area, a huge expanse encompassing the entire west and so... Read more»
Viva South America - Oliver Balch
This is a very readable journey through South America, with each chapter looking at a different country in relation to a specific theme. For example, Chile is examined through the eyes of women and Bolivia from the perspective of the poor. The author's commentary on Colombia is particularly hard-hit... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #14 December 2009
A couple of months ago we finally moved into our new offices, in a refurbished mill. We now have heating, rainwater harvesting, and even a meeting room (so do come and visit us whenever you want!). In this issue: Lizzy and Sue in Brazil Ed drives the Southern Highway in Chile Sue in Peru Edwa... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #10 July 2008
With Wimbledon over we felt it was time for our next newsletter, so if you are planning a foreign trip we have been travelling, as always, to find lots of new ideas for you! In this newsletter: Chile: from north to south (Alison) Colombia: Ed Miles off the beaten track Costa Rica: rafting and... Read more»