Red as Velvet

Wilderness: My journey through Carretera Astral

by ElleNadya Carretera Austral, Chile

Heavy fog blurs my vision, my feet are cold and wet from the never-ending rain, and I feel exhausted from lack of sleep. My stomach starts to growl pleading with ...

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Donde El Gordito

by ElleNadya Purto Varas, Chile

Purto Varas an incredibly appealing little town with German colonial architecture. This town happens to resemble Pucon due to its fantastic location on the shore of Lago Llanquihue lake with ...

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Activities Around Pucon

by ElleNadya Pucon and Villarrica, Chile

First stop—Volcanoes If the timing and planning of my trip were more thought out, I would have loved to book a tour to the crater of Villarrica volcano, where boiling hot ...

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Two of a Kind

by ElleNadya Pucon & Villarrica, Chile

How to begin describing two towns located minutes away from each other and seeming to have it all: breathtaking views, unforgettable hiking, numerous restaurants, and shops, as well as friendly ...

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Park Radal Siete Tazas: Wildfires, Camping and Jumping off Cliffs

by ElleNadya Park Radal Siete Tazas, Chile

Driving through any of Chile’s national parks is an overwhelming experience and Park Radal Siete Tazas was no exception. First and foremost, the park road is all large potholes filled ...

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Valle de Colchagua

by ElleNadya Santa Cruz, Chile

Without a doubt, Santa Cruz is a wine lovers' town. This pretty little settlement is located at the heart of Chile's finest wine-making region "Ruta del Vino Valle de Colchagua." ...