Kayaking the Santa Cruz River, the route Darwin followed into Patagonia
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El Calafate

Kayaking the Santa Cruz River, the route Darwin followed into Patagonia

Fifteen kilometres of turquoise water, guanacos on the banks and lunch at an estancia: a half day from El Calafate on the river Darwin travelled up in 1834.

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A rural tourism network takes its first steps in the Quebrada del Toro

Families from the hamlets on the road to the Puna met in Santa Rosa de Tastil to talk about receiving travellers. Each took home a booklet of questions, and the next meeting is already set.

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El Calafate

Kayaking the Santa Cruz River, the route Darwin followed into Patagonia

Fifteen kilometres of turquoise water, guanacos on the banks and lunch at an estancia: a half day from El Calafate on the river Darwin travelled up in 1834.

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An award for Kallpa's Tour Leaders, and the season of work behind it

The guides and Tour Leaders who travel with your clients began the season with a new manual, a shared emergency protocol and a day of training. In November, one of the companies we work with named them the best among its partners worldwide.

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Salta

A rural tourism network takes its first steps in the Quebrada del Toro

Families from the hamlets on the road to the Puna met in Santa Rosa de Tastil to talk about receiving travellers. Each took home a booklet of questions, and the next meeting is already set.

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El Calafate

Montano Suites: a small hotel in El Calafate with its own rituals

A 28-room boutique hotel a short walk from the centre of El Calafate, new to our portfolio, where a glass of wine at sunset and a properly explained mate are part of the stay.

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