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Have You Heard? There’s A New Patagonia Podcast
Published on July 18, 2023Prepare for your trip to Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia by listening to this new six-part podcast series. With support from Cerveza Austral, Reserva Las Torres outlines the most important things you should know before traveling to Torres del Paine National…
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Active Adventures in Sierra Leone
Published on February 4, 2023From wildlife safaris and boat trips to hiking, biking and 4×4 adventures, Sierra Leone offers lots of ways to get your adrenalin pumping. Hiking & Trekking With diverse scenery and terrain, Sierra Leone offers several epic hikes. While it’s certainly possible trek…
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As Patagonia’s Spring Turns to Glorious Summer . . .
Published on October 11, 2022It’s not too late to book your Torres del Paine dream trip. Reserva Las Torres offers many options, from a fully supported “W” Circuit Trek to a luxurious lodge stay exploring Chile’s premier national park on day trips. The “W” Circuit is…
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Escape Into the Wild
Published on September 23, 2021Fresh air, few people, incredible scenery, pure living. Escape into the wild this winter (summertime in South America) by trekking the legendary “W” or “O” hiking trails at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. Las Torres Reserve offers four different ways…
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Las Torres Reserve — It Doesn’t Get Any More Authentic
Published on August 23, 2021Because it blends so well into Chile’s premier national park, it’s easy to forget that Las Torres Reserve was born as a classic Patagonian cattle ranch before it slowly but surely evolved into a trekking icon and then a model of private/public…
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Travel Light and Enjoy the Hike
Published on May 26, 2021All of the Las Torres Reserve accommodation styles offer an all-inclusive option that includes meals and a comfy place to spend the night. By traveling light — without a tent, sleeping bag, cooking equipment, heavy backpack, etc. — you can enjoy more…
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“O” My! The Long Way Around Torres del Paine
Published on May 6, 2021For hikers planning a trek in Torres del Paine National Park, the big question is always which of the two legendary routes should you take — the W or the O? While most people opt for the former because it’s shorter in…
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Read All About It! Read All About It! Las Torres Wins Global Vision Award
Published on March 22, 2021Travel + Leisure magazine has honored Las Torres Reserve with a Global Vision Award as an experience that changes the way people think about tourism. Along with Gladiator Trek on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Planet Abled in India, Las Torres was…
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You Can Also Chill Out in Patagonia
Published on January 29, 2021Patagonia may be world renowned for outdoor adventure. But part of the fun of visiting Torres del Paine National Park is letting your mind and body relax. In addition to hiking and horseback riding, guests at Las Torres Reserve can chill out…
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It’s Not Too Late for Patagonia
Published on December 9, 2020There’s still plenty of summer left at the bottom end of planet Earth. Which means it’s not too late to hike the legendary “W” and “O” Trails in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park. Check out the deals still available from Las…
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Top Five Animals to Spot in Torres del Paine National Park
Published on November 19, 2020Las Torres Reserve offers its picks for the top five wild animals to see (and hopefully photograph) in southern Chile’s incomparable Torres del Paine National Park: Guanaco One of four camelids found in South America, the guanaco is closely related to the…
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Six Ways to Explore Torres del Paine
Published on November 2, 2020Guests at Hotel Las Torres in Reserva Cerro Paine can explore southern Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park on a variety of daytrips. Here’s a small sample of what’s available” Horseback Riding to Lake Nordenskjöld Situated at the base of the Paine…
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How to Solo Hike the Costa Rican Rainforest
Published on September 10, 2020A walk by yourself in the rainforest might be an experience that will change your life … Or maybe not. But either way it’ll be a memory that lasts forever. Here are some tips from Terranova Costa Rica on how you can…
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Protecting the Patagonian Wilderness
Published on September 4, 2020Through its AMA nonprofit, Hotel Las Torres has launched a number of environmental initiatives in Torres del Paine National Park including the creation of an interpretive trail, education camps, reforestation projects, and programs to aid indigenous bumble bees and the huemul deer….
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A Victorian Lady in Wild Patagonia
Published on July 20, 2020Hotel Las Torres in southern Chile recently glanced back an 1880 book called Across Patagonia by Lady Florence Dixie (1855-1905), an adventurous British aristocrat who undertook the first tourist expedition to Torres del Paine. A few passages and illustrations from that classic…
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Read all About It! 8 Great Places for Splendid Isolation (including Patagonia)
Published on June 8, 2020CNN Travel recently ran a feature story on eight great wilderness areas that inspire travelers with their splended isolation. And one of those eight is Patagonia, including a nod to our clients Cruce Andino and Fantástico Sur. Quotable quote: “The Patagonian region…
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Three Ways to Stay at Torres del Paine
Published on June 2, 2020Reserva Cerro Paine offers three awesome accommodation choices in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park: Hotel Las Torres A hotel that rekindles Reserva Cerro Paine’s history as a ranch, with different room options for that restful sleep you need, combined with the…
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Pampering Yourself in Chile’s Iconic Park
Published on May 15, 2020Before or after trekking the “W” — or even if you´re exploring Torres del Paine by car or horse — pamper yourself at the historic Hotel Las Torres. Located inside the national park near the base of the granite towers, the wilderness…
Read MoreA Positive Altitude
Published on September 9, 2019For anyone planning a trek in the Andes, altitude sickness is an unfortunate possibility. Peru Ecocamp offers some tips on how to avoid getting sick, how to recognize the symptoms and what to do if affected. This isn’t meant advise from…
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Ten Tips For Planning Your Guyana Trip
Published on June 7, 2019Travelling without preparation might be exciting for the intrepid traveller, but it can increase the potential for losing time and missing out on exciting experiences. A country like Guyana, a delight for the active and adventurous traveller, needs careful planning for a…
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