For more than 4 days and around 16.000 acres are been affected by the huge fire , provoked by a tourist at the National Park Torres del Paine , in the Chilean Patagonia.

The wind speed is not helping at all; wind gusts of 60 miles per hour (120 km/hr) are pushing the fire even outside of the limits of the park.

More than 600 tourists were evacuated already and President Sebastian Piñera declared catastrophe area, which means all the Chilean Emergency entities are focus on the fire 100%

Yesterday Chilean Police evacuate the park and decided to close it until fire is under control, unfortunately, that is not happening soon, due to the weather conditions and the difficult access for fire fighters through air or land

All Chileans we are expecting for rain and the decrease in the wind speed, but rumors said that the park will be close at least for entire month of January.
Follow Fire Live on Webcam HERE

The Nao Victoria was built using real blueprints. For this reason you can get a complete idea of what it was like to sail around the world

Imagine stepping on a big boat without heating, water, beds, kitchen, dramomine, doctor, private room, toilet or even a hot meal. Now, imagine yourself with 40 other people in the middle of a storm somewhere in an unknown ocean. And finally, imagine yourself set sailing without a map an a clear destination. You might agree that this sounds like a recipe for an insane voyage. And yet, this is a ludic description of the renowed expedition of the NAO VICTORIA 500 years ago. Ferdinand Magellan wanted to circumnavigate the planet with 5 ships and only 1 made it back home. If you are planning to visit Punta Arenas, don’t miss this unique opportunity to have a hands on experience with a voyage that not only discovered the Strait of Magellan, but also changed the view we have about our world. Step back in history and visit the replica of the first vessel that went around the world.

If you do not have a private bus, you can take public transportation.

The bus stop to the Nao Victoria is on the corner of Chiloe and Ignacio Carrera Pinto. Make sure you take the one that says:  RIO SECO.

There is one bus every 30 minutes from Monday to Friday. It costs 400 Chilean Pesos (about U$ 1) The drivers only take Chilean Money

Nao Victoria Open every day from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm

Entrance Fee: 3.000 Chilean Pesos or U$ 6

Address: Km 7 north www.naovictoria.cl phone: 96400772

To make your visit a complete experience, make sure you touch the water of the "Estrecho de Magallanes"

A few days ago Ines a friend of us from Ancud Chiloe, proud she mentioned she finished her new house with a few guest rooms, Ines is famous for her local gastronomy skills and now not only she can offer meals also lodging at her place.
Ancud is a 15 thousand inhabitants city located at the north extreme of this magical Island, which had cautivated many travelers and is Isabel Allende last book inspiration ( Maya’s Notebook )
Ancud is close from puñihuil bird sanctuary, where you can find penguins from September to March and is one of the few places where both magellan and humboldt penguins nest.
If you want to spend the night in Ancud , Ines House is a great alternative much cheaper than regular hotels , besides where you can experience the well known Chiloe hospitality!

Ines made a new facebook page where you can see more details , address ; google map location and pictures!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hospedaje-Latorre-Ancud/167019716721860

This article is a contribution of Josselyn Vega.

In the very centre of the city, Hotel Cabo de Hornos  stands out for it classic design and whose interior is innovative and  warmly decorated.  Just when you think you have come to the end of the earth, a magnificent  city appears before your eyes. It is Punta Arenas (Sandy Point), whose  colorful houses and roofs happily liven up the winter snow and the  intense blue of this southern sea.

Looking  upon the Strait of Magellan is our Hotel, an icon of the Patagonian  capital. Hotel Cabo de Hornos is a place to enjoy, rest and recover  energies and for the unforgettable adventure of getting to know this  marvelous region ensconced at the bottom tip of the planet. Our Hotel  provides a friendly resting spot in the midst of the Patagonian expanses.

Hotel Cabo de Hornos is a  building with its own style, characterized for its vanguard: interior  decorations and its undisputable elegance, and boasting modern  facilities and services that meet the highest international standards to  receive you and make your life an unforgettable experience. We are sure  that we will share an important place of your memories of this  marvelous journey to the end of the world.

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I was teaching last week, when one of the top students in the class told me about this hotel. Thanks Josselyn Vega for the information in this article

Looking at the Ultima Esperanza fjord,  Hotel Costaustralis  is a classic piece of architecture. Its distinguished interior is innovative in design, and warmly decorated.

They have created the environment for each of their guests to  feel comfortable, even better than at home. They work every day in order to exceed the expectations of their guests and make life a pleasant and memorable experience.

To achieve this they have 110 comfortable rooms designed to provide total relaxation. These have been decorated in a sober and elegant, with great presence of the most beautiful woods in the region.

All rooms have wireless internet access, direct domestic and international telephone dialling, voicemail, cable TV, heating, electronic locks, an in room strongbox with electromagnetic key, fire safety systems, and complete private bath.

Everything you need for rest and replenishment wake up with energy to continue with the wonderful adventure in Patagonia.

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One week ago, we participate in a activity with our very good friends of Kawen Adventures in Bariloche , Argentina . Many people had been asking about a reccomendation there , usually because Puerto Varas is just 5 hours away and many travelers want to cross just for a good ski day or to kayak those wonderful rivers near Bariloche.

If you have intention to visit Bariloche , we think this could be a great option , very reliable young people , that shows all their love to that Magnificient part of the world called Patagonia

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