Patagonia
Windswept granite spires, glacial lakes and one of the last great wilderness frontiers on Earth.
Overview
Patagonia spans the southern reaches of Argentina and Chile, a region defined by scale — glaciers that calve into turquoise lakes, granite towers that rise straight out of the steppe, and distances that make a single day's drive feel like crossing a country. Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares are the headline national parks, but the smaller towns of El Chaltén and Puerto Natales offer an easier pace between treks.
Best Time to Visit
November to March (the Southern Hemisphere summer) for the most stable weather and longest daylight hours. Wind is a near-constant companion regardless of season.
Top Attractions
Torres del Paine
Three granite towers rising above a turquoise lake, the centerpiece of Chile's most famous trek.
Perito Moreno Glacier
One of the few advancing glaciers in the world, with regular, thunderous calving events.
Mount Fitz Roy
A jagged spire near El Chaltén and the reward at the end of the Laguna de los Tres trail.
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