Porto Alegre is a cultural gem often overlooked in favor of Brazil’s coastal tourist spots. This southern Brazilian capital blends European heritage, gaucho traditions, scenic riverfronts, vibrant parks, thriving art scenes, and a cozy, laid-back atmosphere. Whether you’re exploring parks brimming with local life, winding through historic markets, discovering museums housed in stunning architecture, or sipping chimarrão by the river, Porto Alegre welcomes you with warmth, variety, and au...| Green Mochila
The island of Chiloé, located in Chile’s Los Lagos region, is a place of misty landscapes, UNESCO-listed wooden churches, colorful stilt houses, and enchanting forests. While it’s less famous than Patagonia further south, Chiloé is rich in folklore, nature, and culture. Whether you’re drawn by its mystical atmosphere or its unique wildlife, here are 15 amazing things to do when visiting Chiloé. 1. Explore Castro’s Colorful Palafitos Castro, the island’s capital on the biggest of ...| Green Mochila
Glide through South America at the pace it was meant to be seen—aboard slow-boats and ferries that carry you through rivers, fjords, and remote ports, sharing the experience with locals. From the Amazon’s meandering waterways to Paraguay’s cargo-laden ferries, Patagonia’s rugged fjords, and even the icy edge of Antarctica, these 4+1 routes offer unique, budget-friendly, once-in-a-life adventures that stretch time and imagination, letting you drift with the continent’s heartbeat one ...| Green Mochila
What to expect when traveling through the Patagonian fjords in southern Chile with the Navimag Ferry in your own cabin.| Green Mochila
All the essentials about the ferry crossing to and from Chiloé island & Puerto Montt. Operators, route, prices & our personal experience.| Green Mochila
Click to see the best self-guided day hikes in Patagonia (Argentina & Chile) national parks: trekking trails of varying lengths & difficulty.| Green Mochila
Explore the many trekking options near Lima, Peru, for a fantastic hiking day out. We include distance, time & difficulty to help you choose.| Green Mochila
Top destinations & practical tips for backpacking in Patagonia. Enjoy hiking, ice climbing, kayaking & other activities in Chile & Argentina.| Green Mochila
Explore 6 beautiful Uruguay trekking trails for your dose of nature hikes, along canyons, through forests and directly to the beach.| Green Mochila
Discover Argentina traditions, culture and customs, to help you understand better that beautiful and diverse country.| Green Mochila