Slow Travel Patagonia Chile

Wild places in Chile and Argentina

Chile and Argentina, particularly Patagonia, contain vast and accessible wilderness areas for those seeking to escape the confines of urbanisation and technology. In Chile, the dramatic landscapes of Torres del Paine provide an expansive playground for explorers, adventurers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Tierra del Fuego is wilder still and largely untouched. The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, offers a surreal environment where visitors can disconnect while gazing at the stunning night skies.

Argentina’s Patagonia region, with its sprawling glaciers, pristine lakes, and towering peaks offers countless opportunities for isolation and solitude. Iguazu Falls, shared by Argentina and Brazil, is an awe inspiring natural wonder that provides a powerful reminder of the majesty and tranquility found in nature.

For road trippers, the Carretera Austral in Chile, Highway 40 in Argentina and Chile’s Tierra del Fuego offer a chance to linger in some truly off grid and remarkable empty places.

Both countries have made significant investments in preserving these natural spaces, ensuring they remain unspoiled and accessible. Initiatives such as the creation of new national parks, the expansion of protected areas and the promotion of sustainable tourism demonstrate a commitment to maintaining these wilderness areas for future generations.

In a world where densely populated cities and constant connectivity have become the norm, the wild, untamed landscapes of Chile and Argentina provide a vital antidote, offering the peace and rejuvenation that only nature can provide.

Read more about Patagonia’s remote rural architecture, some of which is accessible to visitors.

BlueGreen’s local connections

With our local knowledge and years of experience, we like to go the extra mile to offer something extraordinary to our guests. Many of our trips are private which means we can lace the trip with unique encounters, exclusive activities and personal touches: learning new skills; adding wellbeing options and treatments; chartering a boat to access those hard to reach wild places and adding wine tasting or folklore music or dance are among the many options that can all be discussed during the planning stages of your trip.

In order to fully immerse yourself in Patagonia, these personal and unique connections make the difference between a good experience and a great one. Designed under the guidance of those who call this wild terrain home, you will get to hike the world famous Torres del Paine W or Circuit Trek in a sustainable and socially responsible way that creates unforgettable memories for you and your family or friends.