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El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

April signals the wetlands to come back to life. Spikes of green grass jut from the waters, surrounded by catty nine tails, golden fields and the calls of red winged blackbirds.

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El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

El Lago General Carrera es el segundo mayor lago de sudamerica y el mas grande de Chile, tiene una superficie de 1850 kms2 y es compartido con Argentina. Recien en 1990 la Carretera Austral conecto esta parte de Chile con el resto del pais facilitando la colonizacion y un tremendo auge turistico. Su aguas color turqueza rodeadas de montañas ofrecen como su mayor atractivo las famosas Cavernas de Marmol en la proximidades de Puerto Tranquilo en la Patagonia Chilena a unos 220 kms de la ciudad de Coyhaique.

La Carretera Austral es uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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General Carrera Lake is the second largest lake in South America and the largest lake in Chile, has an area of ​​1850 km2 and is shared with Argentina. In 1990, the Austral Highway connected this part of Chile with the rest of the country facilitating colonization and a tremendous tourist boom. Its turquoise waters surrounded by mountains offer as its main attraction the famous Marble Caverns in the vicinity of Puerto Tranquilo in the Chilean Patagonia about 220 kms from the city of Coyhaique.

The Carretera Austral is one of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field .

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The photographs capture the drama of the moment, with heavy clouds in the sky casting a sense of foreboding. Yet, the sun's rays pierce through the clouds, bathing the fjord and mountains in an otherworldly light. Each image is a testament to the majesty and isolation of this pristine environment.

Join us on this journey through Nordic mystique, where the pure essence of nature is laid bare, and the interplay of light and shadow creates a visual masterpiece worthy of the most prestigious publications.

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El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

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El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

Selby is a "Multicat" type of versatile workboat, often used in dredging, port construction, and other shallow-water operations. These vessels are known for their box-shaped hull, shallow draft, and open deck, typically featuring a crane and winches. They are designed for a variety of tasks including towing, anchor handling, and general support work. In this case servicing a buoy.

Multicats typically have a wide, rectangular hull, providing stability and a large working deck. They are designed to operate in shallow waters, often with drafts under 2.5 meters. Twin or Triple Screw Propulsion provides manoeuvrability and allows for shallow draft operation. The open deck provides ample space for cargo, equipment, and personnel. Multicats are often equipped with at least one hydraulic crane, such as a Palfinger PK23500MC with a 23t.m capacity used for lifting and handling operations. They also typically feature one or two winches for towing, anchor handling, and other lifting tasks.

Multicats common applications include assisting in dredging operations by transporting equipment, materials, and personnel. Aiding in the construction and maintenance of port infrastructure. Towing and anchor handling services in various marine environments. Assisting with the installation and upkeep of mooring systems. And providing a platform for various other marine support activities.

Navigation buoys are essential aids to navigation, marking channels, hazards, or specific locations for mariners.

Servicing a buoy typically involves a range of maintenance tasks to ensure its proper functioning and longevity. This can include:

* Inspection: Checking for damage, wear and tear, and the condition of ancillary equipment like lights, sensors, and power systems.

* Cleaning: Removing marine growth and debris that can affect performance or accelerate wear.

* Repairs and Replacements: Addressing any identified issues, such as repairing structures, replacing worn parts, or upgrading components like solar packages or telemetry systems.

* Re-deployment: Ensuring the buoy is correctly positioned and its mooring system is secure after servicing.

Multicats range in size from around 12 meters to over 35 meters in length. Some larger Multicats may also be equipped with Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems. Smaller Multicats can be transported by road, making them suitable for river and port work. In essence, Multicats are versatile workhorses of the marine industry, valued for their adaptability and shallow-draft capabilities in a variety of demanding roles.

Selby here is on Loch Ness which is a large freshwater loch located in the Scottish Highlands, renowned for its association with the legendary Loch Ness Monster, often referred to as Nessie. By volume, it is Scotland's largest lake, approximately 32 kilometres long and up to 213 metres deep. It is most famous for the myth of the Loch Ness Monster, a creature believed to inhabit its depths. It is a beautiful loch with calm waters surrounded by lush green hills and is part of the Caledonian Canal system, connected by a series of locks.

Loch Ness takes its name from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end. Loch Ness lies along the Great Glen Fault, which forms a line of weakness in the rocks which has been excavated by glacial erosion, forming the Great Glen and the basins of Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness.

This northern end of Loch Ness is around 10 kilometres south-west of Inverness, with Fort Augustus located at the other end. The main A82 road between Inverness and Fort William, roughly follows the western shore, passing through the villages of Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston.

Loch Ness is one of the largest in Scotland, and the whole of Great Britain. It has the greatest volume, and is the second-deepest and second-largest by surface area.

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El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

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See my video of Trekking Glaciar Leones : youtu.be/h-w3fvkUpFQ

El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

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See my video of Trekking Glaciar Leones : youtu.be/h-w3fvkUpFQ

El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

See my video of Trekking Glaciar Leones : youtu.be/h-w3fvkUpFQ

El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

El Lago General Carrera es el segundo mayor lago de sudamerica y el mas grande de Chile, tiene una superficie de 1850 kms2 y es compartido con Argentina. Recien en 1990 la Carretera Austral conecto esta parte de Chile con el resto del pais facilitando la colonizacion y un tremendo auge turistico. Su aguas color turqueza rodeadas de montañas ofrecen como su mayor atractivo las famosas Cavernas de Marmol en la proximidades de Puerto Tranquilo en la Patagonia Chilena a unos 220 kms de la ciudad de Coyhaique.

La Carretera Austral es uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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General Carrera Lake is the second largest lake in South America and the largest lake in Chile, has an area of ​​1850 km2 and is shared with Argentina. In 1990, the Austral Highway connected this part of Chile with the rest of the country facilitating colonization and a tremendous tourist boom. Its turquoise waters surrounded by mountains offer as its main attraction the famous Marble Caverns in the vicinity of Puerto Tranquilo in the Chilean Patagonia about 220 kms from the city of Coyhaique.

The Carretera Austral is one of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field .

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See my video of Trekking Glaciar Leones : youtu.be/h-w3fvkUpFQ

El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

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El Lago Los Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro La Torre. Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Los Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro La Torre. To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field .

..... Certainly the best for surfing and most unspoiled.

In Rio de Janeiro's West Side, past Barra da Tijuca and Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Prainha is a surprisingly secluded tropical getaway within the city's limits. A half-crescent with clean sands and clear waters surrounded by the rainforest-covered slopes of the Grumari APA (Environmental Protection Area), Prainha is popular with surfers and anyone who's willing to explore Rio's outer shores for a day of peace and beauty. Local surfers apparently saved this unspoiled location from high rise development.

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El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

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El Lago Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro Siniolchu (2,470mts ). To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field.

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El Lago Los Leones se encuentra 28 kms al oeste de la Carretera Austral y 30 kms al sur de Puerto Tranquilo. Se llega viajando por un camino vecinal apto para 4x4 y luego de una caminata de 9,5 kms. bordeando el rio Los Leones hasta la confluencia con el rio Fiero, poco mas adelante se encuentra el borde oriental del lago. Con sus aguas color turqueza, rodeado de un imponente marco de montañas de mas 2.000 mts de altura ofrece uno de los mayores espectaculos escenicos de este tramo. Tres glaciares se descuelgan del Campo de Hielo Norte entre las montañas a mas de 1.500 mts de altura para conformar el espectacular Glacias Los Leones. En su flanco oriental se empina otro de los gigantes de la Patagonia, el Cerro Hyades con 3.100 mts. de altura, una grandiosa y compleja montaña de roca y hielo facilmente visible desde el lago asi como tambien el Cerro La Torre. Al norte se abre un valle que corresponde al Lago Fiero en cuyo fondo se puede ver los hielos eternos de los Cerros Fiero y por su cara sur del Monte San Valentin y Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Tambien parte del gran Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael declarado Reserva Mundial de la Biosfera por la UNESCO, que tiene 1.742.000 ha de extensión, que lo convierte en uno de los mayores parques del pais, de las cuales cerca de 400.000 ha corresponden al Campo de Hielo. Kalen Expediciones ofrece una singular opcion que permite cruzar el lago y dormir en un domo proximo al glaciar con increibles vista de todo el entorno.

Uno de los mayores atractivos de la Patagonia chilena, es la Carretera Austral. Esta larga carretera que nació como un sendero de colonización a fines del siglo XX, actualmente es una ruta turística de un creciente interés para viajeros y aventureros de todo el mundo que quieran recorrer la salvaje belleza patagónica. Se ha consolidado como destino por ser una de las mejores 10 rutas escénicas del mundo para viajar ya sea en auto, motocicleta o en bicicleta.

La Carretera Austral o Ruta CH-7, nace en la ciudad de Puerto Montt, recorriendo mas de 1.240 kilómetros, en su trayecto cruza varias veces la cordillera de los Andes, junto con bordear el litoral y los fiordos de la Patagonia Occidental, para luego internarse en los bosques australes siempre verdes, acercándose a numerosos glaciares, grandes lagos y los ventisqueros de los Campos de Hielo Norte para finalizar en Villa O’Higgins, a unos cuantos kilómetros del Campo de Hielo Sur.

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Los Leones Lake is located 28 kms west of the Austral Highway and 30 kms south of Puerto Tranquilo. It is reached by a 4x4 road and then a 9.5 km hike. Bordering Los Leones river to the confluence with the Fiero river, a little further on is the eastern edge of the lake. With its turquoise waters, surrounded by an imposing mountains frame of more than 2,000 meters high offers one of the biggest scenic beauty of this section. Three glaciers take off from the Northern Ice Field between the mountains at more than 1,500 meters high to form the spectacular Glacias Los Leones. On its eastern flank is another of the Patagonia giants, the Hyades mountainl with 3,100 mts. height, a great and complex mountain of rock and ice easily visible from the lake as well as Cerro La Torre. To the north there is a valley that corresponds to the Lake Fiero in whose bottom you can see the eternal ices of Cerros Fiero and its south face of Monte San Valentin and Cerro Cuerno de Plata. Also part of the large Laguna San Rafael National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which has 1,742,000 ha of land, which makes it one of the largest parks in the country, of which about 400,000 ha correspond to the Field of ice. Kalen Expeditions offers a unique option that allows you to cross the lake and sleep in a dome near the glacier with incredible views of the whole environment.

One of the biggest attractions of the Chilean Patagonia, is the Carretera Austral . This long road that began as a path of colonization in the late twentieth century , is now a tourist route of a growing interest for travelers and adventurers from around the world who want to explore the wild beauty of Patagonia . It has become destiny as one of the top 10 best scenic routes in the world to travel either by car , motorcycle or bicycle .

The Carretera Austral or Route CH -7, born in the city of Puerto Montt , traveling more than 1,240 miles in its path crosses several times the Andes along with skirting the coast and fjords of Western Patagonia then deep into the southern evergreen forests approaching numerous glaciers large lakes and the glaciers of the Northern Ice Field to finish in Villa O'Higgins a few kilometers from Southern Ice Field .

Tavira, Algarve, Portugal.

Very distinct from the traditional touristic image of the “Golden Coast”, the spectacular “Pego do Inferno” is one of the most beautiful places of Algarve´s inland. It’s a waterfall in Ribeira da Asseca, one of the most important rivers in the municipality of Tavira, which jumps into an impressive round lagoon with Mediterranean green waters, surrounded by a dense and refreshing wooded area.

Tavira, Algarve, Portugal.

Muito distinto da tradicional imagem turística da costa dourada, o espetacular Pego do Inferno é um dos mais bonitos locais do interior algarvio. Trata-se de uma queda de água da Ribeira da Asseca, um dos mais importantes cursos de água do concelho de Tavira, que se precipita numa impressionante lagoa redonda de um verde mediterrânico, rodeada por uma densa e refrescante área arborizada.

Kerið, a volcanic crater lake located in the Grímsnes area in south Iceland, is one of the most visually stunning geological wonders in the country. Located along the Golden Circle route, Kerid Crater is an otherworldly volcanic crater lake that is known for its blueish-green waters, surrounded by striking red rock and lush vegetation. Enjoy a scenic stroll around the crater and venture down the trail into the crater itself.

Beautiful Pangong lake, Ladakh, taken near the camp site we stayed at.

Sunrise at 5.30am 10 second exposure using ND filter.

Some info from Wikipedia.

Pangong Tso: A beautiful lake with deep blue waters, surrounded by tall mountain peaks. This lake lies on the Indo - China boundary, with only one fourth of the lake being in India. The road to this lake passes through Chang-la. It's a 4 & Half hour drive (149 Kms) from Leh.

idyllic blue waters surround the resort that was named best seaside town in Britain...

Family:

Libellulidae (skimmers) in the order Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies)

Range :

Eastern United States, to eastern Texas, north to the Dakotas and back east to the Atlantic coast. Does not range into Canada or Mexico

Habitat: Clam waters surrounded by vegetation, ponds, small lakes, swamps, and marshes.

Celithemis Elisa, or Elisa skimmer are the same dragonfly.

On a foggy morning, a group of ducks glides through the calm waters surrounded by trees strand shrouded in soft, mysterious haze. The reflection of these fog-laden trees in the tranquil water adds an extra layer of beauty to the captivating scene.

3298 Graciosa island, Lanzarote. Only a couple of miles in length, Graciosa is seen here from one of Lanzarote's wonderful viewpoints, on the NW coast. Only one area of development on Graciosa, and delightfully not much of it, a handful of vehicles (you can't take your own over), but a very few lovely simple cafes or restaurants; the rest of the island must be covered by foot or on bike, with no tarmac beneath you, and precious little shade. Fabulous clear waters surround the island of course.

Pinega River is one of greatest rivers in Arkhangelsk region of Russia. A lot of shallow waters surrounded by sandy islands and dunes makes it a great place for small children's play on a sunny day like this!

UNA PERLA NELLE PREALPI FRIULANE

Immerso nel cuore della Valcellina, il Lago di Barcis è una perla incastonata tra le Dolomiti Friulane, un luogo dove la natura si esprime in tutta la sua bellezza. Le sue acque turchesi, circondate da boschi rigogliosi e montagne spettacolari, offrono uno scenario da cartolina in ogni stagione.

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A PEARL IN THE FRIULIAN PREALPS

Nestled in the heart of Valcellina, Lake Barcis is a pearl nestled in the Friulian Dolomites, a place where nature expresses itself in all its beauty. Its turquoise waters, surrounded by lush forests and spectacular mountains, offer a picture-perfect setting in every season.

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Nestled amidst the stunning Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise stands as a pristine alpine gem that captivates visitors with its unparalleled natural beauty. This glacial-fed lake, situated within Banff National Park, boasts crystal-clear turquoise waters, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and lush forests. A popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, Lake Louise offers a plethora of activities including hiking, canoeing, skiing, and photography. Its iconic Fairmont Chateau, a historic luxury hotel, graces the shoreline, further enhancing the picturesque landscape. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance and breathtaking vistas of Lake Louise, where tranquility and adventure harmoniously coexist.

The long shallow reef of this island extends probably almost a kilometer away from the shore. Clear and calm waters surrounds it. It's a turtle sanctuary. A diver's paradise.

#travel #islandlife #palawan

View—of Bartolomé Island’s rugged, volcanic landscape. The night before, we had sailed from Santa Cruz to this small but famous island, known for its dramatic scenery and one of the most iconic views in the entire Galápagos.

At 7:00 AM, we boarded the dinghy and headed to shore. The climb wasn’t challenging—the wooden staircase made it manageable, and the altitude wasn’t an issue. The real challenge? The heat. Even that early in the morning, temperatures were already hitting 30°C (86°F), with humidity soaring over 95%. It felt like walking through a steam bath, but reaching the top made it all worth it.

From just over 100 meters above sea level, we had the classic Galápagos view—Pinnacle Rock jutting out of the turquoise waters, surrounded by lava fields and untouched beaches. You’ll find this view on countless postcards, but it was necessary for my Ecuador and the Galápagos portfolio.

Not the most original shot? Maybe. But seeing it in person made it unforgettable.

Ahoy there! Let's set sail on a journey to the Pristine Islands of Kerala, where boating takes on a whole new level of creativity. Forget about those fancy motorboats and high-tech gadgets, because we're going old-school with the classic pole push method.

Pristine Island is about 20 kms by road from Cochin, the capital of Kerala. From the road head you need to engage a boatman to take you across the limpid blue backwaters, a little flustered with water hyacinth.

Picture this: you're gliding through crystal-clear waters, surrounded by a breathtaking skyline and huts perched on stilts. And who's powering your boat? None other than a skilled rower, flexing their muscles as they push the boat forward with nothing but a sturdy pole.

It's like stepping into a time machine and experiencing boating the way our ancestors did. No noisy engines or complicated controls - just you, nature, and the rhythmic sound of water splashing against your boat.

And let's not forget the view! From your unique vantage point in that humble little boat, you'll have an uninterrupted panorama of Kerala's stunning landscapes. It's like having front-row seats to nature's greatest show.

So next time you find yourself yearning for an adventure that combines simplicity and beauty, hop aboard one of these pole-pushed boats in Kerala. It's an experience that will leave you feeling connected to both tradition and nature - all while giving your rower some well-deserved props for their impressive strength!

Now, who needs fancy yachts when you can have an unforgettable boating experience with just a humble pole push?

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Haukland is a small village on the island of Verstvagoy in the Lofoten archipelago of Norway. The beach at Haukland is popular for its white sand and blue-green waters surrounded by mountains. This photo was taken at sunrise on a February morning.

a panorama shot of famous Kolona beach @ Kythnos.

Kolona beach is unique due to the area’s geomorphological peculiarities. It is in fact a sandy bank of about 240 meters length, connecting the island of Kythnos with a small rocky island, that of St. Luke. The strip of sand that connects the two land masses is similar to a prostrate column, thus explaining the name. The sea whets both sides of the sand strip, thereby resulting in two beaches with common sand, creating a truly unique image.

The Kolona beach has crystal clear blue waters and coarse golden sand. It is ideal to enjoy the sea and swimming in its cool and clear waters, surrounded by this beautiful landscape. Also because of its location, it is protected on both sides from the wind thus attracting yacht owners, sometimes to the point where bathers resent their presence.

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Tsigrado, Milos, Cyclades, Greece.

Tsigrado beach is the ultimate “postcard” of Milos. The climb down through a narrow rocky passage is very difficult, the way back even worst, but it's worth it. This small sandy cove with crystal emerald waters, surrounded by rocky cliffs is one the most beautiful beaches on the Cyclades islands.

Tsigrado, Milos, Cíclades, Grécia

Tsigrado é o derradeiro “postal” de Milos. A descida através de uma estreita passagem rochosa é bastante difícil, o caminho de volta ainda pior, mas vale a pena. Esta pequena enseada com águas cristalinas cor de esmeralda, rodeada de impressionantes falésias rochosas, alberga uma das mais bonitas praias das ilhas Cíclades.

Wetlands in O Baixo Miño, Galicia, Spain, feature calm waters surrounded by tall grasses and reeds. The landscape showcases rolling hills in the background beneath a clear blue sky with wispy clouds. The area, known for its natural beauty, highlights the region's biodiversity and tranquil environment.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of turquoise Fjords of Lofoten! ️Water wave nestled within the heart of Norway, these fjords are a true natural wonder that captivates the senses. The mesmerizing blend of vivid turquoise waters and majestic, rugged mountains creates a landscape that seems almost otherworldly.

Every glance at this scenery reminds us of the raw power of nature and its ability to carve out such remarkable landscapes over millennia. The tranquil waters, painted in various shades of blue and green, reflect the pristine skies above, making it a paradise for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Imagine sailing through these calm waters, surrounded by the serenity of the fjords and the crisp mountain air. It's a journey that offers a profound connection with the elements, an experience that awakens the soul and ignites a sense of wonder.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or an armchair explorer, turquoise Fjords of Lofoten beckon you to embark on a virtual voyage or perhaps add it to your travel bucket list. It's a destination that reminds us of the fragile beauty of our planet and the importance of preserving such treasures for generations to come.

#TurquoiseFjords #LofotenMagic #NatureAtItsBest

A stunning mountain landscape features clear blue ocean waters surrounded by lush hills and distant snow-capped peaks. The sky is filled with soft, scattered clouds creating a serene atmosphere.

June Lake looks like a postcard. With its crystal clear waters surrounded by the serrated edges of the Sierra Nevada. Covering around 320 acres, June is one of the largest lakes in the region as well as one of the few natural ones.

This photograph is not in the public domain and may not be used on websites, blogs, or in other media without advance permission from Bruce Finocchio.

Muddy tropical waters surrounded by lush mangroves. Ben Tre, Vietnam

A tranquil morning on the serene backwaters of Kerala, where emerald reflections meet the blue sky. The rhythmic paddle of a lone canoe glides through the still waters, surrounded by lush greenery and whispering coconut palms — a perfect frame of God’s Own Country.

Captured in the heart of Kerala, this image reflects the pure calm and vibrant natural beauty of its backwaters. The mirror-like water perfectly reflects the lush mangrove trees and coconut palms that line the riverbanks.

Moments like these are what make Kerala a paradise for photographers and nature lovers — untouched, unhurried, and unbelievably peaceful.

If you love tranquil landscapes, nature photography, or reflections, this image is for you. 🌿🚣♂️✨

A tranquil waters surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse trees under a cloudy sky. The overcast weather creates a moody atmosphere.

A peaceful riverside village near the Cái Răng Floating Market in Cần Thơ, southern Vietnam. A lone figure paddles a small wooden boat through calm waters, surrounded by floating vegetation. On the riverbank, stilt houses made of wood and metal rise above the water, nestled among lush greenery. Their reflections shimmer on the surface, blending sky, trees, and human presence into a quiet mosaic. This scene captures the rhythm of daily life in the Mekong Delta, where the river is both home and highway, and every gesture flows with the current.

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Petit village paisible près du marché flottant de Cái Răng, à Cần Thơ, dans le sud du Vietnam. Une personne pagaye seule sur une barque en bois, glissant sur des eaux calmes bordées de végétation flottante. En arrière-plan, des maisons sur pilotis en bois et en tôle s’élèvent au-dessus du fleuve, entourées d’arbres verdoyants. Leurs reflets dans l’eau mêlent ciel, feuillage et présence humaine dans une mosaïque silencieuse. Une scène de vie quotidienne dans le delta du Mékong, où le fleuve est à la fois lieu de vie et voie de passage, et où chaque geste suit le rythme de l’eau.

As the sun began to set, these two Greater Flamingos stood quietly in the still waters, surrounded by the deepening shadows of the evening.

The last warm light of the day reflected beautifully beneath them, turning the water into a pool of gold. Their elegant silhouettes, delicate pink plumage, and curved necks created a peaceful scene that felt almost surreal against the darkening surroundings.

There was something incredibly calming about watching them at that moment — no rush, no drama, just two flamingos quietly sharing the water as the day slowly came to an end.

A quiet sunset, two graceful flamingos, and a reflection painted in gold.

Taken during a walk in Stillwater, MN.

A pretty little town near Minneapolis, it's a popular getaway for a day trip. It has a beautiful downtown lined with antique stores, good restaurants, bookstores and gives an awesome view of the St Croix River Valley.

Spent a perfect summer day walking by the St Croix river, window shopping, taking pictures of all the summer blooms, climbing up to get a view of the valley and calling it a day by having lip smacking BBQ @ Smalleys.

So much color, lots of sunshine, blue skies, beautiful blue waters surrounded by greens and awesome food. What else do you really need?! Made my day!

Aerial view of a stretch of coral reefs in the Maldives. The vibrant turquoise waters surround several small, sandy islets, forming a distinctive atoll structure in the Indian Ocean. The image captures the contrast between the deep ocean and the shallow reef areas, highlighting the natural beauty and intricate shapes of the coral formations. This area is popular for its unique marine biodiversity and picturesque scenery, a key attraction for tourism and natural exploration in the Maldives.

Muddy tropical waters surrounded by lush mangroves. Mekong Delta, Ben Tre, Vietnam

Kayangan Lake is considered the cleanest lake in the Philippines. This pristine hidden beauty can be accessed after a steep 10-minute trek from the entrance. Swim and snorkel in its cyrstal-clear torquoise waters surrounded by lush greenery and limestone cliffs and underwater formations! www.coronphilippines.com/

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THIS PHOTO IT'S NOT AI 📀

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Hey, my Flickr friends! 🌊

Today, I want to transport you directly to a corner of paradise with this spectacular photo I captured with my GoPro from underwater. Imagine diving into the ocean, where crystal-clear waters surround you and let you see every detail beneath the surface. On the horizon, those iconic overwater bungalows of the Maldives rise majestically, as if floating in the middle of the ocean.

The sky is a deep blue canvas, so intense you can almost feel its vastness, dotted with cotton-like clouds that seem hand-painted. The calm and serenity this view conveys are simply unparalleled.

I know many of us are enduring a scorching heatwave, especially in the Mediterranean. While the sun blazes relentlessly here, I hope this image brings you a breath of fresh air, even if just for a moment. 🌅❄️

Dive into this landscape with me, close your eyes, and feel the sea breeze on your face. I wish I could virtually take you all to this Maldivian paradise! Until then, stay cool, hydrated, and keep your mind in this paradise!