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2 Week Itinerary Argentina & Chile

I spent 2 weeks Chile and Argentina just before Covid started. I planned to travel for six months, but unfortunately I traveled only for 6 weeks. Feel free to explore my itinerary.

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  • Buenos Aires
  • Buenos Aires
  • 2 Week Itinerary Argentina & Chile
amy
About Me:spontaneous, traveller and very adventurous. fascinated by nature and everything that mother earth teaches us read more

South AmericaArgentina, Chile14 days / February - March 2020

Highs & Lows

Patagonia

Going back because of COVID-19

Itinerary Overview

I started my trip at Dusseldorf Germany airport, as I was visiting a couple of familiaries there. From here I flew to Buenos Aires where my trip began. I found it fascinating to arrive in the Argentine capital because I had heard very good things about it and they told me that the weather would be fantastic. Also, Buenos Aires is almost the central point of everything there is to know, or it is the easiest place to get transportation to other places. I was very excited about this trip and for this reason I planned it very well, I wanted to get the most out of my stay in the country and discover this wonderful country from end to end.

 

So, I was in the following places, which are organized in order, it seemed appropriate to do the tour in this way because I did not have to go so far and rather all were close to the previous point and thus take advantage of time and money

 

Buenos Aires

Ushuaia

A small part in Chile to walk to the Torres del Paine

Puerto Natales

El Calafate

El Chalten

The Baggins

Bariloche

Mendoza

tilcara

Humahuaca

  • 6 Nights: Buenos Aires
    Holiday
  • 8 Nights: Puerto Natales
    Hiking the W-track in Torres del Paine
Buenos Aires - Holiday
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Buenos Aires Holiday

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I did many things in the capital of Argentina. I went to the Boca stadium in the Gambinto part of the city. It is a must if you like soccer or if you are interested in knowing one of the things that most excites Argentines. In this area is where the houses are very bright and large/ I would also recommend the Rosen garden. It's really beautiful and perfect for a drink!

 

I also liked to go to small empanada restaurants, there are many flavors and they are all spectacular. I also loved going with my couchsurfing host to an Argentine restaurant. If you can find a local guide or friend, I recommend that you go with him to his favorite restaurant. I think it's more enjoyable than going to the many recommended tourist places.

 

I also went to the ecological park which I do recommend if you want to escape the city center for a bit!

Puerto Natales - Hiking the W-track in Torres del Paine
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Puerto Natales Hiking the W-track in Torres del Paine

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So after visiting Ushia I took a bus to Puerto Natalis in Chili. Here I prepared my 4 day hike as buying food and a bus ticket. 

I didn't do a lot in Puerto Natales to be honest. I booked a yoga class and walked around the little center. The hostel where I stayed was pretty luxurious, which I liked after using couchsurfing a lot in the previous places. 

I recommend buying your Torres del Paine tickets in advance because it is getting more touristy nowadays. The W-track is absolutely stunning. It's about walking 20 km each day which is sometimes pretty intense if you carry a heavy backpack. You need to carry your food and sleeping stuff. Luckily you don't have to carry water with you, since you can drink the water from the little water streaks during the whole hike. 

So I took a bus to Torres del Paine around 6.30 or 7h. The trip is really beautiful! I got a bit stressed because I wanted to hike that same day the first part of the track. However only a couple times the boat leaves to the place where I wanted to start. I would recommend to not travel to the park at the same day you want to start but one day ahead. Then, you can start your hike easily. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find camping spots in the way you want to. 

Q & A

  • What would you have changed?

    I wouldn't stay too long in Puerto Natales.
  • Restaurant recommendations?

    There are some restaurants at some campings of Torres del Paine, but I do recommend to bring your own food. It is much cheaper and you have the full experience!
  • Tips you would give a friend?

    I did glamping in the Torres del Paine part (even slept in a real bed one day), but I would recommend to bring your own tent to the park for the full experience. Also, to really go to the Torres del Paine, the last hike of the W-track, I started walking around 1.30 AM, to watch the sunrise. It was stunning!
  • Packing tips?

    Light packing for the hike! My tip is all the stuff you don't need, please store them at a hostel or so!
  • Transportation Tips?

    Flying from Buenos Aires to Ushuia is recommended, but if you have really a lot of time you can do it by bus and stop in between.
  • Any surprises?

    It is just so beautiful! Wow
  • Booking details?

    Just book ahead! Booking the Torres del Pain takes a bit of dedication, since you need to book the camping spots at several websites (it isn't just one camping company but several)

Lodging