peninsula valdes

Seals of approval

This World Heritage Site in the north of Patagonia has an incredible collection of animals – all on view for visitors within the Peninsula Valdes.

parque el desafio gaiman

Trash or treasure?

For years the Parque El Desafio was a playground for the local children. But it also stood for much more – an example of how trash can be used for good.

Chiloe Mythology, Folklore of Castro and Ancud, Chile

The deformed troll in the forest

Many societies seem to have a mythological ogre-like creature in their cultural histories. But none seems as scary as the deformed dwarf of Chiloe.

Chiloe churches, the World Heritage Churches of Chiloe, Castro, Chile

The funeral crasher

Chiloe is like a world unto its own, a literal island in the heart of Chile. And it’s the churches of this region which are the pride and joy.