Southern Patagonia

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Overview of Paine River and snow-capped Paine Massif.

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Why visit Southern Patagonia

Pounding westerlies, barren seascapes and the ragged spires of Torres del Paine – this is the distilled essence of Patagonia. The provinces of Magallanes and Última Esperanza boast a frontier appeal perhaps only matched by the deep Amazon and remote Alaska. Long before humans arrived on the continent, glaciers chiseled and carved these fine landscapes. Now it's a place for travelers to hatch their greatest adventures, whether hiking through rugged landscapes, seeing penguins by the thousands or horseback riding across the steppe.

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Ends of the Earth: Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia in 10 Days

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  1. 1 Gazing at the glacial glory of Patagonia's striking and sprawling Perito Moreno Glacier
  2. 2 Marveling at the mountain, lake, and glacier landscapes of Chile's Torres del Paine
  3. 3 Cruising along Grey Lake for views of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field's mighty Grey Glacier
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