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Tales From the Road - Patagonia
Who's on the other side of the phone when you call IE? Some of the most passionate travelers on Earth!Tales from Patagonia by Travel Planner Charlie Weaver:read more
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Holidays in Patagonia: Granite Towers & Great Wine in Chile!
Renowned ornithologist and Expedition Leader Claudio Vidal weighs in on his native Chile. Not only is Claudio excited about our December Patagonia tour, but he will also be hosting tasting of famed...
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5 Questions for Jorge Salas
Expedition Leader Jorge Salas is a star among IE guests, having led small-ship cruises to the Amazon, Orinoco, Antarctica, Patagonia and Papua New Guinea.read more
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Complete Your Patagonian Excursion with a Visit to Otway Sound's Penguin Colony
One of the last remaining wild frontiers, Patagonia is a beautiful and natural expanse of land that expands across the southern tip of South America, incorporating both Argentina and Chile.read more
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Condors: An Awesome Sighting of the Andes
Andean condors offer the ultimate in viewings for avid birders and amateurs alike. The massive birds are some of the largest flying creatures in the world, and are a highlight of nature travel through...
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Exploring the Cultures of Patagonia's Andes
Most people tour Patagonia for the stunning hikes and nature travel experiences around the Andes. However, exploring the cultures of the people who have inhabited these rugged peaks for centuries adds...
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Patagonia's Rufous-Tailed Hawks are Brazen but Dwindling
On your next Patagonia tour keep an eye out for the rufous-tailed hawk. The birds, which were first discovered by Charles Darwin on his famous voyage aboard the Beagle, have a variety of coloration in...
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Beauty of Patagonia's Marble Cathedral Makes the Journey Worth it
The landscapes of Chilean Patagonia are so impressive and brimming with sights that nature travel enthusiasts can’t absorb everything in just one trip. After you’ve explored the famed glaciers and...
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King Penguins Breed in Chile
International Expeditions’ Patagonia tour is expanding in 2013 and will allow guests an rare opportunity to visit Tierra del Fuego’s Porvenir, home to world’s most accessible colony of king penguins....
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The Top 5 Destinations for Hiking in Central & South America
Central and South America, or Latin America, has long been considered one of the top destinations in the world for hiking. And not just those seemingly impossible hikes that only the fittest would...
View ArticleWildlife Watch: Magellanic Penguins
There is little in nature as enduring as a penguin. They somewhat resemble little humans in tuxedos and walk like Charlie Chaplain of the silent movie era. Actually, penguins were walking on earth and...
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Wildlife Watch: Humboldt Penguin
The Humboldt penguin is very similar in both size and appearance to the more southerly Magellanic penguin. When observed from the front, they are quite easily distinguished by looking at the dark chest...
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Wildlife World Cup: Chile vs Australia
As much of the world turns its attention to Brazil for World Cup 2014, we’re looking at the iconic wildlife of the teams facing off. Our Round 1 match-up pits Chile’s guanaco, a favorite species...
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Are There Camels in Patagonia?
Camels in the Americas? How crazy is that? Many millions of years ago, camelids (the camel family) were part of the fauna of North America. They existed and gradually evolved from tiny creatures the...
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Bird Bios: Patagonia's Kelp Goose
At first glance, it appears that the entire population of Kelp geese is male...but wait, on closer inspection of the rocky shorelines of Patagonia, there is a female kelp goose accompanying every male....
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Wildlife Watch: Southern Elephant Seal
The Southern elephant seal is an animal with an amazing number of accolades: Largest pinniped and deepest diving are just two very impressive records established by these incredible creatures. I have...
View Article10 Fascinating Flowers Found in Torres Del Paine National Park
Patagonia – the sparsely populated region of South America that stretches across Chile and Argentina, from the southern tip of the Andes to deserts, steppes and grasslands in the east– is known for its...
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Exploring The Chilean Fjords
Though not as popular as the Andean highlands or Torres Del Paine National Park, the Chilean fjords are simply marvelous. In fact, many visitors consider this “edge of the world” location at the...
View ArticleTorres del Paine: 5 Reasons Chile’s Iconic Park is Patagonian Perfection
The gem of Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is part of the Sistema Nacional de Áreas Silvestres Protegidas del Estado de Chile (National System of Protected Forested Areas of Chile),...
View ArticleBirds of Patagonia: A Brief Birdwatcher's Guide
When most people think of Patagonia, the first things that come to mind are stunning scenic vistas, dramatic mountain landscapes and mammals such as foxes, guanacos and pumas.read more
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