Trekking

Trekking or hiking is an activity for all kinds of people, regardless of their weight or if they do not have an excellent physical condition, everyone can walk. It allows to go through different places, to be in direct contact with nature and it is cheaper than other sports, since the equipment is more basic.

To practice trekking you need a good pair of shoes and clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, compass, map, water, food, knife, backpack, flashlight and first aid kit.

Some articles may seem an exaggeration, but you always have to go one step ahead of accidents and hazards, besides that the time in the region can change quickly, and it is better to prevent.

The place where you practice trekking is chosen by yourself, and you can leave without a guide, as the trails are well marked and marked, but it is recommended to give notice to the authorities or at the nearby administrative points of the destination and the estimated time which will take in return. Never leave alone and without warning.

When going for a walk, keep in mind to hydrate regularly, as well as on a bicycle it is recommended to drink a drink of water every fifteen minutes, pay attention to your body while walking and hydrate it when you need it. Similarly, rest for five minutes every hour, it will help you catch your breath.

In Patagonia there are hundreds of routes to walk, only in the Torres del Paine National Park there are dozens of trails to choose from. Find out about available trails and, later, what you will go through. This way you will avoid getting lost.

In addition to Trekking in Torres del Paine, you can practice trekking in almost all parks and national reserves of the country. Although most of them do not charge, it is possible that a cooperation bonus is requested, which, in any case, does not exceed two dollars.

Some trails have several days of duration, since they are circuits that include the visit to a more extensive territory. Since these trips include camping, be careful not to leave trash and stay in designated areas. Leaving these areas can have consequences, such as encountering animals or areas infected with hanta virus. Take special care with the liter, a kind of shrub that causes allergies.

Further south, in Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas, ice trekking takes place. This practice is much more complicated and demanding than normal trekking, so take into account your previous experience in the discipline. To walk and climb the glaciers, you should contact a guide at a travel or tourism agency, as it is very dangerous to go up without someone who knows the terrain with certainty.