Trip in a Nutshell

And here I thought cowboys were extinct. Well, turns out you have to go to the ends of the earth, all the way to Patagonia to find the Gaucho, the Chilean version of a cowboy. This land of inexplicable beauty in the Aysen region of Chile had it's first dirt path as recently as 2000.

It's where the behemoth Andes mountains hug the striking shoreline of the Lake General Carrerra, creating a beautiful juxtaposition of glacial rivers, commanding hills and virgin forests. It's a horseback ride for the ages combined with a once in a lifetime experience of exploring these natural reserves with the Gauchos that inhabit it. What could possibly make it better?! Oh right, it's the "I can hardly believe this is real" marble caves that I never thought existed outside of National Geographic. In a perfect mix of the outdoors and culture, I found unforgettable sights on mountain tops and experienced the unique culture and cuisine of the Gaucho around campfires and under the Patagonia night sky.

Bragability Factor

• Pure wilderness. Marlboro man would be proud.
• The unreal marble caves of Port Tranquilo.
• Exploring 60 square miles of virgin territory on horseback
• Local barbeque, roast and campfires
• Camping under the Patagonia sky
• Mountain top views of virgin forests and glacial rivers
• Camp it up by the mammoth Glacier Tronador