These galleries are from 11 week South American journey, Feb 1 - Apr 19, 2023. Trip was self arranged in its entirety - you see far more and pay far less when compared with organized treks with companies like G-Adventures, Intrepid etc.
Entry / Exit point was Buenos Aires, and this was the only return Air ticket. Rest consisted of 1-way hopping, utilizing variety of transports, including South American Airlines, Buses and even Boats.
South America is generally very safe; I felt safer than walking in big North American cities. English is spoken, but not much and some Spanish is a must. Prior to the journey I picked up a bit via Duolingo, and it was golden; by the end of the trip I was able to converse almost without problems. Entire trip went without a single hitch.
Definite Highlights were 1) Easter Island - Rapa Nui and 2) El Chalten. Fabled Torres Del Paine that was initial motivation for the journey was also breathtaking, but notorious bad Patagonia weather put a stamp; I still enjoyed W-Circuit with overnight at "Refugios" (Lodges).
Each major destination is represented by separate Gallery below, where I tried to capture Highlights both from tourist and photographer standpoint. Galleries are organized sequentially to coincide with my itinerary
Entry / Exit point was Buenos Aires, and this was the only return Air ticket. Rest consisted of 1-way hopping, utilizing variety of transports, including South American Airlines, Buses and even Boats.
South America is generally very safe; I felt safer than walking in big North American cities. English is spoken, but not much and some Spanish is a must. Prior to the journey I picked up a bit via Duolingo, and it was golden; by the end of the trip I was able to converse almost without problems. Entire trip went without a single hitch.
Definite Highlights were 1) Easter Island - Rapa Nui and 2) El Chalten. Fabled Torres Del Paine that was initial motivation for the journey was also breathtaking, but notorious bad Patagonia weather put a stamp; I still enjoyed W-Circuit with overnight at "Refugios" (Lodges).
Each major destination is represented by separate Gallery below, where I tried to capture Highlights both from tourist and photographer standpoint. Galleries are organized sequentially to coincide with my itinerary
Bariloche
El Cruce Andino
Puerto Varas
Punta Arenas
Mendoza
Santiago
Easter Island
Iguazu Falls
Buenos Aires
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