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Archives for December 2025

Patagonia’s Price Tag - When Conservation Becomes a Luxury Business

Published on 19-12-2025 by El Perro Negro
Patagonia stands at a crossroads. One path leads to a future where wilderness is a gated asset, a serene backdrop for the ultra-wealthy. The other leads back to the core principles of true ecotourism and public protection, where conservation benefits ecosystems and local communities, and awe-inspiring places remain for all.

The Return Journey, A Patagonian Farewell

Published on 06-12-2025 by El Perro Negro
The journey home was a breeze, a stark, welcome contrast to the stress and queues of the outward leg. This was the easy part, a long exhale after over a month of wonders.

The Hidden Lake, To Share or Not to Share?

Published on 03-12-2025 by El Perro Negro
Water of a piercing blue, fringed by beaches of sand the colour of the Sahara. We were, of course, immediately captivated. A plan was formed.