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Eco Camp, Chile

Chilean Patagonia is synonymous with wilderness adventure – hard to reach and largely untouched, it's a dream destination for lovers of virgin jungle, granite Andean peaks, blue glaciers, and rushing rivers. As Eco Camp shows, however, communing with nature doesn't have to mean roughing it. The campsite's igloo-shaped tents at the base of the Andes in Torres del Paine National Park were inspired by the indigenous Kawésqar nomads, who once lived in similar dome-like shelters in the region. Constructed to withstand the sometimes-extreme Chilean weather, the tents provide a safe, yet eco-friendly, retreat after a day spent trekking, kayaking, horseback riding, or wildlife-spotting. Best of all, you get to bypass the traditional rigors of camping (leave the tent-pitching manual, the water-purifier, and sleeping bag at home) – here, you can gear up for your next adventure with real beds, excellent food, and spacious digs that you can stand up in. www.ecocamp.travel

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