Patagonia Travel Tours
Natural paradise in South America
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Our Expert Tips for Your Patagonia Trip
Experience the fascination between fire and ice on a Patagonia round trip. The breathtaking nature that you experience in the southernmost region of South America awakens the spirit of adventure and discovery. Hardly any other place on earth attracts with such a variety of landscapes as Patagonia. Besides desert landscapes and majestic glaciers, the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego astonishes. Patagonia is rightly considered a natural paradise for outdoor fans, active holidaymakers and hiking enthusiasts. Let yourself be enchanted by the overwhelming beauty of the region in Chile and Argentina.
What to See During Your Patagonia Trip?
In Patagonia, nature lovers get their money's worth. The region in Chile and Argentina attracts especially with its majestic landscapes that could hardly be more diverse. Patagonia stretches over a length of more than 4,200 kilometers. In the north, the Atacama Desert is one of the driest areas on earth, while the south is known for its forests and glaciers.
What is the Food and Culture Like in Patagonia?
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What is the culture like in Patagonia?
The culture of Patagonia is characterized by indigenous peoples and immigrants. After a decided settlement program in the 19th century, numerous immigrants, especially from Europe, settled in Chile and Argentina. Therefore, one also finds European influences in Patagonia.
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Food in Patagonia
Patagonia is known for its traditional barbecues, the asados. Among friends and family, lamb is particularly popular on the barbecue. Lamb dishes can also be found on the menu in restaurants and estancias, South American country estates.
Where to Go on a Patagonia trip?
Torres del Paine National Park
The Torres del Paine National Park in Chile is one of the absolute highlights of Patagonia. The three granite needles of the Torres del Paine ("Towers of the Blue Sky") rise imposingly into the sky. The rock formation is the landmark of the national park and was formed more than ten million years ago. To experience the impressive landscape, it is best to undertake several day tours or a hike lasting several days. Among the most popular routes is the W Trek, which takes you to the Grey Glacier, French Valley and the legendary towers in three to five days.
Magellanic Penguins
The Magellanic penguins live in the south of Patagonia. The animals got their name because they are mainly native to the coasts of the "Terra Magellanica". The Argentinean animal reserve Punta Tombo is the scene of a special event every summer. Thousands of Magellanic penguins come ashore to breed and moult.
Los Glaciares National Park
Another place of interest on a trip to Patagonia is Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Visitors to the national park can expect impressive glaciers and a picturesque lake landscape.
Ushuaia
Located at the southern tip of South America, its location has earned the Argentine city of Ushuaia the nickname "End of the World." Although Ushuaia may not win the title of "most beautiful city", the place between the Montes Martial and the Beagle Channel is worth a trip, if only for its extraordinary location. Less
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