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	<title>Chilean Tourism Network-Travel Advice for Chile &#187; Patagonia</title>
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		<title>LO QUE EL ARRIERO ME DIJO</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Felipe Nunez</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[” ¿A qué se dedica usted?” preguntó “Soy guía de caminatas por las montañas y la Patagonia” le respondí mientras cebaba un nuevo mate “Mire, usted no sabe nada y solamente ha vivido en sueños y de sus sueños” comenzó; “¿vé aquellas montañas, se fija en squella mayor, coronada por nieve inmaculada; qué piensa de ella?” mirándome a los ojos desapacionadamente preguntó. “Bueno, es el San Valentín y pertenece al cordón de Las Pavas. Se ubica en el Campo de Hielo Norte y me preparo para ascenderlo en una temporada más“, respondí El arriero me mira en silencio de arriba abajo, luego clava sus ojos en los míos y con una mirada recorre mi interior sin yo poder evitarlo. “Era estudioso en la escuela, ¿eh?” señala para continuar, “esa montaña que está ahí no responde a nombre alguno. Llámela como usted quiera, pero ella es ella y usted no la puede subir como si fuera a una fiesta” ” Eso está claro. Las condiciones climáticas y la carencia de mapas adecuados me hacen tomar todas las precauciones del caso. Sin ambargo cuento con mi equipo adecuado y también con un GPS que me permitirá estar ubicado en todo momento” me [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>” ¿A qué se dedica usted?” preguntó</p>
<p>“Soy guía de caminatas por las montañas y la Patagonia” le respondí mientras cebaba un nuevo mate</p>
<p>“Mire, usted no sabe nada y solamente ha vivido en sueños y de sus sueños” comenzó; “¿vé aquellas montañas, se fija en squella mayor, coronada por nieve inmaculada; qué piensa de ella?” mirándome a los ojos desapacionadamente preguntó.</p>
<p>“Bueno, es el San Valentín y pertenece al cordón de Las Pavas. Se ubica en el Campo de Hielo Norte y me preparo para ascenderlo en una temporada más“, respondí</p>
<p>El arriero me mira en silencio de arriba abajo, luego clava sus ojos en los míos y con una mirada recorre mi interior sin yo poder evitarlo.</p>
<p>“Era estudioso en la escuela, ¿eh?” señala para continuar, “esa montaña que está ahí no responde a nombre alguno. Llámela como usted quiera, pero ella es ella y usted no la puede subir como si fuera a una fiesta”</p>
<div id="attachment_1549" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 543px"><img class="size-large wp-image-1549" title="monte san valentin" src="http://chileantourismnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/monte-san-valentin-533x400.jpg" alt="" width="533" height="400" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Monte San Valentin</p></div>
<p>” Eso está claro. Las condiciones climáticas y la carencia de mapas adecuados me hacen tomar todas las precauciones del caso. Sin ambargo cuento con mi equipo adecuado y también con un GPS que me permitirá estar ubicado en todo momento” me defendí.</p>
<p>” Usted vé esa montaña y sus blanquecinas y radiantes nieves, pero no sabe el camino “, señaló ” para subir a las montañas no se requiere de ese equipaje que señala ni de aparatos que no sirven para nada y que le mantienen en la más absoluta ignorancia de todo “</p>
<p>“La montaña está allí, ni ella ni sus mapas y su tecnología le enseñarán el camino. El camino hacia ella lo alcanzará siguiendo a su corazón, éste no falla ni se equivoca“</p>
<p>“Cuando usted viene a Patagonia se sumerje en el paisaje y en la Naturaleza. Sus evocaciones y sus sueños debe usted vivirlos así como vive la sensación del espacio.. No mire solamente lo que está explícitamente ante usted. Observe también lo que las formas encierran y qué es lo que le están señalando. Mire el paisaje tanto con sus ojos físicos así como con el ojo de su corazón“, continuó, “luego talvez usted pueda guiar o dejar este trabajo, porque por ahora es un ciego guiando a ciegos”, remató </p>


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		<title>La Mitica Patagonia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Felipe Nunez</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tomado de los diarios de Viaje de Felipe Nuñez Este verano nuevamente recorrí los mismos paisajes pero con diferente luz, diferentes vientos; tropecé con los arrieros vestidos con jirones de ropas, revestidas sus manos con grasa de las comidas y la suciedad; sus rostros curtidos por el viento y el sol les cargaban con más años de los que dice el tiempo cronológico. Conversamos un rato, la sonrisa fácil permitía ver sus dientes amarillentos por el tabaco y dinamitados por la falta de cuidado. Seguí mi viaje por tres días más adentrándome en las extensas pampas argentinas, cruzando sus angostos y calmados riachuelos que permiten la existencia de variados tipos de vida. Bajé por quebradas que confundieron mi sentido de orientación, el sol se escondía tras altos murallones de granito y reaparecía al al subir por el otro lado del bajo. Nuevamente el sol y también el viento. Patagonia sin viento no es Patagonia… A la distancia distingo la figura solitaria de un jinete, junto a su pilchero y a unos perros que le acompañan. Crescente con indiscutible sangre chilena responde con cuidado mis preguntas sobre su familia y sobre sus salidas que duran semanas o meses. Tiene la risa franca pero [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Tomado de los diarios de Viaje de Felipe Nuñez</strong></p>
<p>Este verano nuevamente recorrí  los mismos paisajes pero con diferente luz, diferentes vientos; tropecé con los arrieros vestidos con jirones de ropas, revestidas sus manos con grasa de las comidas y la suciedad; sus rostros curtidos por el viento y el sol les cargaban con más años de los que dice el tiempo cronológico.</p>
<p>Conversamos un rato, la sonrisa fácil permitía ver sus dientes amarillentos por el tabaco y dinamitados por la falta de cuidado.</p>
<p>Seguí mi viaje por  tres días más adentrándome en las extensas pampas argentinas, cruzando sus angostos y calmados riachuelos que permiten la existencia de variados tipos de vida.</p>
<p>Bajé por quebradas que confundieron mi sentido de orientación, el sol se escondía tras altos murallones de granito y reaparecía al  al subir por el otro lado del bajo. Nuevamente el sol y también el viento. Patagonia sin viento no es Patagonia…</p>
<p>A la distancia  distingo la figura solitaria de un jinete, junto a su pilchero y a unos perros que le acompañan.</p>
<div id="attachment_1419" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-large wp-image-1419 " title="El Arriero de la Patagonia" src="http://chileantourismnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ovejero-600x397.jpg" alt="El Arriero de la Patagonia" width="600" height="397" /><p class="wp-caption-text">El Arriero de la Patagonia</p></div>
<p>Crescente con indiscutible sangre chilena responde con cuidado mis preguntas sobre su familia y sobre sus salidas que duran semanas o meses. Tiene la risa franca pero tras ésta asoma un dejo de incomodidad. He entrado en contacto con él y he roto su soledad, su bien preciado.  El jinete me parece mayor sin embargo su cuerpo es fuerte, tenso y vibrante. Talvez rondará la cincuentena, viste despojos de ropas  casi irreconocibles. No veo su revólver, arma común en ellos, tampoco espuelas. Este no fuma, sus dedos no están amarillentos.</p>
<p>Le invito un mate. Acepta. Sonríe. El mate distiende y ayuda a iniciar las conversaciones.</p>
<p>“<em>¿Agregamos malicia?</em>“  pregunto</p>
<p>“<em>Yo paso</em>” me responde</p>
<p>Treinta años lleva recorriendo Patagonia, siempre con el mismo caballo… al pilchero lo encontró vagando, herido y se lo quedó. Los perros los entrena para otra gente.  Esta confesión me intriga. “<em>No es arriero ni ovejero</em>” pienso.</p>
<p>Conversamos sobre las gentes que llegan a Patagonia. Me habla de soñadores, de bandidos, de desesperanzados. Me acuerdo de mis amigos. Un par de observaciones suyas más y me doy cuenta que él vé otra realidad.</p>
<p>Me aventuro. Le pregunto sobre los monstruos voladores; sobre las enormes serpientes aladas que asoman cuando la tierra se estremece, de los antediluvianos seres que son posibles de observar cuando nos acercamos sigilosamente a pequeñas aberturas en las montañas, guiados por luces que salen de su interior. Le manifiesto que a veces me he extraviado en extrañas nieblas que ocultan valles, en días de inmejorables condiciones y que he visto durante las noches iluminarse el espinazo de Chile cuando los volcanes arrojan fuego a los cielos.</p>
<p>Me mira con atención; con un calmado movimiento levanta por sobre la frente sus gafas pasadas de moda, rayadas y me observa fijamente. Su mirada escrutadora no me incomoda;  he visto cientos de ellas en los ojos de los indios de más al norte.</p>
<p>Dibuja una mueca de que no sé reconocer, que no logro identificar, que no puedo describir; con una mezcla de molestia y curiosidad pega suavemente sus labios y noto que su respiración se hace más lenta. Achina los ojos y me parece advertir una transformación interior que impone un  nuevo (o antiquísimo) ser por sobre la personalidad del jinete, la que toma el control de su ser mientras la otra se repliega. Lo descubro cuando noto un extraño brillo en sus ojos, casi imperceptible pero tangible.</p>
<p>Estira las piernas y los brazos en un gesto muy singular. Me parece escuchar el ruido de sus vertebras cuando estira su colmna y la tuerce ligeramente en ambos sentidos. Toma lentamente aire que se aloja en su vientre.</p>
<p>El viento desaparece; todo queda inmóvil en esta parte de Patagonia.</p>
<p>“<em>¿Qué piensa usted?</em>” contrapregunta</p>
<p>Le digo que me encuentro siguiendo el derrotero que mi padre no pudo realizar y que recorro los interminables caminos que se entrecruzan. Sigo los extraños mapas que no llevan a direcciones concretas, sino que a lugares donde habitan esos monstruos y a entradas en las montañas que se abren cuando los planetas y las estrellas se alinean o cuando la tensión del espíritu nos permite ver lo invisible.</p>
<p>“<em>Entonces pareciera que el aire se hace líquido</em>” continúo, “<em>que las distancias son elásticas, se acrecientan o se recogen; que el viento se paraliza, el aire se hace sutil y todo huele diferente. Los caballos no avanzan lo mismo que los perros y todos ellos adelantan sus orejas en señal de alerta”</em>.</p>
<p>Le estiro mi mapa,  “<em>es todo lo que tengo</em>” señalo</p>
<p>Lo mira, sonríe levemente y me dice:</p>
<p>“<em>Cebe otro mate. Escuche</em>…” </p>


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		<title>Torres del Paine National Park</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duration: Depends on where are you staying at The National Park Torres del Paine is the most visited park in our country is a enormous expanse of flat grassland that is home to vast numbers of wild life . Only low vegetation grows in this area due to the harsh Patagonian winds. It is a very scenic place, for some people is magical, mystic and even magnetic part of the world , after 2 hours from Puerto Natales and 4 from Punta Arenas ,you will catch your first glimpse of the distinct peaks (torres) from which the area takes its name(weather permitting). Torres del Paine National Park was established in 1959, and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The park centers around an alpine massif of three imposing granite towers (torres) reaching over 10,000 feet, together with several lesser horns, or cuernos, formed of black shale, and a variety of glaciers, lakes, and wild rivers. Your drive within the park will offer incredible views. Across Nordenskjold Lake, you will have a view of the famous jagged spires whose image is synonymous with Chile a marvelous photo opportunity. Lunch could be done within the park or in any of the picnic areas. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Duration</strong>: Depends on where are you staying at</p>
<div id="attachment_1262" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-1262" href="http://chileantourismnetwork.net/torres-del-paine-national-park/013-800x600/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1262" title="Torres del Paine" src="http://chileantourismnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/013-800x600-150x99.jpg" alt="Torres del Paine" width="150" height="99" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Torres del Paine</p></div>
<p>The National Park Torres del Paine is the most visited park in our country is a enormous expanse of flat grassland that is home to vast numbers of wild life . Only low vegetation grows in this area due to the harsh Patagonian winds. It is a very scenic place, for some people is magical, mystic and even magnetic part of the world , after 2 hours from Puerto Natales and 4 from Punta Arenas ,you will catch your first glimpse of the distinct peaks (torres) from which the area takes its name(weather permitting). Torres del Paine National Park was established in 1959, and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The park centers around an alpine massif of three imposing granite towers (torres) reaching over 10,000 feet, together</p>
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<p>with several lesser horns, or cuernos, formed of black shale, and a variety of glaciers, lakes, and wild rivers. Your drive within the park will offer incredible views. Across Nordenskjold Lake, you will have a view of the famous jagged spires whose image is synonymous with Chile a marvelous photo opportunity. Lunch could be done within the park or in any of the picnic areas. Continue to the intensely blue Laguna Amarga, former habitat of a flamingo colony.  <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Tip from Julio</strong></span> : <em>I really recommend to stay more than one day in the park , in that way you will have better chances for having better views if some of your days is cloudy , if you have just one day planned , we recommend you stay in Puerto Natales and from there take the full day excursions.</em> <em>There are a lot of trekking excursions in the park that could take from minutes till days so plan very carefully your stay there.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>All our tours are just an idea what is commonly done , if you need something a little different , please just send us your request!!</strong></span></em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Historical Mechanical One of my favorite places to visit as a child was the &#8220;Instituto de la Patagonia&#8221; I remember my grandpa used to take me there to see the machines that shaped the early way of living in my city. I can also recall a cartoon that was on tv those days: the transformers. It was in this place where my imagination hoped that one of those ancient gadgets would transform into a robot and go home with me. Now I am 29 years old and it is me who drives my grandpa around town, only that whenever we go to the institute I am mature enough to understand all the stores behind the iron and rust. This open air museum was founded in 1969 and it has the purpose of studying and preserving the history of the 12th region of Chile. It has the biggest collection of machinery that goes from late 1800&#8242;s until mid 1900&#8242;s. In addition there are replicas of stores and a drugstore with most of their original objects. This window into time can be sometimes difficult to explore since it is not protected from the elements. My advice is that you take a rain [...]]]></description>
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<p>One of my favorite places to visit as a child was the &#8220;Instituto de la Patagonia&#8221; I remember my grandpa used to take me there to see the machines that shaped the early way of living in my city. I can also recall a cartoon that was on tv those days: the transformers. It was in this place where my imagination hoped that one of those ancient gadgets would transform into a robot and go home with me.</p>
<p>Now I am 29 years old and it is me who drives my grandpa around town, only that whenever we go to the institute I am mature enough to understand all the stores behind the iron and rust.</p>
<p>This open air museum was founded in 1969 and it has the purpose of studying and preserving the history of the 12<sup>th</sup> region of Chile. It has the biggest collection of machinery that goes from late 1800&#8242;s until mid 1900&#8242;s. In addition there are replicas of stores and a drugstore with most of their original objects.</p>
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<p>This window into time can be sometimes difficult to explore since it is not protected from the elements. My advice is that you take a rain coat and you remember the layer theory just in case. Though I have to say that a visit to the institute is far more insightful when it is windy and cold because only then you discover what is like to work in Patagonia.</p>
<p>At the entrance you will have to pay an entrance fee that varies, but shouldn&#8217;t be more than U$ 10. It will probably take you 1 hour to walk around the whole museum.</p>
<p>Just one more thing: should you see a robot, send me a mail ASAP, because I still haven&#8217;t found mine.</p>
<h4><strong><span style="font-family: mceinline;">How to get here?</span></strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-755" src="http://chileantourismnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/inst-3-150x112.jpg" alt="Instituto de la Patagonia" width="150" height="112" /></h4>
<p>Just ask for: Instituto de la  Patagonia</p>
<p><strong>Avenida Bulnes 01855</strong></p>
<p><strong>Punta Arenas</strong><strong>,  Chile</strong>  </p>


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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tips to enjoy nature in Patagonia 1: 1. Climate: there is an element here in Patagonia that defines everything that dwells within this area. From the numerous guanacos that roam the pampas, to the hardworking ovejero, we all find out about the endless and punishing wind. The unique geographical location of this region creates a vortex where nature unleashes all its glory. Therefore it will be wise to be prepared to face the magic of 4 seasons in one day. This means that even in a rainy day, as long as you keep both your eyes and mind open, there will be discoveries to enjoy behind every hill&#8230; My apology if this sounds a bit too scary. Weather here is not a dreadful phenomenon. Yet, keep in mind that &#8220;every dark cloud has a silver lightning&#8221; 2. Thorny Bushes: a lot of the bushes here look like cushions. But appearances can be deceiving. Even though you are told to stay on the path, if you find yourself in need of stepping outside, make sure you look before you leap. This advice also applies to the moment when you want to take a rest and sit down. You do not want [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tips to enjoy nature in Patagonia 1:</p>
<div id="attachment_635" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 281px"><img class="size-large wp-image-635" src="http://chileantourismnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/paine-nublado-300x400.jpg" alt="Cloudy day" width="271" height="361" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Cloudy day</p></div>
<p>1. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Climate</span>: there is an element      here in Patagonia that defines everything      that dwells within this area. From the numerous guanacos that roam the      pampas, to the hardworking ovejero, we all find out about the endless and      punishing wind. The unique geographical location of this region creates a      vortex where nature unleashes all its glory. Therefore it will be wise to      be prepared to face the magic of 4 seasons in one day. This means that      even in a rainy day, as long as you keep both your eyes and mind open,      there will be discoveries to enjoy behind every hill&#8230;</p>
<p>My apology if this sounds a bit too scary. Weather here is not a dreadful phenomenon. Yet, keep in mind that &#8220;every dark cloud has a silver lightning&#8221;</p>
<p>2. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thorny Bushes</span>: a lot of the      bushes here look like cushions. But appearances can be deceiving. Even      though you are told to stay on the path, if you find yourself in need of      stepping outside, make sure you look before you leap. This advice also      applies to the moment when you want to take a rest and sit down. You do      not want to have a close encounter with the &#8220;Mother in law cushion&#8221;</p>
<p>3. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wild life</span>. Most of the animals      within protected areas are quite used to human presence.  A good way to get that once in a life      time snapshot is by moving in slow motion so as to let the animal      understand that you are not a predator. It is better to let the animals      come to you and not the other way around. And please remember that it is      not good to attract the animal by offering food.</p>
<div id="attachment_634" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-634" src="http://chileantourismnetwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/huemul1-150x112.jpg" alt="Huemul " width="150" height="112" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Huemul </p></div>
<p>4. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hot drinks:</span> there are few things      that can compare to the pleasure of a hot drink after a 2 hour walk in Patagonia. Even during the summer, one should always      carry some water to share a cup of chocolate or coffee and regain the      necessary strength to move on to the next adventure. This is also a      perfect way to meet other travellers.</p>
<p>5. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Garbage</span>. This breath taking      area is still unspoiled and beautified by flowers, creeks, forests and      snowed capped mountains. We will be tremendously grateful if you helped us      keep nature garbage free. Over the years I have seen the strangest items      turned into waste: sunglasses, hats, caps, jackets, and handkerchief. The      reason is simple: the wind is so strong that can blow those items miles      away.  </p>


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