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Route guides, travel diaries and practical tips from our team and the travellers who've driven our campers across Chile.
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A 7-Day Atacama Desert Itinerary in a 4x4 Camper Truck
Seven days in the Atacama by 4x4 camper truck: geysers, salt flats, flamingos, and stargazing. Here is the day-by-day route.
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Managing Water and Power Autonomy in a Camper
Water and power are the two systems every first-time camper renter worries about most. Here is how to actually manage them.
Best Time to Visit Torres del Paine by Camper
Torres del Paine has its own weather pattern within Patagonia. Here is when to visit, and why timing matters here specifically.
What Documents You Need to Cross the Border in a Rented Vehicle
Crossing into Argentina needs more than a passport. Here is the exact document checklist for a rented vehicle.
How Much Does a Camper Trip Through Chile Actually Cost
Forget rough estimates. Here is exactly what one real 14-day Chile camper trip cost, broken down day by day.
Camping in a Camper vs. Staying in Hotels: Pros and Cons
Should you camp in a rented camper or stay in hotels for your Chile trip? An honest look at the real trade-offs of each.
What to Pack for a Camper Trip in Chile: The Complete Packing List
Planning a camper trip in Chile? Here is the complete packing list, organized by region and season, so you bring exactly what your route needs.
Colchagua and Casablanca: A 5-Day Wine Valleys Road Trip by Motorhome
Five days through two of Chile's best wine valleys by motorhome. Here is the day-by-day route from Colchagua to Casablanca.
Flora and Fauna of Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine holds some of Patagonia's richest wildlife and plant life. Here is what grows and lives inside the park, in detail.
What 10 Years and Hundreds of Trips Have Taught Us About Traveling by Camper in Chile
A decade of renting campers in Chile taught us things no brochure could. Here are the practical lessons hundreds of trips have shaped.
What Documents You Need to Rent a Camper in Chile as a Foreigner
Renting a camper in Chile as a foreigner takes more than a passport. Here is the complete document checklist, and what to arrange in advance.
Atacama Desert Climate: What to Expect by Season
The Atacama barely has seasons the way the rest of Chile does. Here is what actually changes throughout the year.
Paso Los Libertadores: A Complete Guide to Crossing by Camper
Connecting Santiago to Mendoza, Paso Los Libertadores is Chile's busiest border crossing. Here is how to cross it by camper.
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