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Monthly Archives: April 2018
Vote for EcoCamp in Conde Nast’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Who is the best in the world? We would like it to be us! If you have had a trip of a lifetime down at EcoCamp Patagonia, Cascada’s fully sustainable glamping experience in Torres del Paine, then you can enter Conde Nast’s Reader’s Choice Awards. More than 300.000 people entered last year’s awards held by […]
What You Might Spot On A Wildlife Safari
Venture into the unspoiled Torres del Paine National Park and you’re sure to see flocks, herds, colonies and packs of animals that you’ve never seen before, but it can be difficult to know exactly what you’re looking at and where to search for the more elusive creatures. That’s why a guided safari of Patagonia’s wildlife is the perfect way to see some of the plants and animals that lend Patagonia its unique feel.
How to Choose the Right Boots for Your Trek
Some say the word Patagonia means ‘Land of the Bigfeet’ in reference to the giants that, according to legend, once roamed the land at the end of the world. We’re not sure if that’s true, but we do know that looking after your feet during your hiking tour in Patagonia can mean the difference between endurance and enjoyment. We have a handy guide to choose the right footwear for your trek in Patagonia.
The Eco Way to See Santiago: Cycle Hotspots
It’s a glorious day. The sun is shining and the air is cool. You have just arrived in Chile’s capital of Santiago, and you are excited to get out and start exploring. While you can just as easily walk around the city’s compact sights, here at Cascada we want you to have an experience that’s […]
Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered!
Traveling overseas can be a headache at the best of times, but when a hiking adventure in Patagonia is on the menu, trip logistics can cause a veritable migraine. It’s normal to have questions when organizing a hiking trip in Patagonia, and here at Cascada we’ve heard ’em all. That’s why we’ve put together this […]
5 Places to Stop Between Santiago and Patagonia
So you´ve decided to realize a lifelong dream and come to Chile, and you want to see as much of it as possible, right? Instead of skipping the interior in favour of the jewels to the north and extreme south (the Atacama Desert and Torres del Paine), why not linger for a bit longer and […]
What Makes a Cascada Trip Special?
Sunlight filters through branches touched by green. The wind sings, edged with birdsong and the rhythmic calling of insects. The air, once brushed over you, is crisp and cool while all around the colours are freshly washed. As you push yourself onwards, you feel each breath fill up your lungs and each muscle pull and […]
Top 10 Must-Have Adventures in Easter Island
A remote speck between the waves of the Pacific Ocean and the far reaches of the Polynesian Triangle, Easter Island is well-known for being an archaeological paradise and home to the unnerving moai statues. However, Rapa Nui (as the locals call it) is actually bursting with things to do, with enough adventures to keep the adrenaline junkies happy as […]