Chile

On the territory of the Puma

The puma is present from the North to the South of the American continent, but it’s in the extreme South of Chile that the largest specimens are found. The Lord of Patagonia Both admired and feared, sometimes hated, the Puma is none other than the Lord of these places. I have been hoping to cross his path for a long …

10 experiences to live in Argentina and Chile

These are not necessarily “must-sees” things in the literal sense of the term, or great tourist classics, but rather moments that will leave you with very strong memories. The key is to interact with others and let yourself go. I can only encourage you to also master a little Spanish to be able to fully experience most of these experiences. …

When to go to Argentina or Chile?

Before booking a stay or a tour in Argentina and/or Chile, particularly in Patagonia, you’ll want to put all the chances on your side and know in advance what the weather will be like during your trip, and that’s quite normal! Which months should we choose? – What weather is expected? – When can we observe this animal or natural …

10 must-see destinations in Chile

Lauca Park and its vicunas La première des destinations incontournables, le Parc Lauca, situé dans la Cordillère des Andes, coincé aux limites de la Bolivie et du Pérou, perché en haut d’une interminable descente jusqu’aux plages chiliennes du Pacifique, est un véritable bijoux. Le Parc National Lauca, cœur de cette Cordillère, tout comme son homologue Bolivien (le Parc Sajama) est …

My advice for visiting Torres del Paine Park

As I write these lines, fifteen years have already passed since I discovered the Torres del Paine National Park for the first time. I won’t hide to you that my memories remind me of the sweet image of an unreal and wild park at the end of the world; with few tourists, but lots of guanacos and rheas at every …

Chile, land of volcanoes

Chile is a country with more than 2,000 volcanoes (2,085 to be exact!), accumulating geographical and geological records. Along its 4,300 km, Chile is bordered by the Cordillera de los Andes, which stand as a natural rampart between the Pacific Ocean and the two neighboring countries to the east: Bolivia and Argentina. Chile has more than 500 volcanoes considered active. …

Pachamama: Mother Earth or Nourishing Earth

Le terme Pachamama vient des mots Quechuas “pacha”, qui signifie à la fois “terre” et “temps”, et “mama”, “mère”. Mère du Temps donc, peut-être parce que liée au rythme des saisons ? On l’imagine fréquemment sous la forme d’une femme, dont l’âge peut varier suivant les régions. Elle est la déesse-terre dans la religion des amérindiens d’Amérique du Sud. La …

Yámana Indians (Yagans): peoples of Tierra del Fuego

Convaincu de l’existence d’un passage entre les côtes Atlantique et Pacifique, Magellan, premier européen à avoir observé ces terres australes, part d’Espagne en 1519 pour trouver une route maritime plus courte que celle de l’Océan Indien ouverte par Vasco de Gama, pour atteindre les Îles aux Épices. Il s’engage dans le détroit qui portera son nom. Tout au long de …

The Licancabur Volcano and three Salars

Not far from the Licancabur volcano, as the crow flies, the Puna Argentina offers you a truly beautiful spectacle. Il était une fois une région désertique qui n’intéressait personne, pas même les conquistadores espagnols. Ils avaient donc dessiné un peu à la va-vite une frontière entre le Pérou, le Chili et l’actuelle Bolivie. Mais un beau jour, vers la fin …

A fragile border between Argentina and Chile

The border between Chile and Argentina has been a headache for geographers and diplomats. Named by ancient geographers “Tierra Magallanica, de los Patagones y los Cesares”, the Magellanic Lands, of the Patagonian’s and of the Caesars. From the day after the independence of these two nations (respectively in 1818 and 1816) and throughout the 19th century, there was nothing but …

The children of Llullaillaco

Immortalisées dans la glace, ces trois petites momies figent un moment de l’histoire des Incas et de leurs rituels. Cette découverte archéologique a été faite à 6 739 mètres d’altitude ! au sommet du Llullaillaco, dans les Andes. Le Llullaillaco ou Llullay-Yacu est le troisième plus haut volcan actif au monde, après le Monte Pissis et Ojos del Salado. Le …

The Birdman cult on Easter Island

This is the “Tangata Manu” festival. The aim of this festival is to designate a second king on Easter Island for one year. The competitor (an influential person) is represented by a servant, the Hopu. He heads with the other competitors to the Orongo cliff and goes to the island of the Birdman which is the furthest, about 2 kilometers …