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Laguna De Los Tres

Highlights Twenty plus kilometer hike to the lake at the base of of Mount Fitzroy. This hike took over 10 hours to complete including a couple of hours at the lake. Time of Visit: December 2023 Duration of Visit: Day Hike from El Chalten Description Laguna de los Tres is probably the most popular hike …

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Hornocal

The Hornocal “mirador” Highlights Hornocal is a must see destination in the Jujuy Province of Northern Argentina. The multicolored stacked triangular mountain sides are unique and of outstanding beauty. Time of Visit: January 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from community near Tilcara Description Hornocal is a unique and colorful mountain located in the Jujuy …

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Las SeÑoritas

Hiking towards pinkish white spires called Las Señoritas Highlights A short guided hike in La Quebrada de Las Señoritas park to see the pinkish and white sandstone spired and red canyon. Time of Visit: January 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from Tilcara Description Las Señoritas is another popular tourist destination in the Jujuy Province …

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Monte Specie

The alpine meadow at Prato Piazza Monte Specie is one of those underrated hikes that seldom appear in any Google searches for epic hikes in the Dolomiti.  That is unfortunate and fortunate at the same time.  It is unfortunate because it provides jaw dropping views and is not too difficult to get to. It is …

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Epic Dolomiti hikes

Morning fog at the start of the Tre Cime hike Spectacular would be the one word to describe the Dolomiti.  The Dolomiti (Dolomites in English) is a beautiful region that occupies a good chunk of northern Italy.  Collectively, it refers to several mountain ranges and valleys that span over the provinces of Belluno, Bolzano (South …

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Fatima and Beyond

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima or “the square” Fatima is a city in west central Portugal about an hour and half north of Lisbon.  It is famous for the apparition of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917.  Fatima is a pilgrimage destination of devout Catholics, especially on May 13th which …

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Lake Bled Viewpoints

Lake Bled is located in Slovenia, about an hour northwest of Ljubljana, the capital city. Lake Bled is a glacial picture perfect lake. It is in the town that bears the same name. Despite being in town, the lake is clear, clean, free of debris and is a popular destination for water activities, especially during …

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