GLACIAL LAKES, GUANACOS AND CONDORS AWAIT YOUR ARRIVAL A scenic lake at Torres del Paine National Park; the view from The Singular hotel; grazing guanacos. Pictures: Neale Maynard Charles Darwin did it tough during the voyage of the Beagle around the wild, wind-ravaged coastline of Patagonia in 1833. Supply shortages meant shore excursions, with Darwin combining hunting expeditions and scientific research to ensure his crew didn’t starve. In Charles Darwin And The Mystery Of

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The only lodge in the San Pedro region that is totally enveloped by natural surroundings, Alto Atacama is a remote eco-retreat in the middle of the Chilean desert. In fact, it just may be utopia. An easy two-hour flight from Santiago, once you arrive at Calama, the luxury starts with your private airport pickup. About an hour drive to reach this hidden paradise as anticipation builds, once you get here, you’ll never want to leave. Crafted out of local, sustainable materials,