Patagonia
On South America’s southern frontier, nature grows wild, barren and beautiful. Spaces are large, as are the silences that fill them. For the newly arrived, such emptiness can be as impressive as the sight of Patagonia’s jagged peaks, pristine rivers and dusty backwater oases. In its enormous scale, Patagonia offers a wealth of potential experiences and landscapes.
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Top places to visit in Patagonia
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Attraction in El CalafateGlaciarium -
- Attraction in Puerto MadrynObservatorio Punta Flecha
- Attraction in El CalafateCentro de Interpretacíon Historico
- Attraction in Puerto MadrynMuseo Oceanográfico y de Ciencias Naturales
- Attraction in El CalafateReserva Natural Laguna Nimez
- Attraction in Puerto MadrynReserva Faunística Punta Loma
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Patagonia travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Patagonia depends on what you want to do. We've got everything you need to know to pick the perfect time for you.
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Transportation
Patagonia is vast, but luckily, there are plenty of different transport options. Here are our tips on getting around.
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Free Things to Do
Patagonia can be the most expensive place to visit in Chile and Argentina. But fear not! These are the best things to do for free (or almost free).
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Best Road Trips
From remote scrubland to towering glaciers, a road trip will bring you to every corner of Patagonia like nothing else. Here are 8 of the best.
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Best Places to Visit
When a traveler used to luxury hotel rooms pushes past her comfort zone in Patagonia, it turns out good for the soul.
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- destinationPuerto Madryn
- destinationEl Calafate
