Puerto Arenas, Chile, likes to call itself the southernmost city on the planet. Ushuaia, Argentina...
Author - Mark McElroy
Land of Fire
I am looking at a naked man. He is crouched on the ground, his arms wrapped around his knees. His...
He Really Likes Rabbits
We are on a bus tour. A nature guide is telling us about the local flora and fauna in Torres del...
The End of the World
Today, I’m standing in front of the “towers” — the three wide, flat blades of rough rock...
Chacabuco
“Try it,” Manuel says. We’re in Chacabuco (say, “cha-ka-BOO-ko”). I...
Volcano
We stand on uneven ground. Blisters of volcanic rock punctuate the rock beneath our feet:...
Sometimes, Free is a Good Price (Spicy Chile Tours)
They’re very popular these days, in almost every city we visit: “free” walking...
FoodyChile Tours – In Which Mark Consumes Most of Santiago
This morning, we made our way to the statue of Pedro de Valdivia in one corner of the Plaza de...
Mote con Huesillo
Take cold water. Mix in honey and sugar, cinnamon, and dried peaches. Cook it down. Add husked...
Local Treats in Santiago, Chile
Kenna, the hostess at Casa Moro, asked, “What do you guys want for lunch?” “We...